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Kookaburra Playgroup # Kookaburra Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · Hills Farm Lane, HORSHAM, RH12 1TZ · West Sussex Number of places 30 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 Local authority West Sussex About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Kookaburra Playgroup provides a welcoming and engaging environment where children aged 1-4 years arrive happy, settled, and ready for their day. 30 pm, the playgroup fosters positive attitudes to learning and ensures children make good progress. Staff members are adept at organising the environment to spark children's natural curiosity and eagerness to learn, offering a diverse array of experiences that prepare them effectively for their future. The playgroup has a strong commitment to supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with external agencies and swiftly implementing advice to provide purposeful activities. Children benefit from outdoor learning opportunities, including visits to local parks to search for bugs and play at the playground. Parents appreciate the daily verbal feedback they receive about their children's day and the activities provided to support learning at home. Started in 2008, the playgroup consistently monitors children's progress, promptly addressing and closing any learning gaps. What it's like Children arrive at the playgroup happy, settled and ready for their day, showing positive attitudes to learning and making good progress. Staff skilfully organise the environment to promote children's natural curiosity and eagerness to learn. Children benefit from a good range of experiences that prepare them well for future success. Positive attitudes to learning Skilful environment organisation Good SEND progress Effective parent partnership Regular progress monitoring ## Key facts Opening hours 8.30am to 3.30pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2008 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kookaburra Playgroup Last inspected 30 November 2022 · Bev Boyd Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children arrive at the playgroup happy, settled and ready for their day, showing positive attitudes to learning and making good progress. Staff skilfully organise the environment to promote children's natural curiosity and eagerness to learn. Children benefit from a good range of experiences that prepare them well for future success. Inspector highlights - Children show positive attitudes to their learning and make good progress. - Staff skilfully organise the environment to promote children's natural curiosity and eagerness to learn. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those in receipt of additional funding make good progress in their learning. - Staff monitor children's progress regularly, which means they address and close any gaps in learning quickly. - Partnership with parents is effective. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to enhance the organisation of larger group activities, to reduce transition time and maximise learning time - 2 build on staff's understanding of how to model language and further support children's communication and language skills. Inspection #10265048 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50203924) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kookaburra Playgroup Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10265048 Lead inspector Bev Boyd Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50203924)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY381404) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kookaburra-playgroup-rh12-1tz-ey381404) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents say that they appreciate the daily verbal feedback they receive about their children's day at the setting and the activities given to them to support children's learning at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those in receipt of additional funding make good progress in their learning. There is a strong commitment to working with external agencies and staff swiftly act on advice to provide purposeful activities to support children's learning. Outdoor space Children have the opportunity to visit local parks and search for bugs and play at the local playground. Inspection history Date: February 2009 - November 2022 Good - May 2017 Good - June 2015 Good - February 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Kookaburra Playgroup ### What part of the country is Kookaburra Playgroup in? ### What stands out about the care and learning at Kookaburra Playgroup? ### Is Kookaburra Playgroup Ofsted registered? ### Is Kookaburra Playgroup suitable for under-twos? ### How does Kookaburra Playgroup support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in HORSHAM Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Kookaburra Playgroup. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding <0.2 mi ### Catkins Nursery Horsham · RH12 1RS ](/nursery/catkins-nursery-rh12-1rs-ey490599) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### St. Mary's Pre-School Horsham · RH12 1JF 5.0(15 reviews) ](/nursery/st-mary-s-pre-school-rh12-1jf-ey387285) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Giggles Nursery Horsham · RH12 2PG ](/nursery/giggles-nursery-rh12-2pg-ey386826) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.7 mi ### Little Monkeys Day Nursery and Preschool Horsham · RH12 1AY 4.4(21 reviews) ](/nursery/little-monkeys-day-nursery-and-preschool-rh12-1ay-2857181) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Keeley's Daycare Nurseries & Pre-Schools Horsham · RH12 1DB 4.9(9 reviews) ](/nursery/keeley-s-daycare-nurseries-pre-schools-rh12-1db-ey561567) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Bright Horizons Horsham Day Nursery and Preschool Broadbridge Heath · RH12 3XS 3.5(6 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-horsham-day-nursery-and-preschool-rh12-3xs-2635216) [See all nurseries in HORSHAM →](/search?q=HORSHAM) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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