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Ladybirds Nursery Bracklesham

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
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4.7(6 parent reviews) ·Karingal, Bracklesham Lane, Chichester, PO20 8JA · West Sussex
Number of places
36 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Ladybirds Nursery, situated in Chichester, has been a cornerstone of childcare in the Witterings area for nearly three decades. The nursery prides itself on a philosophy that acknowledges the unique qualities of each child, fostering an environment where children can develop into caring, confident, and inquisitive learners through comprehensive family support.

Established in 2004 by Sue Blunden, who previously managed the 4+ Nursery at East Wittering School since 1996, Ladybirds Nursery has consistently achieved Ofsted's highest rating for the past ten years. The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning exemplified by its Beach School programme, which allows children to learn by the seaside.

The curriculum is aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring children are well-prepared for their transition to school. Ladybirds Nursery strives to simplify its fee structure for parents and is committed to providing high-quality care within a clear and supportive framework.

Our ethos

Our ethos is that every child is unique, and by supporting the entire family, every child is able to be a caring, confident, and curious learner.

What it's like

Children are wonderfully content and happy in the safe, welcoming nursery, forming strong bonds with warm and caring staff. They quickly settle into a broad range of stimulating activities. Children respond well to high expectations for their behaviour and are sensitively supported to manage emotions.

Beach SchoolOfsted OutstandingFamily-centred approach

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges a one-off registration fee and an additional daily consumable fee for children receiving Free Entitlement funding to cover the cost of meals, snacks, and other resources.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • A non-refundable registration fee is payable upon registration.
  • An additional charge applies to funded hours to cover food, snacks, and extra resources.

Key facts

Opening hours

7.45 a.m. to 5.45 p.m. for a full day and 7.45a.m. to 1.00 p.m. or 1.00 p.m. to 5.45 p.m. for a half day

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ladybirds Nursery Bracklesham

Last inspected 27 April 2022

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 are wonderfully content and happy in the safe, welcoming nursery, forming strong bonds with warm and caring staff. They quickly settle into a broad range of stimulating activities. Children respond well to high expectations for their behaviour and are sensitively supported to manage emotions.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is a highly passionate and dedicated practitioner who leads a strong team of like-minded staff.
  • The nursery prides itself on providing a 'family- centred' approach to ensuring children have the best possible experiences in life.
  • Children across the nursery enjoy stories, songs and rhymes. Staff develop children's communication and language skills in meaningful ways.
  • Children have space and opportunities to develop their physical skills.
  • Staff recognise the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's personal, social and emotional skills and have focused on supporting children to develop their confidence and social skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to fully understand and embed a curriculum that builds on children's skills and interests in a sequential way, to extend learning
  • 2review deployment of staff at routine times to help promote children's developing independence, listening and attention skills more effectively.
Inspection #10108569 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents compliment the dedication of staff and appreciate the information they share with them about their children's learning.

They comment on the 'personal' support they and their children receive.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff know their children well. Children make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). A special educational needs coordinator spoke with the inspector about how they support children with SEND.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors. Children have space and opportunities to develop their physical skills.

Parent Reviews of Ladybirds Nursery Bracklesham

4.7
(6)
Jennifer Nice
8 years ago

Absolutely a great place for your children to grow. Both my children have been to ladybirds.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2011

  • April 2022Good
  • May 2014Outstanding
  • February 2011Outstanding

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