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Ladybirds Nursery School # Ladybirds Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2024) · Fourth Littlehampton Scouts, Linden Park, LITTLEHAMPTON, BN17 7BH · West Sussex Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2024 Local authority West Sussex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Ladybirds Nursery School in Littlehampton focuses on providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive and develop. The nursery is dedicated to fostering a love for learning through play-based activities and encourages individuality within a supportive community. They aim to prepare children for their next steps in education by building confidence, social skills, and foundational knowledge. While specific details about their curriculum are not provided, their approach is geared towards holistic child development. Our ethos Ladybirds Nursery School is dedicated to fostering a love for learning through play-based activities and encourages individuality within a supportive community, aiming for holistic child development and building confidence, social skills, and foundational knowledge. What it's like Children excitedly leave their parents and happily enter the nursery. Staff have created a calm and nurturing environment, where children feel relaxed and content, allowing them to feel safe and secure. Staff implement the curriculum well, which supports all children to develop their skills and make good progress in their learning. ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://teamaroundyou.org/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours 9am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ladybirds Nursery School Last inspected 5 July 2024 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 excitedly leave their parents and happily enter the nursery. Staff have created a calm and nurturing environment, where children feel relaxed and content, allowing them to feel safe and secure. Staff implement the curriculum well, which supports all children to develop their skills and make good progress in their learning. Inspector highlights - Staff know the children well and plan for their individual next steps, enabling them to continually strengthen their knowledge. - Staff help children to develop their language and communication skills through activities, songs and stories. - Children develop imaginations and creativity by exploring sensory materials. - Staff provide good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and children who speak English as an additional language. - The manager and staff have built successful partnerships with parents. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the planning and implementation of adult-led activities to enhance all children's opportunities to learn. Inspection #10351369 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254717) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ladybirds Nursery School Inspection date Jul 2024 Inspection no. 10351369 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254717)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448621) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ladybirds-nursery-school-bn17-7bh-ey448621) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > staff get to know their children well Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff provide good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The special educational needs coordinator works very closely with the children, the parents and other professionals to put in place personalised strategies and achievable targets for children to work towards, and makes prompt referrals to external agencies and professionals. Outdoor space Children have access to a secure outdoor play area. They learn about the world around them as they hunt for snails and slugs, concentrating intently and explaining to each other where they might be hiding. Inspection history Date: January 2013 - July 2024 Good - October 2018 Good - January 2018 Good - February 2017 Good - January 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Ladybirds Nursery School ### What is Ladybirds Nursery School working on improving? ### How many places does Ladybirds Nursery School have? ### What does Ladybirds Nursery School do well? ### Is Ladybirds Nursery School Ofsted registered? ### How does Ladybirds Nursery School support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in LITTLEHAMPTON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Ladybirds Nursery School. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Play Centre Nursery Littlehampton · BN17 7DZ ](/nursery/play-centre-nursery-bn17-7dz-ey296574) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Littlehampton Day Nursery Littlehampton · BN17 6AH 4.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/littlehampton-day-nursery-cic-bn17-6ah-ey346116) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### The Friendly Fish Nursery Littlehampton · BN17 5NH ](/nursery/the-friendly-fish-nursery-bn17-5nh-2727667) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### The Co-operative Childcare Body Shop Littlehampton · BN17 6LS 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/the-co-operative-childcare-body-shop-bn17-6ls-ey466159) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Play Centre Pre-School Littlehampton · BN16 3NJ ](/nursery/play-centre-pre-school-bn16-3nj-113651) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Applepips Day Nursery Littlehampton · BN16 3LN 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/applepips-day-nursery-bn16-3ln-ey486351) [See all nurseries in LITTLEHAMPTON →](/search?q=LITTLEHAMPTON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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