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Little Hands Nursery School - Bourn # Little Hands Nursery School - Bourn Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2022) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Bourn Village Hall, Short Street, Bourn, CB23 2SG · Cambridgeshire Number of places 30 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2022 Local authority Cambridgeshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery What it's like Children are happy and safe, thriving in a warm and friendly setting. They confidently engage in activities, eager to explore and learn, and celebrate their achievements. Children make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). ## 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 →](http://www.littlehands.co.uk/bourn.htm) ## Key facts Term time / All Year Mixed Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Hands Nursery School - Bourn Last inspected 2 August 2022 · Louise Harris 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 happy and safe, thriving in a warm and friendly setting. They confidently engage in activities, eager to explore and learn, and celebrate their achievements. Children make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Inspector highlights - Children are motivated and eager to explore and learn. - Children behave well and are kind to others. - The manager and staff give good consideration to the physical environment and resources. - Staff use purposeful supervision and observations to reflect on practice. - Partnership with parents is good, with regular updates and support. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to make the most of teachable moments in order to extend children's learning - 2 improve small group activities so that all children have equal opportunities to join in and express their ideas. Inspection #10236607 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50192548) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Hands Nursery School - Bourn Inspection date Aug 2022 Inspection no. 10236607 Lead inspector Louise Harris Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50192548)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485635) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed [ Visit website ](http://www.littlehands.co.uk/bourn.htm) Bourn Village Hall, Short Street, Bourn, CB23 2SG [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.0641/52.19064/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Bourn - [Day nurseries in Bourn](/search?q=Bourn) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-hands-nursery-school-bourn-cb23-2sg-ey485635) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that staff are very supportive, caring and nurturing. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff talk with parents about when children might need extra help to learn and ensure support and teaching helps all children, including those who have SEND, to make the best progress possible. Outdoor space Children use large flower heads and water for mark making in the garden. Children repeatedly transport chalk to the water tray, where they dip the chalk to create pastes for mark making. Children have plenty of opportunity to develop their large-muscle skills and engage in energetic outdoor play. ## Parent Reviews of Little Hands Nursery School - Bourn 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU0uVK8BT2yZ4nIU6oCDEq-F7J2J7GkEdOH9Tk6wKGD_O9ER8-X=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) janos csomos 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURJcmJPOEZBEAE!2m1!1s0x4877d76271b8dcd5:0x4d4e1cd8e2ade703) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL1R2yBPKvngsfgTvuTkROaoRK6vx0RknSwDRo3il6tgk_yzw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Michelle Ryan 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNncnNEUC1RRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877d76271b8dcd5:0x4d4e1cd8e2ade703) Reviews from Google for Little Hands Nursery School - Bourn. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5570421506945443587&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: September 2016 - August 2022 Good - September 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Hands Nursery School - Bourn ### What is the capacity at Little Hands Nursery School - Bourn? ### What outdoor space does Little Hands Nursery School - Bourn use? ## About the setting Little Hands Nursery School - Bourn registered in 2015. The nursery employs seven members of childcare staff, with 3 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level three and the manager holding early years professional status. The nursery opens Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 5.30pm through school term time and through some school holidays, providing funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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