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Netley Abbey Pre-school # Netley Abbey Pre-school Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 5.0 (3 Google reviews) · Netley Abbey Infant & Junior School, Westwood Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5EL · Hampshire Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this early years setting Netley Abbey Pre-school, located between Netley Abbey Infant and Junior School in Southampton, offers sessional day care for children aged 2, 3, and 4 years old. The preschool is privately run and follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, which sets standards for learning, development, and care for children up to 5 years old. This framework provides common principles for professionals and assures parents of quality early education. The preschool operates Monday to Thursday with morning and afternoon sessions, with full days also available. Children staying for lunch will need to bring a healthy packed lunch, as well as a healthy snack and a named water bottle for each session. Admissions are based on a policy that considers date of birth order, local residency, and whether a sibling has previously attended. Prospective parents are encouraged to visit the preschool. The facility has availability for all age groups from September 2026. The preschool emphasises a structured yet flexible approach to early years education, supporting children's development within a framework designed to provide a comprehensive and enriching experience, ensuring that every child receives attentive care and a solid foundation for their future learning journey. Their commitment to the EYFS framework underscores their dedication to high standards in early childhood education and care. What it's like Children confidently enter the pre-school and separate from their parents with ease. Staff help children to settle and place a strong focus on their happiness. They support children to make progress in their learning and development. EYFS curriculum Sessional care Private nursery ## 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://www.netleyabbeypreschool.com/admissionsinformation) ## Key facts Food Children need to bring a healthy packed lunch for full-day care and a healthy snack and named water bottle for each session. Session types Morning session (08:30 - 11:45 or 12:15), Afternoon session (12:15 - 15:30), Full day Opening hours Monday to Thursday, 08:30 - 15:30 Age range 2-4 years Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Netley Abbey Pre-school Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10282368 Lead inspector Lindsay Osman Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239714)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY379201) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.netleyabbeypreschool.com/) Netley Abbey Infant & Junior School, Westwood Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5EL Opening hours Monday to Thursday, 08:30 - 15:30 ## Explore day nurseries near SOUTHAMPTON - [Day nurseries in SOUTHAMPTON](/search?q=SOUTHAMPTON) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=netley-abbey-pre-school-so31-5el-ey379201) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Netley Abbey Pre-school Last inspected 18 January 2024 · Lindsay Osman 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 confidently enter the pre-school and separate from their parents with ease. Staff help children to settle and place a strong focus on their happiness. They support children to make progress in their learning and development. Inspector highlights - Children confidently enter the pre-school and separate from their parents with ease. - Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour and children understand the rules and boundaries. - The leadership team have made improvements since the last inspection. - Overall, staff promote children nursing language development well. - Partnership with parents is good. Areas to develop - 1 build on supervision arrangements to ensure staff receive well-targeted coaching and training to help them develop their role - 2 strengthen staff's understanding of how to further encourage the development of younger children's emerging language skills - 3 review and improve arrangements for helping children learn about the importance of healthy food choices. Inspection #10282368 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239714) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are making progress from their starting points. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) has attended training to update their knowledge. They work effectively with other agencies. This helps to ensure children receive the support they need swiftly. Outdoor space Children develop their physical skills as staff plan a wide range of activities to encourage them to be active. For example, they strengthen their large-muscle skills as they kick the balls outside. Children shout 'goal' as they expertly aim the balls into the nets. ## Google Reviews of Netley Abbey Pre-school 5.0 (3 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJTJAwh3gCMObSFTi3_i4yUESc054QQ4lVsAoafSfMiZXdGRA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Nicky Bell a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzbW9XMlNBEAE!2m1!1s0x4874705559dde06f:0x3e2c2988b12bd16f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJzI9E0-uabUYTZYPcWMm53RkyJnMbRV0Pm2lHh5miCCZY_bw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sheila Lewington 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBc0x5YWxRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4874705559dde06f:0x3e2c2988b12bd16f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL3ySZIVgaEOkRDS9qFcpqbSyLtaib-fUiW19hXNDpvQJzhzA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Elli Michalaki 10 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNReF83elZnEAE!2m1!1s0x4874705559dde06f:0x3e2c2988b12bd16f) Reviews from Google for Netley Abbey Pre-school. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4480001396391530863&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 Date: January 2009 - January 2024 Good - February 2023 Requires improvement - December 2017 Good - April 2014 Good - November 2013 Good - January 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Netley Abbey Pre-school ### What is Netley Abbey Pre-school's Ofsted rating? ### What are the operating hours for Netley Abbey Pre-school? ### Does Netley Abbey Pre-school support children with special educational needs? ### What is the age range of children that Netley Abbey Pre-school caters for? ### What approach does Netley Abbey Pre-school take to early years education? ### Does Netley Abbey Pre-school provide meals for children? ### How can I contact Netley Abbey Pre-school? ## About the setting Netley Abbey Pre-school registered in 2009. It is located in Netley, Hampshire. The pre-school opens Monday to Thursday, from 8.45am to 3.15pm, and Friday from 8.45am until 11.45am, during term time. The pre-school is in receipt of funding for early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are four staff who work with the children, who all hold appropriate qualifications from level 3 to level 6. 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