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Ninny's House

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·St Mary Bourne Village Centre, Bourne Meadow, St Mary Bourne, SP11 6BE · Hampshire
Number of places
30 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Ninny's House, a nursery and pre-school situated in the picturesque rural village of St Mary Bourne, Hampshire, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow. With a core philosophy centred on the child, Ninny's House fosters strong partnerships with parents to ensure each child's individual development.

The curriculum, inspired by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), emphasises child-led learning, with a significant focus on outdoor experiences. Children spend most of their day outdoors, engaging in activities such as Forest School, gardening, and daily 'finding walks' to learn about the natural environment.

The bespoke curriculum goals, built around intention, implementation, and impact, are enhanced by weekly music, sports, and cookery sessions. The nursery provides nutritionally balanced, nut-free meals and snacks, accommodating various dietary needs.

The daily routine balances structured activities with opportunities for self-reflected play, imaginative exploration, and social interaction, ensuring a holistic approach to early childhood education.

Our ethos

Ninny's House centres its philosophy on the child, fostering strong partnerships with parents to support individual development. Their curriculum, inspired by the EYFS, emphasises child-led learning with a strong focus on outdoor and nature-based experiences, including Forest School and gardening. They aim for a holistic approach to education, balancing structured activities with self-directed play and social interaction.

What it's like

Children enjoy attending Ninny's House and arrive happy and ready to learn, forming strong bonds with staff that foster confidence and resilience. They readily engage in new activities and sustain concentration, demonstrating perseverance when faced with challenges. Babies are cared for by familiar staff who are sensitive to their needs, successfully managing their emotional well-being.

Rural SettingOutdoor LearningForest SchoolChild-Centred ApproachNutritionally Designed Meals

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Food

Nutritionally designed, balanced, nut-free meal options using local produce where possible. Cooked lunch and cooked tea with vegetarian and vegan options. Allergen-free options available.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, all year round

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ninny's House

Last inspected 30 June 2023

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 enjoy attending Ninny's House and arrive happy and ready to learn, forming strong bonds with staff that foster confidence and resilience. They readily engage in new activities and sustain concentration, demonstrating perseverance when faced with challenges. Babies are cared for by familiar staff who are sensitive to their needs, successfully managing their emotional well-being.

Inspector highlights

  • The owner effectively leads an experienced and well-qualified team, maintaining good oversight of nursery quality and staff performance.
  • The well-planned curriculum is responsive to children's needs, supporting good progress and allowing for continuous adaptation to provide appropriate challenge.
  • Staff performance is well managed, with the owner acting as an effective mentor, helping staff gain new skills and qualifications.
  • Staff effectively support children's communication and language skills, fostering a love for reading and developing impressive vocabularies.
  • Partnerships with parents are effective, with regular and accurate assessments shared, and parents are supported to contribute to their children's learning from home.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop the programme of learning for understanding the world so that the provision includes more diverse representations of life in modern Britain, beyond that of the immediate community.
Inspection #10282205 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very positively about the quality of the provision, in particular the nurturing staff team, who cares for their children well.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, communicate their needs well.

Outdoor space

The well-planned provision for outdoor play motivates children and captivates their interests. Staff support outdoor exploration through local community trips and weekly forest school activities, where children solve problems and take manageable risks by creating and navigating obstacle courses.

Parent Reviews of Ninny's House

5.0
(1)
steve court
a year ago

Beautiful surroundings and wonderful caring staff.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2023

  • August 2023Good
  • June 2023Good
  • March 2023Inadequate
  • February 2023Inadequate

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