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Ninny's House # Ninny's House Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 Setting Outdoor Learning Forest School Child-Centred Approach Nutritionally Designed Meals ## 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://ninnyshouse.blossomeducational.com/enquiry-form?t=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IjQ0MzYyYjU0OTcyN2QyYTUwOGE5MDk5YWZlZjA3OWUwIn0.eyJ0b2tlbl90eXBlIjoiTlVSU0VSWSIsIm5pZCI6MTI0NX0.tX51qnZt65UrA_qdYr4Pe_jlJeEw55L5msd2AayKblbhKYiVbgxlYUZcp6op12_NIG6SleasGf4ingBbTMrxIdprXsmOM8t4M1USoJLux_t_uP1RGrVKVySA5cKJd__xZM_VtdCG4QwVdavUZfT_sJKdi1AjU9vKswatSrFf9GJ4bhRONVz48tYWVa8d83mfS6cV-gcvXgHticcR9kwIwIZYwyEap38_EVUk71DRSTNf4zF3GgxRTTteBhICGEYMQDx-tWrwwP1x0BYn9KRZmEBbnx_i6Y5_j-YlcPa3Qby0Nr65_sxwTw9vvuXg6Pj_PYfeLA7BSMrdIT3-QMcmLQ) ## 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ninny's House Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10282205 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50225371)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2677826) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ninny-s-house-sp11-6be-2677826) 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 - 1 develop 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50225371) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL_3XZ_NGa5s5B_43nCkO30B1zQdIusEZG-MJboH7uWEtqLFg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) steve court a year ago Beautiful surroundings and wonderful caring staff. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNIcXVmcVV3EAE!2m1!1s0x487403e18e478a03:0x6c3764edd7d0bac1) Reviews from Google for Ninny's House. 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