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I am so glad I did, I can see a huge difference in her behaviour in terms of her patience and understanding and she's not getting as frustrated as she used to, her speech has also improved massively and overall she's so much happier and has learnt a lot in a short space of time! The setting is lovely and friendly and I love how patient and genuine the staff are. I feel so comfortable and at ease leaving her there knowing she's in safe caring hands and is getting treated just how she should be. Thank you!!", "datePublished": "2023-03-03T08:22:04.748393Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kate Maule" }, "reviewBody": "Both my children have attended the preschool and loved it. The staff are engaging and enthusiastic. 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Northern Pre-School # Northern Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2025) · 4.8 (6 parent reviews) · Richmond Rise, Fareham, PO16 8DG · Hampshire Number of places 52 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Northern Pre-School, located in Portchester, Hampshire, was established in 1994 and provides a nurturing environment for children aged two to four. The pre-school operates during school term times from 8am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, offering full day care. With a capacity of 52 children and a dedicated team of seven staff members, including six holding relevant early years qualifications, the setting ensures a stimulating and supportive atmosphere. Children are encouraged to explore and engage with a thoughtfully planned curriculum that builds on their existing knowledge and sparks their natural curiosity. The staff are particularly attentive to individual needs, addressing areas requiring additional focus, such as small-muscle skill development, through engaging activities like play dough and pasta makers. Parents consistently express appreciation for the quality of care and learning, valuing the dedicated staff and the joyful experience their children have at the pre-school. What it's like Children arrive excited to begin their day and are warmly welcomed by attentive and nurturing staff who know children's unique personalities extremely well. Staff plan stimulating activities to build on what children already know and can do, as well as skilfully entwining children's immediate curiosities. This means children sustain interest in their explorations and build resilience even when things challenge them. Supportive staff Engaging activities Individual progress Good communication ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 1994 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Northern Pre-School Last inspected 22 January 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children arrive excited to begin their day and are warmly welcomed by attentive and nurturing staff who know children's unique personalities extremely well. Staff plan stimulating activities to build on what children already know and can do, as well as skilfully entwining children's immediate curiosities. This means children sustain interest in their explorations and build resilience even when things challenge them. Inspector highlights - Children arrive excited and are warmly welcomed by attentive and nurturing staff. - Children benefit from an ambitious and bespoke curriculum that leaders and staff provide. - Staff proactively address any areas of children's learning that require additional focus swiftly. - Leaders and staff are passionate and dedicated to their roles, committing to continuous improvement. - All staff plan and deliver a thoughtfully designed curriculum that promotes learning across all areas of the early year's foundation stage. - Partnerships with parents are effective, with staff keeping parents updated about their child's day. - Safeguarding arrangements are effective, fostering an open and positive culture. - Staff skilfully adapt their communication methods dependent on children's personalities, ages and development stages. Areas to develop - 1 Enhance the curriculum to teach children about online safety and how to keep themselves safe when accessing the internet. - 2 Strengthen even further the information shared with parents, in particular children's precise next steps in learning and how these can be supported further at home. Inspection #10340951 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50269926) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Northern Pre-School Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10340951 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50269926)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507933) 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 Richmond Rise, Fareham, PO16 8DG [© 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#/-1.1299/50.85135/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Fareham - [Day nurseries in Fareham](/search?q=Fareham) - [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=northern-pre-school-po16-8dg-507933) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Outcomes for children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), continue to improve. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. ## Parent Reviews of Northern Pre-School 4.8 (6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWKTrZizg7OQw2cjdUaeOC345aiMTzDhOR5Xzl6SId5m13cKvLE=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Olivia Naylor 3 years ago I recently moved my daughter here after being at a previous nursery in portchester, even though she only has a term left before she starts school. I am so glad I did, I can see a huge difference in her behaviour in terms of her patience and understanding and she's not getting as frustrated as she used to, her speech has also improved massively and overall she's so much happier and has learnt a lot in a short space of time! The setting is lovely and friendly and I love how patient and genuine the staff are. I feel so comfortable and at ease leaving her there knowing she's in safe caring hands and is getting treated just how she should be. Thank you!! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURoek1lTGV3EAE!2m1!1s0x48746811f19642af:0xca10ec2c2f3b595b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIcGVBls_HGbO1ZZYWhjjCI7MDXbPZHVUhR07OYYIT_WgnCRkk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kate Maule 8 years ago Both my children have attended the preschool and loved it. The staff are engaging and enthusiastic. My child loved having the outdoor space and the fact there are 2 rooms separating the 2 and 3 year olds is a real bonus. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRNTRpNXFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48746811f19642af:0xca10ec2c2f3b595b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKdvFv2rjICglyVtfYjp6sCcJZw-CbM2A9kp3IWmJ-yI-QlRw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Charlotte Hawley 8 years ago A fantastic caring pre-school that my children have loved attending. Having separate rooms for under and over 3s is great as allows kids to have different experiences as they grow and develop. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRdDYySGlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48746811f19642af:0xca10ec2c2f3b595b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLPu2Ymmu0J7GRNEYt6LfRwRLAIfTZKZy0EOBKftmJKBfMIqA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Donna Spencer 8 years ago My boys love it here, a real plus for us is the staff who make it so much fun for the children through crafts, sports and outside play. It’s a lovely setting with brand new facilities and caring teachers who support my boys with their social and academic development. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnNjRLTS1RRRAB!2m1!1s0x48746811f19642af:0xca10ec2c2f3b595b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLxsTcKCjifluNqPBI6r8REUiwL-HOdQa7_JYxt_SAZsHSYqx24=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Samantha Harvey a year ago Such a wonderful pre school, couldn’t be happier with the support they provide for my little boy. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURyMmRPNW1BRRAB!2m1!1s0x48746811f19642af:0xca10ec2c2f3b595b) Reviews from Google for Northern Pre-School. 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