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Park School Nursery # Park School Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2024) · Park School, Queens Park South Drive, Bournemouth, BH8 9BJ · Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Number of places 20 places Age range 0–1 yrs Last inspected May 2024 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Park School Nursery in Bournemouth provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 4 years. The nursery focuses on supporting children's learning and development, preparing them for school through a broad and balanced programme based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. The approach encourages learning through play, incorporating various activities such as constructive play, literacy, numeracy, speech and language development, music, and dance. The nursery is praised for its outstanding and excellent provision in recent Ofsted and ISI Inspections. Children at Park School Nursery benefit from extensive indoor and outdoor learning spaces, including access to the school's facilities like the Astroturf, playground, and even opportunities to interact with older students during lunch. The dedicated team of experienced and highly trained professionals is committed to creating a positive and joyful atmosphere for all children, with a strong emphasis on outdoor exploration through features like a mud kitchen, sandpit, and a large wooden ship. Our ethos Park School Nursery's approach is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, encouraging learning through play with a variety of activities. They emphasise outdoor exploration and aim to create a joyful atmosphere while preparing children for school. What it's like Babies are warmly welcomed by highly skilled staff into the rich environment. They are keen to begin their learning, and the well-embedded and highly effective curriculum ensures that all babies make very good progress. Physical development is promoted exceedingly well, both indoors and in the covered outside classroom and the two exceptionally well-resourced outside areas. Outstanding Ofsted reports EYFS curriculum Large outdoor spaces Experienced staff ## 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.parkschool.co.uk/page/?title=Admissions&pid=7) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year, closing for bank holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year. Age range 3 months to 4 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full Day, Morning, Afternoon ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Park School Nursery Inspection date May 2024 Inspection no. 10333091 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50248765)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2665826) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=park-school-nursery-bh8-9bj-2665826) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Park School Nursery Last inspected 2 May 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Babies are warmly welcomed by highly skilled staff into the rich environment. They are keen to begin their learning, and the well-embedded and highly effective curriculum ensures that all babies make very good progress. Physical development is promoted exceedingly well, both indoors and in the covered outside classroom and the two exceptionally well-resourced outside areas. Inspector highlights - The leadership team is inspirational and exceptionally knowledgeable on how young children learn and develop. - Highly effective partnership with parents ensures that they are fully informed about their babies' time in the setting. - Children who speak English as an additional language are exceptionally well supported in the setting. - Babies are highly motivated and show great enthusiasm in the meaningful learning opportunities. - Exceptional staff promote British values very well and babies learn from an early age about democracy, making choices in their play and learning. - Babies gain a strong sense of belonging as staff display photos of their families and talk about their home lives. Inspection #10333091 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50248765) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents value the close relationships with the staff and feel that communication is prompt and relevant. > They really appreciate the daily updates when they collect their children and also on the online app. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff expertly model communication through verbal and sign language, this enables all the babies to communicate their needs and wishes. Staff place a high emphasis on the prime areas of learning, which enables babies to feel secure and make meaningful relationships with the staff and the other children. Outdoor space Physical development is promoted exceedingly well, both indoors and in the covered outside classroom and the two exceptionally well-resourced outside areas. Babies thoroughly enjoy playing in the pretend ice-cream shop in the outside area. Inspection history Date: May 2024 - June 2024 Outstanding - May 2024 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Park School Nursery ### What is the address of Park School Nursery? ### What stands out about Park School Nursery? ### How does Park School Nursery support children with SEND? ### How are meals handled at Park School Nursery? ### When is Park School Nursery open? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bournemouth Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Park School Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### St Clements Nursery Bournemouth · BH1 4PE 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/st-clements-nursery-bh1-4pe-2537718) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Queens Park Montessori Bournemouth · BH8 8UA 4.5(11 reviews) ](/nursery/queens-park-montessori-bh8-8ua-ey242933) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Muddy Boots Nursery School Bournemouth Bournemouth · BH1 4NB 5.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/muddy-boots-nursery-school-bournemouth-bh1-4nb-2711583) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Carmela Coady Childcare Bournemouth · BH1 4HY 4.2(19 reviews) ](/nursery/carmela-coady-childcare-bh1-4hy-2665324) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Horizons Nursery Bournemouth · BH1 4SX 5.0(14 reviews) ](/nursery/horizons-nursery-bh1-4sx-2771430) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### Emma's Day Nursery Pre-School Bournemouth · BH8 9RW ](/nursery/emma-s-day-nursery-pre-school-bh8-9rw-ey537566) [See all nurseries in Bournemouth →](/search?q=Bournemouth) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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