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Pippa's Group

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
·Landport Community Hub, Landport Road, Lewes, BN7 2SU · East Sussex
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
East Sussex

About this day nursery

Pippa's Group is a nursery dedicated to providing a rich and stimulating curriculum that fosters confidence, focus, and social skills in children. They incorporate a Forest School programme which encourages safe risk-taking and outdoor learning, while also promoting an awareness of the natural world and community.

The nursery operates with high staff-to-child ratios and, as a charity, offers support to children with additional needs. They pride themselves on promoting play and supporting families, ensuring children develop strong academic and social-emotional foundations.

The nursery also places a strong emphasis on healthy eating and physical activity, viewing both as crucial for lifelong well-being. They encourage children to develop a positive attitude towards food and healthy lifestyles through various activities, including planting, growing, and cooking.

Furthermore, Pippa's Group provides a free-flow environment that allows children to choose when they engage in outdoor play, aiming for a minimum of 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per session to support their physical potential and overall development.

What it's like

Children are happy and confident as they enter the nursery, welcomed warmly by staff and settling into daily routines. They confidently choose resources, engage in staff-set activities, and direct their own play. Children form good relationships with caring and sensitive staff, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure.

Forest School programmeCharity-runHigh staff ratiosEmphasis on healthy eating and physical activity

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions, with separate fees for children not yet eligible for free funding. Fees do not include lunch, which must be provided by parents. Optional early drop-off, late pick-up, and Forest School sessions are charged as additional extras.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Children must bring a packed lunch.
  • Optional early drop-off and late pick-up sessions are not included in the 15 hours free entitlement.
  • Forest School sessions are charged separately.
  • Standard morning, afternoon, and all-day sessions can be covered by the 15 hours free entitlement (EYEE).

Key facts

Session types

Morning session (9:00 am – 12:00 pm), Afternoon session (12:00 am – 3:00 pm), All day session (09:00 am – 3:00 pm), Optional early drop off (08:30 am), Optional late pick up (3:30 pm), Forest School Sessions

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 3.30 pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Pippa's Group

Last inspected 6 February 2023

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 are happy and confident as they enter the nursery, welcomed warmly by staff and settling into daily routines. They confidently choose resources, engage in staff-set activities, and direct their own play. Children form good relationships with caring and sensitive staff, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff have high expectations of the children in their care and know their key children well.
  • Staff take children's knowledge and interests into account when planning for their next steps and build on these to extend children's learning.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported, making good progress across all areas of learning.
  • Staff offer children a variety of experiences, including forest school, growing vegetables, and caring for nursery pets.
  • The manager completes regular supervision and one-to-one meetings with staff, evaluating performance and the quality of care and education.

Areas to develop

  • 1further develop teaching to make sure staff always allow children sufficient time to process and respond to questions, giving them opportunities to work things out for themselves and extend their learning
  • 2provide more opportunities for parents to fully understand how to support and enrich their children's learning at home
Inspection #10264411 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents describe the manager and staff as 'great'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. The special educational needs coordinator identifies children who need extra support promptly. She works with parents and other professionals to create individualised plans to support their learning and development, both at home and in the nursery. As a result, children make good progress across all areas of learning.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy spending time playing outside. They develop their gross motor skills as they negotiate spaces, riding bicycles and scooters while making their own obstacle course. They learn to take age-appropriate risks and keep themselves safe as they engage in woodwork with staff.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

6 February 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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