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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Pippa's Group # Pippa's Group Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 programme Charity-run High staff ratios Emphasis 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Pippa's Group Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10264411 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50210223)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578709) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=pippa-s-group-bn7-2su-2578709) 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 - 1 further 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 - 2 provide more opportunities for parents to fully understand how to support and enrich their children's learning at home Inspection #10264411 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50210223) ## 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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