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Poohs Nursery School

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Feb 2023)
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5.0(5 Google reviews) ·St. Phillips Church Hall, St Philips Place, Eastbourne, BN22 8LW · East Sussex
Number of places
40 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
East Sussex

About this day nursery

Poohs Nursery School Ltd. provides childcare services for children from birth to five years of age. Located in Eastbourne, the day nursery focuses on delivering quality care within a structured and engaging environment, ensuring children have ample opportunities for play and learning.

It also offers facilities for older children through its after-school and holiday clubs, creating a supportive atmosphere for their continued development. The day nursery is committed to inclusivity, catering to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and is equipped to offer assistance and resources through its dedicated SENCO staff.

The educational approach at Poohs Nursery School Ltd. aims to prepare children for their transition to school by fostering essential skills and a love of learning in a nurturing setting. The nursery also collaborates with local authorities and other organisations to provide accessible information and support to families in the area.

What it's like

Children love to attend this nursery, are warmly welcomed by staff, and form exceptionally strong bonds with them. Leaders and staff provide a challenging and exciting curriculum, allowing children to make independent choices. Children receive rich and unforgettable experiences, with staff encouraging them to discuss their feelings at every opportunity.

Accepts children with SENDAfter-school and holiday clubs available

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8:45 AM and 4:15 PM, each weekday

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Poohs Nursery School

Last inspected 1 February 2023 · Tina Lambert

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

Children love to attend this nursery, are warmly welcomed by staff, and form exceptionally strong bonds with them. Leaders and staff provide a challenging and exciting curriculum, allowing children to make independent choices. Children receive rich and unforgettable experiences, with staff encouraging them to discuss their feelings at every opportunity.

Inspector highlights

  • The dedicated leaders continually reflect on their provision to provide an outstanding and ambitious curriculum, with an extensive training programme for staff, especially in communication.
  • Staff work hard to widen their knowledge about the children, before they start and as they progress, with excellent parent communication and ideas for home learning.
  • Staff demonstrate their understanding of how children learn and develop, providing targeted support, swiftly identifying children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Children's interests are closely followed to enhance their learning, with staff using high-quality interactions and interactive storybooks to develop vocabulary and questioning skills.
  • Physical development is a key strength within the nursery, with large muscles developed to the highest level as children chase staff and skilfully manoeuvre themselves in the outside space.
Inspection #10264457 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents mention that communication is excellent and that they appreciate the ideas they are given for home learning. Ideas on how to make packed lunches healthy are much appreciated.

Parents tell the inspector that their children are 'thriving' at the nursery and that they love the outside experiences that are provided.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are swiftly identified. The nursery works closely with parents and other professionals so that children receive the necessary support.

Outdoor space

Parents tell the inspector that their children are 'thriving' at the nursery and that they love the outside experiences that are provided. Large muscles are developed to the highest level as children chase staff and skilfully manoeuvre themselves in the outside space.

Google Reviews of Poohs Nursery School

5.0
(5 Google reviews)
Jamal Sahel
10 months ago

Absolutely outstanding nursery :) Our son was at Poohs for a couple of years and I can honestly say they are an outstanding nursery and moreover, lovely bunch of people (in particular Fiona). Like alot of children, our son had, and has, some challenges but the nursery have always been understanding, patient and accommodating to him and us as his parents. They take the time to understand our child and have been very accommodating and we are forever grateful for the help they have given him, and us. We hope, and don't doubt for a second, that the nursery continues it's hard work and we are forever grateful for the positive environment our son has started his schooling in and we feel privileged that we, and more so our son, was a part of that. We are forever grateful and would happily recommend Poohs to any parent looking for a nursery for their child or children.

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Laura Westgate
8 years ago

Lovely setting with friendly, knowledgeable staff. Both my daughters have been so happy at Poohs and wonderfully prepared for school.

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023

Date: June 2017

  • February 2023Outstanding
  • June 2017Good

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