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Puffin Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·25 Narvik Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9PN · Portsmouth
Number of places
14 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Portsmouth

About this day nursery

Owned and managed by the Naval Under Fives Organisation, it accommodates up to 14 children aged 2 to 4, with 15 children currently on roll. The pre-school was last inspected on 5th July 2023, receiving a "Good" rating across all areas.

The dedicated team of four qualified childcare staff provides a welcoming environment where communication and language development are strongly emphasised through engaging activities like storytelling and the use of natural resources. Children are encouraged to make choices and participate in activities that foster their interests, from early mathematical concepts to understanding the life cycle of butterflies.

The staff also focus on fostering independence, good behaviour, and self-care skills, ensuring children are well-prepared for their next stages of learning while enjoying their time at the pre-school.

What it's like

In this small and friendly pre-school, children make their own choices and participate in activities that spark their interests, from early mathematical concepts to understanding the life cycle of butterflies. Children show good behaviour; staff support them when they struggle to control their emotions, and children learn how their behaviour affects others. Staff foster a sense of belonging and happiness, with children forming strong bonds with their key person. Families are warmly welcomed by the friendly manager and staff team.

Small, friendly pre-schoolStrong bonds with key personEmphasis on communicationGood behaviourIndependence skillsSchool readiness

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

2009

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Puffin Pre-School

Last inspected 5 July 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

In this small and friendly pre-school, children make their own choices and participate in activities that spark their interests, from early mathematical concepts to understanding the life cycle of butterflies. Children show good behaviour; staff support them when they struggle to control their emotions, and children learn how their behaviour affects others. Staff foster a sense of belonging and happiness, with children forming strong bonds with their key person. Families are warmly welcomed by the friendly manager and staff team.

Inspector highlights

  • Children and their parents receive a warm welcome from the friendly manager and her team.
  • Children make their own choices, move between rooms, and participate in activities that spark their interests.
  • Children show good behaviour, and staff support them to understand how their actions affect others.
  • The manager places a strong emphasis on communication and language in the curriculum.
  • Staff use assessment and focus on what children need to learn next, supporting both younger children and those preparing for school.
  • Children show good attitudes to learning, engaging with experiences such as learning about the life cycle of butterflies.
  • Staff teach children about being safe in the sun, promoting self-care skills.
  • Staff encourage children's independence and hygiene skills, including handwashing before eating.
  • The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with parents and external agencies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Parents are encouraged to take home stories, including bilingual books, to foster a love of reading.
  • Staff use the local area to support children's physical development, with walks to the shoreline and community centre.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff confident in identifying and reporting any concerns.
  • The manager prioritises safeguarding and keeping children safe, with all staff attending regular safeguarding training.

Areas to develop

  • 1Support staff to understand how to better organise and deliver group activities to ensure that all children can participate and learn.
Inspection #10289125 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with parents and external agencies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She uses specialist funding to buy resources that support children's social skills and sensory learning.

Outdoor space

The deputy manager is responsible for completing daily risk assessments. This includes the outdoors, which helps to ensure that children are safe outside.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language learn new words that build on their interests. For example, staff use cars to teach children the colours black, green and orange.

Parent Reviews of Puffin Pre-School

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Inspection history

Date: October 2014

  • July 2023Good
  • November 2017Good
  • October 2014Good

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