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Rotherly Day Nursery, Winchester

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Cheriton Road, WINCHESTER, SO22 5AZ · Hampshire
Number of places
100 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Rotherly Day Nursery, situated in Winchester, prioritises creating a happy, safe, and engaging environment for children, fostering a sense of belonging akin to a second home. The nursery prides itself on its dedicated and nurturing staff who provide individual attention to each child.

A key aspect of their philosophy is forming strong partnerships with families to ensure each child's unique developmental needs are met. The curriculum, known as Rotherly Aspirations, is designed to be child-led, adapting its play-based activities to align with children's current interests.

The nursery boasts a purpose-built facility with three distinct rooms catering to different age groups, complemented by a separate dining area. Additionally, Rotherly offers an expansive outdoor space featuring multiple garden areas, allowing children ample opportunities for play, physical activity, and connecting with nature, regardless of the weather.

Our ethos

The nursery's philosophy, Rotherly Aspirations, is child-led and play-based, adapting activities to children's interests in a happy, safe, and engaging environment. They prioritise strong partnerships with families to meet individual needs and foster a sense of belonging.

What it's like

Children separate from their parents with ease and confidently enter the nursery. Staff support children to settle and place a strong focus on their happiness. Children learn well, as staff provide a broad, ambitious curriculum and an environment that is inviting. Staff use every opportunity for learning.

Home-from-home environmentChild-led curriculumSpacious outdoor areasStrong family partnerships

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Rotherly Day Nursery, Winchester

Last inspected 13 November 2023 · Lindsay Osman

Safeguarding effective
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 separate from their parents with ease and confidently enter the nursery. Staff support children to settle and place a strong focus on their happiness. Children learn well, as staff provide a broad, ambitious curriculum and an environment that is inviting. Staff use every opportunity for learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children separate from their parents with ease and confidently enter the nursery, supported by staff.
  • Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills in the large outdoor area.
  • Children have access to a variety of books and are encouraged to participate in Makaton signing to build communication and literacy skills.
  • All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points.
  • There has been a much stronger emphasis placed on safeguarding since the last inspection, with weekly team meetings including discussions on child protection concerns and staff undertaking further training.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's skills in allowing children enough time to think things through for themselves and respond to questions
  • 2enhance partnerships with parents to ensure they know who their child's key person is and to improve the two-way flow of information regarding children's learning and development.
Inspection #10302327 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points. Children with SEND are supported well. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) keeps their knowledge current by sourcing further training. They identify concerns early and seek advice from agencies when children need additional help. The leadership team uses funding effectively to ensure that all children, including those with SEND, make good progress. This helps to prepare them for their next stage of learning.

Outdoor space

Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills in the large outdoor area. Older children enjoy playing with the hula hoops, lining up and letting them roll down a hill, eagerly repeating the activity. Younger children enjoy splashing in the water and playing with toy ducks.

Parent Reviews of Rotherly Day Nursery, Winchester

5.0
(1)
marta solivajs
8 years ago

Such an amazing place! We had bad experience with the previous nursery so it wasn't easy for us as a parents and for our son to try another place. As soon as my son started his session's there, he fall in love with it! Massive thank you to all staff and Manager for all your job! You guys are brilliant!

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Inspection history

Date: November 2003

  • December 2023Good
  • November 2023Good
  • August 2023Inadequate
  • June 2023Inadequate
  • December 2017Outstanding
  • November 2017Outstanding
  • November 2014Good
  • October 2014Good
  • July 2012Good
  • March 2009Good
  • February 2007Outstanding
  • November 2003Good

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