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South Hills Nursery St. Peters

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2021)
·St Peter's CE Primary Academy, Xanten Way, Salisbury, SP2 9FL · Wiltshire
Number of places
36 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2021
Local authority
Wiltshire

About this day nursery

South Hills Nurseries is a renowned childcare provider, established in 1993, with a foundational ethos rooted in holistic development and a deep appreciation for the outdoors, inspired by Montessori principles. The nursery has expanded significantly across Wiltshire, earning the prestigious Nursery Group of the Year award in 2018, a testament to its dedicated team and high-quality provision.

The nursery is committed to protecting children, families, and staff through comprehensive policies covering safeguarding, health and safety, behaviour, equal opportunities, and curriculum. South Hills Nurseries focuses on nurturing each child's natural curiosity and sense of wonder, encouraging them to experience the world with excitement.

The organisation also highly values continuous learning and development for its staff, fostering an environment of trust, respect, and mutual admiration. The nursery strives to create a secure and loving atmosphere that supports independence, resilience, and overall well-being, while celebrating each child's unique learning journey.

Our ethos

South Hills Nurseries is inspired by Montessori principles and is committed to holistic development, nurturing children's natural curiosity and sense of wonder. They aim to create a secure and loving atmosphere that supports independence, resilience, and well-being, celebrating each child's unique learning journey.

What it's like

Children are very settled in this friendly nursery and have extremely strong bonds with the staff. They are exceptionally confident and independent learners, who explore enthusiastically and develop creative imaginations.

Award-winningMontessori-inspiredOutdoor Play FocusHolistic Development

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Sibling Discount10%

Key facts

Food

Hot food is provided with varied weekly menus for lunch and tea, offering different main courses, alternative options like jacket potatoes with various fillings, and puddings. Menus cater for three weeks and include a range of dishes such as pasta, roasts, fish, and vegetarian options.

Opening hours

It opens from 7.15am until 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Established

2018

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for South Hills Nursery St. Peters

Last inspected 22 July 2021 · Catherine Sample

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children are very settled in this friendly nursery and have extremely strong bonds with the staff. They are exceptionally confident and independent learners, who explore enthusiastically and develop creative imaginations.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are very settled and have strong bonds with staff
  • Children are exceptionally confident, independent learners with creative imaginations
  • Staff know children well and tailor activities to individual interests and development
  • Leadership and management are strong with a focus on staff well-being
  • Good partnerships with parents and effective support for children who need additional help

Areas to develop

  • 1build on the existing range of resources so staff can use a wider range of stimulating and interesting toys and equipment to help children make the best possible progress.
Inspection #10131309 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff are skilled at identifying when children may need additional support. They work in partnership with other agencies, including health visitors, specialist organisations and the local children's centre, to ensure these children are supported to make good progress.

Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2021

Date: November 2019

  • July 2021Good
  • November 2019Requires improvement

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