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Squirrels Of Haselworth

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2021)
·Haselworth Cp School, Stone Lane, GOSPORT, PO12 1SQ · Hampshire
Number of places
36 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2021
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Squirrels of Haselworth is a welcoming nursery located within Haselworth Primary School, offering childcare services for children aged 1 to 4 years old. Open Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 6 pm, the nursery operates 50 weeks a year, closing only for Bank Holidays.

In addition to nursery care, Squirrels of Haselworth provides after-school care for children up to 11 years old during term-time, from 3 pm to 6 pm. The nursery is committed to transparency, with no hidden charges and flexible options designed to support working parents.

They actively assist families in accessing various government funding schemes to help with childcare costs. The team at Haselworth includes a manager, deputy manager, and key persons dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for all children.

What it's like

Children run in excitedly to find their key person at Squirrels Of Haselworth. Their enthusiasm and sheer joy at being at the setting is plain to see. Children are thrilled to see their friends. They are highly effective communicators, who play cooperatively with each other.

Located within a primary schoolOffers after-school careAccepts various funding schemesFlexible for working parents

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at an hourly rate based on three distinct age bands: under two years, two to five years, and over five years. The nursery offers flexible booking options with no hidden charges.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Fees are billed on an hourly basis.
  • Flexible booking is available to accommodate working parents.
  • The nursery states there are no hidden charges.

Key facts

Age range

1 to 4 years (nursery), up to 11 years (after-school club)

Opening hours

Monday-Friday 8am-6pm, 50 weeks a year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Nursery care, After-school care

Established

2018

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Squirrels Of Haselworth

Last inspected 28 July 2021 · Emma Dean

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

What it's like to attend

Children run in excitedly to find their key person at Squirrels Of Haselworth. Their enthusiasm and sheer joy at being at the setting is plain to see. Children are thrilled to see their friends. They are highly effective communicators, who play cooperatively with each other.

Inspector highlights

  • There is a clear and ambitious vision for the setting, shared by managers and staff.
  • Staff readily identify children who need additional support for their learning and implement highly effective plans to help close gaps.
  • Children enjoy many activities to support their physical development, and staff recognise the need for daily physical activity.
  • Staff are very positive role models and engaging storytellers.
  • Mathematics is included in all areas of the learning environment, and staff skilfully incorporate it into play.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to consider the effectiveness of large-group activities in supporting children's learning, particularly for the younger children
  • 2support staff to consistently help children develop their independence skills.
Inspection #10194483 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff readily identify children who need additional support for their learning. They implement highly effective plans to help close gaps in children's learning. Staff are skilled at making sure that learning is targeted at the right level to help children. They ask some children thought-provoking questions, encouraging their thinking skills, and use visual support for those children who need more help.

Outdoor space

The garden has undergone extensive work to create a stimulating and inviting learning environment for children. Children enthusiastically explore the many areas, resources and activities that staff plan to support their learning. Children enjoy many activities to support their physical development, such as climbing, sliding, digging sand, watering tomato plants, threading laces, and painting fences.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

20 August 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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