What is Squirrels of St Marys' Ofsted rating?

Squirrels of St Marys in Gosport was rated 'Good' by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19th September 2023. This rating indicates that the nursery provides a good standard of care and education for children.

Where can I find fees for Squirrels of St Marys?

While specific fee details aren't publicly available, Squirrels of St Marys advises parents to contact them directly for current pricing information. You can reach them by phone or through their website to discuss tuition and any available funding options.

What age range does Squirrels of St Marys cater for?

Squirrels of St Marys welcomes children aged 1 to 4 years old. This provides a nurturing environment for toddlers and preschoolers as they grow and develop before starting primary school.

What kind of outdoor space does Squirrels of St Marys have?

Children at Squirrels of St Marys demonstrate a real love for being outdoors. The nursery provides an engaging outdoor area where children can run and play, even in various weather conditions. The addition of 'more age-appropriate gym equipment outside has provided children of all ages with safe and engaging spaces in which to play and learn.'

Does Squirrels of St Marys operate during term-time only?

Yes, Squirrels of St Marys operates on a term-time basis. This means the nursery follows the school calendar, aligning with holiday schedules, which can be helpful for families with children attending school.

How can I contact Squirrels of St Marys?

You can easily get in touch with Squirrels of St Marys by calling them at 023 9258 3979. They also have a website, stmarysgosport.co.uk, where you can find more information about their nursery.

Are children happy and settled at Squirrels of St Marys?

According to feedback, 'Parents of new starters report that their children have settled quickly and look forward to coming to the nursery.' This suggests that Squirrels of St Marys provides a welcoming and supportive environment where children feel happy and comfortable.

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Q: Does Squirrels of St Marys offer support for children with special educational needs?

Yes, Squirrels of St Marys has a strong inclusive ethos for children with SEND. The staff use techniques like Makaton and visual cards, and children with SEND follow individual education plans under the guidance of 'the enthusiastic special educational needs coordinator (SENCo)'. This helps children with their language and emotional regulation.

Ofsted: Good

(Sept 2023)

·St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Anns Hill Road, Gosport, PO12 3NB · Hampshire

Number of places

36 places

Age range

1–4 yrs

Last inspected

Sept 2023

Local authority

Hampshire

About this day nursery

Squirrels of St Marys is a nursery in Gosport for children aged from one to four years old. It operates on a term-time only basis. Ofsted inspected the setting in September 2023 and gave it an overall rating of Good. The inspector reported that compassionate staff help children to be calm and content in a relaxed environment. Parents told the inspector that their children settled quickly and look forward to attending.

The inspector noted that children enjoy the outdoors and engage in physical activity, moving with confidence across crates, planks and tyres. The report highlighted a strong, inclusive ethos for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who have access to quiet areas and follow individual education plans. Staff use techniques such as Makaton and visual cards to support children’s understanding. To improve, the inspector recommended that staff are supported to provide more consistent opportunities for children to experience language appropriate to their level of development.

Our ethos

For the purpose of these admission arrangements a baptised Catholic means a person baptised in a church in communion with the See of Rome, or a person received into the Catholic Church. The understanding of Catholic practice for the purpose of admission to schools in the Diocese of Portsmouth is “membership of the Catholic Church and attendance at Sunday Mass (this includes a Saturday evening Vigil Mass) and evidenced by a priest on the supplementary information form.

What it's like

Children of all abilities eagerly engage in physical activity. They move with confidence across crates, planks and tyres and have access to quiet areas that are carefully arranged with cushions, curtains and lights. Compassionate staff help children to be calm and content in this relaxed setting.

Catholic primary schoolHampshire County Council maintainedIn-year admissions

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Age range

Reception to Year 6

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Squirrels of St Marys

Inspection date: Sept 2023
Inspection no.: 10295790
Lead inspector: David Watkins

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

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Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Squirrels of St Marys

Last inspected 19 September 2023 · David Watkins

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

Inspector highlights

Staff have a strong, inclusive ethos for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Staff use a range of effective techniques to support children to understand, including Makaton, visual cards, and visual timetables.
Children with SEND follow individual education plans under the guidance of the enthusiastic special educational needs coordinator (SENCo).
The positive and engaging manager is continually evaluating ways to enhance the provision for the children.
Children are encouraged to develop a deeper appreciation and understanding of the natural world.

Areas to develop

1support staff to provide more consistent opportunities for children to experience language that is appropriate to their level of language development.

Inspection #10295790 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents of new starters report that their children have settled quickly and look forward to coming to the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have a strong, inclusive ethos for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children have access to quiet areas carefully arranged with cushions, curtains and lights, which helps children with sensory processing difficulties or who struggle to regulate their emotions. Children with SEND follow individual education plans under the guidance of the enthusiastic special educational needs coordinator (SENCo), and as a result, children with SEND are improving their language and emotional regulation.

Outdoor space

Children demonstrate a love of the outdoors. They run and chase each other outside, undeterred by cold, wind or rain. The provision of more age-appropriate gym equipment outside has provided children of all ages with safe and engaging spaces in which to play and learn.

Inspection history

Date: September 2023

October 2023Good
September 2023Good

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About the setting

Squirrels of St. Mary's is located on the same site as St. Mary's Catholic Primary School in Gosport. It registered at its current location in 2021 and shares toileting facilities with the primary school. The nursery is part of the Squirrels Nursery Ltd family-run chain of nurseries. It is open each weekday, during school term times only, from 8am until 4pm. There are four staff, three of whom hold appropriate qualifications at level 3.

URN: 2646626
Registered person: Squirrels Nursery Limited
Day care type: Full day care
Register: Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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How they support every child

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