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Sunrise Day Nursery in Southampton

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
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4.4(16 parent reviews) ·Southampton City College, St. Mary Street, Southampton, SO14 1AR · Southampton
Number of places
81 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Southampton

About this day nursery

Sunrise Day Nursery is part of the broader BeyondAutism organisation, which is dedicated to supporting autistic learners and their families. Their overarching strategy, "BeyondAutism 2030," aims to expand their national impact by focusing on inclusion, ensuring every autistic learner has access to education and the opportunity to shape their own future.

This strategy emphasises understanding and evidence-based practices, drawing from the experiences of autistic learners, families, and practitioners. The nursery is committed to empowering parents and equipping educators with the necessary tools to create an inclusive environment.

They actively seek to inform and influence national dialogue on autism education, striving to become a leading provider in the field. The organisation operates under a belief that every autistic learner should be included, not excluded, and promises each child every choice and every future.

Our ethos

Sunrise Day Nursery, as part of BeyondAutism, is committed to supporting autistic learners and their families through inclusion and evidence-based practices. Their philosophy is that every autistic learner should be included, not excluded, and that each child should be promised every choice and every future. The nursery aims to empower parents and educators to create inclusive environments and influence national dialogue on autism education.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled at Sunrise Day Nursery, quickly engaging in play upon arrival. They enjoy diverse learning activities that build their skills and knowledge, such as exploring with ice to release hidden dinosaurs. Staff read stories with enthusiasm, fostering children's concentration, and generally have high expectations, promoting learning and progress effectively.

Supports autistic learnersSessional and full-day carePart of BeyondAutism organisationFocus on inclusion and understanding

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Session types

Morning session, Afternoon session, Full day

Opening hours

8am until 6pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Established

2005

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sunrise Day Nursery

Last inspected 1 February 2022

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 are happy and settled at Sunrise Day Nursery, quickly engaging in play upon arrival. They enjoy diverse learning activities that build their skills and knowledge, such as exploring with ice to release hidden dinosaurs. Staff read stories with enthusiasm, fostering children's concentration, and generally have high expectations, promoting learning and progress effectively.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff know the children well and plan activities to meet their next steps in learning.
  • Children learn to follow a healthy lifestyle and are encouraged to be independent at meal and snack times.
  • Partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong.
  • Staff feel valued and supported and benefit from regular training opportunities.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and staff have a good understanding of abuse indicators.

Areas to develop

  • 1monitor staff practice more closely to provide more precise support and guidance that focuses on raising the quality of the curriculum and teaching further
  • 2ensure staff take account of children's behaviours and offer appropriate routines and activities, to better support their individual needs.
Inspection #10217538 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Additional funding is used effectively to enhance children's learning experiences and development.

Parent Reviews of Sunrise Day Nursery

4.4
(16)
Winnie Sheppard
9 months ago

My grandson attends Sunrise nursery and I couldn't be happier with the care and attention he receives. From the very first day, the staff have been welcoming, nurturing and genuinely invested in each child's development, treating each child as an individual. The environment is clean, safe and full of engaging activities that support learning and creativity. My grandson has blossomed socially and emotionally with a noticeable progression in his communication skills and confidence.

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Chelsey Day
9 months ago

Brilliant nursery! My son attends nursery here and he is always well looked after and comes home happy! The staff are caring, kind, understanding and always listen to concerns and requests! Overall amazing!

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shelly day
9 months ago

My grandson has been attending sunrise for about 4 months now and I can honestly say he is really enjoying it,he has gained in confidence meeting new people and learning to play and share with the other children. staff members have been really good with him and im happy to see him playing and growing in confidence.

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Danny Sheppard
9 months ago

Lovely nursery, the staff show so much care towards the kids and are always keeping us posted with what our son has been upto etc. the food they serve is always very nutritious and made fresh daily. Could not recommend enough.

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Katherine De Vesselitsky Hobbs
9 months ago

Have had nothing but good experiences with this nursery, they were great with the settling in - for both me and my son. It wasn't long until I could see the leaps and bounds in his development. They are a friendly team that will go out of the way to help your child

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Inspection history

Date: June 2009

  • February 2022Good
  • January 2017Good
  • February 2013Good
  • June 2009Good

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