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Sussex House Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
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4.2(5 Google reviews) ·University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Sussex House Building, Brighton, BN2 1ES · Brighton and Hove
Number of places
67 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Brighton and Hove

About this day nursery

Sussex House Nursery in Brighton is one of two full-day care nurseries operated by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, primarily serving the children of NHS and public sector employees. The day nursery caters to children aged 0 to 5 years, focusing on individual development through a rich curriculum within age-related playrooms.

The approach encourages independent learning through diverse activities, including sensory, creative, and social engagement, all aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage areas of learning. Children are also given opportunities to explore their community through off-site trips to places like the library, church, local shops, theatre, or park.

The day nursery maintains a "Good" rating from Ofsted, with ongoing support from local education authority advisors to ensure continuous reflection and improvement in its practices.

Our ethos

Sussex House Nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, encouraging independent learning through diverse activities. They focus on individual development within age-related playrooms and foster community exploration through off-site trips.

What it's like

Children receive a warm welcome and engage in exciting activities. Staff employ various strategies to support children's learning and development, including good-quality language modelling. Babies receive warm, nurturing, and attentive care, fostering positive attachments.

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Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, 51 weeks a year (excluding bank holidays)

Age range

0 to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sussex House Nursery

Last inspected 6 February 2024 · Sherrie Nyss

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 receive a warm welcome and engage in exciting activities. Staff employ various strategies to support children's learning and development, including good-quality language modelling. Babies receive warm, nurturing, and attentive care, fostering positive attachments.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive to a warm welcome and settle quickly to an exciting range of activities and experiences ready for them to discover.
  • Leaders and staff recognise the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's learning and development. Staff make good use of different strategies to help counteract this.
  • Staff offer warm and nurturing care in the baby room. They understand the importance of developing positive attachments.
  • Leaders and staff understand the importance of supporting children's well-being. They implement initiatives that equip children with the tools to help them understand different emotions they are experiencing.
  • Leaders work closely with their staff team to identify curriculum priorities. They seek information from parents about their children's needs, interests and development.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen teaching practice even further, so that sequencing and priorities for learning are implemented well in the younger age group
  • 2develop teaching techniques even further, so children are given clear instructions that are not confusing and allow children time to think and respond when asking them questions
  • 3extend work on e-safety to equip children with age-appropriate knowledge linked to learning about online safety and safe screen time.
Inspection #10305545 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment positively about how well the staff team know their children.

They explain the quality of care provided contributes towards the progress their children make.

Parents value the support and advice the whole staff team offer, so they can work in partnership to help children receive a positive early years experience.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with staff, parents and outside professionals. The SENCo has good oversight of all children that have gaps in their development. She ensures referrals and targeted plans are implemented, so children receive early intervention. This has a positive impact on helping children reach their potential.

Outdoor space

The report mentions staff take children on visits to help them learn about people that help us, the local community and the wider world; however, it does not describe the nursery's outdoor space or how children use it.

Google Reviews of Sussex House Nursery

4.2
(5 Google reviews)
MCampbell
4 years ago

A lovely team who have made our little one happy and settled very quickly. Not sure what the previous review is all about saying "they made us wait outside" as that's due to covid and the safety of all our kids. Thank you to all the staff at Sussex House Nursery!

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Mark Paxton
9 years ago

Busy nursery, always lots of children playing, lovely outside area and great activities.

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James Marshal
6 years ago

Good place for kids with more activities and nice play area..and loveable staffs..😊😊😊👍

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NAIL GARDEN
5 years ago

Some of the new staff are really rude,definitely need more training, arrived for very first time in 3 years 6 min earlier to be told to wait ouside .How rude..i will definitely look for another nursery

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Inspection history

Date: February 2024

  • March 2024Good
  • February 2024Good

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