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The Hamlet Charity # The Hamlet Charity Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · Johnson Place, Vauxhall Street, Norwich, NR2 1SJ · Norfolk Number of places 16 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Norfolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Hamlet Preschool is a specialist early years setting in Norwich, dedicated to supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). They strive to create a warm, inclusive, and highly supportive environment that acknowledges each child's unique journey and celebrates their individual achievements. The preschool offers tailored early years education, adapting to each child's strengths, needs, and learning pace. They provide personalised support to foster confidence, communication, and independence, utilising play-based learning to make progress enjoyable and meaningful. The Hamlet Preschool emphasises close collaboration with families and professionals, ensuring a consistent support network for every child. Their ultimate goal is to prepare children to thrive, whether their next step is a mainstream school with additional support or a specialist provision, ensuring they are confident and ready for future learning environments. Our ethos The Hamlet Preschool offers tailored early years education for children with SEND, adapting to each child's strengths, needs, and learning pace. They provide personalised support through play-based learning to foster confidence, communication, and independence, working closely with families to prepare children for their next steps. What it's like Children, all of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), really enjoy coming to this pre-school. There is an effective key-person system in place, and staff use their knowledge to ensure children's needs are carefully considered. Children are supported to be physically active and have opportunities to use energy in the soft-play room or have a quieter time in the calming sensory room. Specialist SEND provision Tailored early years education Play-based learning Family partnerships Collaborative professional support ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on a standard five-hour session, with the option to add extra hours on an hourly basis. Invoices are billed termly in advance. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Fees are payable termly in advance. - Invoices are issued before the start of each new term. - Session extensions or extra hours must be confirmed in advance, subject to availability. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Hamlet Charity Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10411936 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289448)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY435182) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-hamlet-centre-children-s-service-nr2-1sj-ey435182) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday 9:00am – 4:15pm (Drop off at 9.15am, Collection at 2.15pm) Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2011 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Hamlet Charity Last inspected 18 September 2025 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, all of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), really enjoy coming to this pre-school. There is an effective key-person system in place, and staff use their knowledge to ensure children's needs are carefully considered. Children are supported to be physically active and have opportunities to use energy in the soft-play room or have a quieter time in the calming sensory room. Inspector highlights - Management and staff, with support from the local authority, have made swift progress since the last inspection. - Staff to child ratios are high, and there is a good balance of free play both inside and outside. - Personal care is sensitively carried out by each child's key person, and children benefit from consistent, predictable daily routines. - Staff use a broad range of strategies to support children to gain key communication skills. - Partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong. Areas to develop - 1 implement plans to enhance staff supervision arrangements and embed, and further strengthen, the recently revised curriculum - 2 engage even more closely with parents, in order to promote healthier eating practices at lunchtimes for all children. Inspection #10411936 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289448) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children, all of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), really enjoy coming to this pre-school. Staff have a wealth of knowledge and experience in supporting children with SEND, and home visits are offered to gain information about children's needs, some of which may be medical. The service specialises in supporting children and families with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Outdoor space There is a good balance of free play, both inside and outside, where children can explore and experiment with the resources, with close staff support. Children have plenty of opportunity for physical exercise and fresh air. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2025 Date: February 2012 - September 2025 Good - June 2025 Inadequate - September 2019 Good - November 2015 Outstanding - February 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about The Hamlet Charity ### What are the main strengths of The Hamlet Charity? ### Which funded hours does The Hamlet Charity accept? ### How is the staff team made up at The Hamlet Charity? ### How does The Hamlet Charity support children with SEND? ### What are the opening hours at The Hamlet Charity? ### Does The Hamlet Charity take babies? ## Nearby day nurseries in Norwich Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Hamlet Charity. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Chapelfield Children's Day Nursery Norwich · NR2 1SF 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/chapelfield-children-s-day-nursery-ltd-nr2-1sf-254014) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Chestnut Nursery Norfolk St. Giles Norwich · NR2 1LL 4.1(12 reviews) ](/nursery/chestnut-nursery-norfolk-ltd-st-giles-nr2-1ll-ey484511) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Little Squirrels Play Forest Norwich · NR1 3DD 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/little-squirrels-play-forest-nr1-3dd-ey543579) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Treehouse Children's Centre Norwich · NR3 3DN 4.4(18 reviews) ](/nursery/treehouse-children-s-centre-nr3-3dn-254328) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### City College Nursery Norwich · NR2 2LJ ](/nursery/city-college-nursery-nr2-2lj-254021) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.9 mi ### Magdalen Gates Nursery Norwich · NR3 1NG ](/nursery/magdalen-gates-nursery-nr3-1ng-2867148) [See all nurseries in Norwich →](/search?q=Norwich) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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