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The voicemail canceling our appointment, received just a day prior, ended with a casual “good luck with finding somewhere,” which felt detached and dismissive, offering no further assistance or support despite our clear need for a nursery place. There was no apology for the inconvenience or empathy for our situation, which made the experience feel impersonal. Additionally, having already booked a visit, I expected some priority or a more proactive effort to accommodate us for future openings, but the suggestion to simply rebook later felt inadequate. This lack of consideration left a poor impression.", "datePublished": "2025-05-20T12:00:35.508278Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "conceição Riberu" }, "reviewBody": "Disappointed by the lack of transparency.\nI booked a nursery visit after clearly stating we were looking for an immediate place. Only a day before the appointment, I received a voicemail saying there were no spaces available until September — something that should have been communicated from the start. It felt like a waste of time and effort. 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The Haven Nursery School # The Haven Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2024) · 3.0 (4 parent reviews) · The Haven C of E Methodist Primary School, Atlantic Drive, EASTBOURNE, BN23 5SW · East Sussex Number of places 37 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2024 Local authority East Sussex About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Haven Nursery School provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 1-4 years, operating year-round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Children thrive here, becoming happy, confident, and independent, which prepares them well for their transition to school. The dedicated staff are adept at planning exciting activities that help children understand the world around them, including their community and diverse cultures. There is a strong focus on developing communication skills for all children, including those who speak English as an additional language, through effective strategies like signing and picture cards. The nursery excels in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), carefully monitoring their progress and collaborating with external agencies to ensure every child receives the necessary support. Children enjoy ample opportunities for outdoor learning, where they build early writing skills by making marks with rainwater and engage in physical activities that promote health and an understanding of nature. What it's like Children are beginning to understand about the world they live in. Staff plan exciting activities that help children to learn about their community and other cultures. Children are happy, confident, and show good levels of independence, preparing them well for starting school. Happy, confident children Exciting activities Strong communication focus SEND support Outdoor learning Flexible teaching flexibility ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Haven Nursery School Last inspected 5 March 2024 · Michaela Borland 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 are beginning to understand about the world they live in. Staff plan exciting activities that help children to learn about their community and other cultures. Children are happy, confident, and show good levels of independence, preparing them well for starting school. Inspector highlights - Children are beginning to understand about the world they live in through exciting activities. - Children are happy, confident, and show good levels of independence. - Children are respectful to their friends and adults, demonstrating good social skills. - Staff use various strategies to develop children's communication skills well, including those who speak English as an additional language. - Children enjoy many opportunities to build on their early writing and literacy skills. - Staff plan flexible activities and adapt teaching to follow children's changing interests. - Staff use daily transition times well to extend children's learning, such as counting during handwashing. - Staff give children consistent messages about behaviour expectations, helping them manage their own behaviour. - Staff teach children about emotions and how to keep themselves healthy. - Leaders and staff use assessment well to monitor children's progress and swiftly refer to outside agencies when concerns arise. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen communication with parents to promote effective two-way sharing of information and to support parents to continue their child's learning at home. Inspection #10307891 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50246617) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Haven Nursery School Inspection date Mar 2024 Inspection no. 10307891 Lead inspector Michaela Borland Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50246617)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY433501) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed The Haven C of E Methodist Primary School, Atlantic Drive, EASTBOURNE, BN23 5SW [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.31923/50.79028/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near EASTBOURNE - [Day nurseries in EASTBOURNE](/search?q=EASTBOURNE) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-haven-nursery-school-bn23-5sw-ey433501) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), successfully manage their own personal needs, preparing them well for starting school. Leaders and staff use assessment well to monitor children's progress and identify any emerging concerns, swiftly referring to outside agencies to help children, including those with SEND, to get the help they need to make continued progress. Outdoor space Children enjoy many opportunities to build on their early writing skills, such as making marks on the floor outside with rainwater. Children learn about how to keep themselves healthy, enjoying daily opportunities to play outside where they learn about nature and promote their physical skills. EAL / language support Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, develop their communication skills well. Staff use a range of strategies, such as signing and picture cards, to help children understand and communicate their needs. ## Parent Reviews of The Haven Nursery School 3.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWZ9G5aTFW5EYemYixJwo4iklehaDUa42vnGrGHN_idF71C-TI=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) shawn martin a year ago I was very disappointed by the handling of our scheduled nursery visit at Haven Nursery School. The voicemail canceling our appointment, received just a day prior, ended with a casual “good luck with finding somewhere,” which felt detached and dismissive, offering no further assistance or support despite our clear need for a nursery place. There was no apology for the inconvenience or empathy for our situation, which made the experience feel impersonal. Additionally, having already booked a visit, I expected some priority or a more proactive effort to accommodate us for future openings, but the suggestion to simply rebook later felt inadequate. This lack of consideration left a poor impression. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJUE9qY2E3dnJYd2RBEAE!2m1!1s0x47df7309bc2b591f:0x623c435a8edc21ab) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW2jJ8r29IyAd4UVRZ7Denk-fca_ujDgxFxRTT3Okcm86ENvjvL=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) conceição Riberu a year ago Disappointed by the lack of transparency. I booked a nursery visit after clearly stating we were looking for an immediate place. Only a day before the appointment, I received a voicemail saying there were no spaces available until September — something that should have been communicated from the start. It felt like a waste of time and effort. I expected better communication and consideration. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VPR243WWpBci1fbHJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47df7309bc2b591f:0x623c435a8edc21ab) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIhCEqjAhsFdXgnpej45bipPX5CIW8T-N-7xkdfBI-Iz_09Gw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Emily Knight 6 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wWVRuZEVPWFUwV1c1dFEzSTBjQzFqTW1kUmNrRRAB!2m1!1s0x47df7309bc2b591f:0x623c435a8edc21ab) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXCN9jIrM2p8n2aJqfPr5R7VbVKtFAyDlITxO7L_5YmeW-a3MRy=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) Joseph Berry 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQybmQyaFR3EAE!2m1!1s0x47df7309bc2b591f:0x623c435a8edc21ab) Reviews from Google for The Haven Nursery School. 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