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The Nursery School Company Worthing

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
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4.2(5 Google reviews) ·12 Manor Road, Worthing, BN11 3RT · West Sussex
Number of places
56 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

The day nursery School Company Worthing offers a nurturing childcare environment for children, housed in a beautifully refurbished Edwardian villa near the seafront. The day nursery prides itself on providing a warm, home-like atmosphere with a focus on child development and engagement.

They offer bespoke early years education, incorporating unique features such as a Beach School and Forest School programme, alongside an all-weather wrap-around garden, outdoor classroom, and sensory garden. The curriculum aims to foster a sense of belonging and prepares children for primary school, with uniform provided at no extra cost for those aged one and above.

The admission process includes detailed visits with the Nursery Manager and educators, as well as regular open mornings. Free Settle In Sessions are offered over one to two weeks to help children adjust comfortably to the new environment.

The nursery prioritises a September intake but may accommodate starts throughout the year based on availability. They also provide meals and a laundry service, reinforcing their commitment to holistic care.

Our ethos

The Nursery School Company Worthing provides a bespoke early years education through unique programmes like Beach School and Forest School, alongside a sensory garden and outdoor classroom. Their approach fosters a sense of belonging and prepares children for primary school within a nurturing, home-like atmosphere.

What it's like

Children benefit from an extensive range of experiences planned by staff, who consider children's existing knowledge and interests to build upon. This approach allows children to engage in activities like visiting a fishmonger and later interacting with real fish, enhancing their understanding of the natural world through sensory exploration. Children exhibit good behaviour and a positive attitude towards learning, supported by effective strategies that help them manage their behaviour and understand expectations.

Beach SchoolForest SchoolHome from home feelBespoke early years settingUniform provided

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged per full day session. A registration fee and refundable deposit are required upon booking, alongside a minimum weekly attendance requirement.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Registration fee and refundable deposit apply.
  • Minimum attendance of 3 full days is required, including at least one Monday or Friday.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30am - 6:00pm, 51 weeks a year (excluding inset days and bank holidays)

Age range

6 months to 5 years

Session types

Full Day

Food

Meals provided

Waitlist

Yes

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Nursery School Company Worthing

Last inspected 22 November 2023 · Hayley Kiely

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 benefit from an extensive range of experiences planned by staff, who consider children's existing knowledge and interests to build upon. This approach allows children to engage in activities like visiting a fishmonger and later interacting with real fish, enhancing their understanding of the natural world through sensory exploration. Children exhibit good behaviour and a positive attitude towards learning, supported by effective strategies that help them manage their behaviour and understand expectations.

Inspector highlights

  • Children benefit from an extensive range of planned experiences that build on their existing knowledge and interests.
  • The manager has a good understanding of the curriculum and has placed a strong focus on strengthening children's communication and language skills.
  • Staff have good knowledge of their key children and use information about home life to plan for their care and well-being.
  • The manager and SENDCo work with other agencies to provide effective support for children with SEND, including creating a sensory room.
  • Children are supported to develop independence skills through activities like making play dough, which strengthens their problem-solving abilities.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen information-sharing with parents to provide more precise details of the care arrangements for babies
  • 2support staff to more effectively prepare children for sleep time.
Inspection #10318932 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager and the special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator (SENDCo) work with other agencies to implement effective support for children. They seek advice from special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) specialists to ensure that the environment meets the needs of children, which included creating a sensory room to support children with their progress. Children with SEND explore their surroundings with fascination and interest, with staff enhancing these experiences.

Outdoor space

Staff effectively assess any risks during each session, such as regularly counting the children when they take them outside. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Google Reviews of The Nursery School Company Worthing

4.2
(5 Google reviews)
Monique Simmons
3 years ago

We recently moved our son from a very highly regarded nursery in Worthing to the Nursery School Company following a recommendation and I can say with hand on heart that The Nursery School Company is the best nursery in Worthing. It is professionally run by people who genuinely have a passion for providing a great service to the children and the parents. It is clean, the staff are consistent, it is not over crowded, the children appear settled (my son had not settle at his previous nursery after 5 months but settled here within 2 weeks), there are lots of different resources for the children to choose from, parents receive regular communication from the educators about their child and at last I feel that my son is in safe hands when I leave him. I give credit where credit is due and The Nursery School Company deserves my 5 stars. Thank you NSC!

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Samantha Theventhiran
2 years ago

By far the best nursery school in Worthing .. both my little ones go here and they love it. Amazing activities like sports, outings on the minibus, learning French, and even Alpacas visiting ! The food is outstanding and everything is just so organised. My children are so well looked after and they are so happy. Thank you NSC .

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darren ford
2 months ago

The company has repeatedly ignored the pleas of local residents to address concerns over the dangerous and inconsiderate parking of their customers. This company has failed to act as a credible and considerate corporate. They show a lack of concern or interest, despite the fact it is their existence which is causing the road outside to be dangerous, and creating a hostile atmosphere.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2023

  • January 2024Good
  • November 2023Good

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