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The Watership Down Nursery # The Watership Down Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Aug 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Lady Rose Hall, Laverstoke Lane, Whitchurch, RG28 7NY · Hampshire Number of places 25 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2024 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Watership Down Nursery & Preschool, located in Laverstoke near Whitchurch, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from 3 months to 5 years old. This family-run nursery prides itself on fostering a deep connection with the natural world through its innovative outdoor learning curriculum and Forest School approach. Children are encouraged to explore, discover, and develop confidence through hands-on activities like fire making, outdoor cooking, nature walks, and growing their own fruits and vegetables. The nursery aims to instil values of sustainability and healthy living from an early age, while also providing a strong focus on creativity and well-being with activities such as riverside painting and mindful outdoor yoga. With an ethos centred around being a 'home away from home,' the dedicated staff ensure each child feels comfortable, secure, and cared for, tailoring routines to individual interests. The nursery operates 50 weeks a year, from 8 am to 5:30 pm, providing flexibility for parents and an enriching experience for its young attendees. The nursery has received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, highlighting its broad curriculum, ambitious leadership, and excellent partnership with parents. Our ethos The Watership Down Nursery & Preschool integrates a Forest School approach into its outdoor learning curriculum, encouraging children to explore nature through hands-on activities like fire making and gardening. Their ethos is centred around being a 'home away from home', fostering sustainability, healthy living, creativity, and well-being. What it's like Babies and children thrive in this small, exceptional and home-from-home nursery. Staff provide a broad curriculum based on children's interests and development, ensuring all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make exceptional progress. Forest School Outdoor Learning Family-run Ofsted Outstanding ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.facebook.com/watershipdownnursery/) ## Key facts Opening hours 08:00 - 17:30 Monday to Friday Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Food Growing own fruits and vegetables Established 2016 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Watership Down Nursery Inspection date Aug 2024 Inspection no. 10351038 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50257176)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501229) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-watership-down-nursery-rg28-7ny-ey501229) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Watership Down Nursery Last inspected 12 August 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Babies and children thrive in this small, exceptional and home-from-home nursery. Staff provide a broad curriculum based on children's interests and development, ensuring all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make exceptional progress. Inspector highlights - The outstanding leadership team has an ambitious vision and supports staff well-being. - Staff devise a unique and inspiring curriculum, incorporating trips to the village and local church. - Children are encouraged to problem-solve and manage risks, learning about road safety. - Children have exciting opportunities to develop large and small muscles in the enabling outdoor area. - Staff support children's personal development extremely well, encouraging independence and healthy lifestyles. Inspection #10351038 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50257176) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Staff are really caring and have always got the children's best interests at heart. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make exceptional progress from their starting points. Makaton signing is an integral part of their communication for all children, particularly for those who have yet to gain their voice. Outdoor space Children have exciting opportunities to develop and strengthen their large and small muscles. Staff provide hands-on experiences for children in the enabling outdoor area, such as pulling up carrots and onions in the allotment and learning about road safety. ## Parent Reviews of The Watership Down Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUjSs4zEU4JWMxqsX3JLLb_EMpnIk3WeJxcw-lNdRSlIXmyW2M=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Gregory Hall 4 years ago GOOD SCHOOL BY THE FIRE OFFICER Greg. Hall MRICS; MCIOB; MASI & MICE. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURhdVBLeHBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48741b44e030a1a9:0xc92e21cc4094da73) Reviews from Google for The Watership Down Nursery. 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[View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50257176) ## Frequently asked about The Watership Down Nursery ### How can The Watership Down Nursery be contacted? ### What do the fees at The Watership Down Nursery say? ### What size of nursery is The Watership Down Nursery? ### How is The Watership Down Nursery classified by Ofsted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Whitchurch Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Watership Down Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### The Oak Tree Nursery & Pre-School Whitchurch · RG28 7EB ](/nursery/the-oak-tree-nursery-pre-school-ltd-rg28-7eb-ey264320) - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 2.0 mi ### Little Steps Montessori Nursery School Basingstoke · RG25 3BT 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/little-steps-montessori-nursery-school-rg25-3bt-ey458183) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 2.1 mi ### Whitchurch Montessori Nursery and Forest School Whitchurch · RG28 7FE ](/nursery/whitchurch-montessori-nursery-and-forest-school-rg28-7fe-2748644) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.5 mi ### Ninny's House St Mary Bourne · SP11 6BE ](/nursery/ninny-s-house-sp11-6be-2677826) [See all nurseries in Whitchurch →](/search?q=Whitchurch) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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