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Tops Copnor

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
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4.9(13 parent reviews) ·Pompey Health and Fitness, 442 Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5EW · Portsmouth
Number of places
35 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Portsmouth

About this day nursery

Tops Copnor, operating since 2019, is a childcare setting for children aged 0-4 years, open weekdays from 7:30am to 6pm all year round. Children arrive happily to the nursery and are greeted by friendly, welcoming staff, forming close relationships with their key person, which helps them feel safe and secure.

The dedicated baby-room staff provide plenty of engaging activities tailored to individual needs, focusing on well-thought-out experiences to develop children's skills. Children freely explore the inviting play environment and access a range of unique and stimulating resources.

They have great fun learning in the extensive outdoor area, splashing in puddles, making a dinosaur swamp with sand and rainwater, and stamping in wet sand in the sandpit. The nursery provides a wealth of opportunities and experiences, both outdoors and indoors, in all weathers.

The manager and her team plan a broad and balanced curriculum, showing passion for children developing essential life skills, which contributes to the good progress all children make. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with the manager and Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) working effectively with external agencies and parents to identify and address any learning gaps quickly and utilise additional funding effectively.

What it's like

Children arrive happily to the nursery and are greeted by friendly, welcoming staff, forming close relationships with key staff, which helps them feel safe and secure. They freely explore the inviting play environment and access a range of unique and stimulating resources. Baby-room staff provide plenty of activities tailored to children's needs, including well-thought-out experiences to develop their skills.

Happy childrenSupportive staffEngaging outdoor provisionStrong SENCo supportVaried curriculum

Key facts

Opening hours

weekdays, from 7.30am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Tops Copnor

Last inspected 24 August 2022

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 arrive happily to the nursery and are greeted by friendly, welcoming staff, forming close relationships with key staff, which helps them feel safe and secure. They freely explore the inviting play environment and access a range of unique and stimulating resources. Baby-room staff provide plenty of activities tailored to children's needs, including well-thought-out experiences to develop their skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive happily and form close relationships with staff, feeling safe and secure.
  • Baby-room staff provide plenty of activities and know what children need to learn next.
  • Children behave well and are incredibly polite, making good progress due to high expectations for their development.
  • The manager and her team plan a broad and balanced curriculum, passionate about children developing essential life skills.
  • All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress and receive effective support.

Areas to develop

  • 1make the most of staff interactions with children to offer further challenge and extend children's learning fully
  • 2review the organisation and structure of group times to take into consideration the age ranges and individual needs of the children present, to enhance learning opportunities to the highest level.
Inspection #10221667 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and the most vulnerable children, make good progress. The manager and the special educational needs coordinator work well with external agencies and respond to advice quickly. Regular meetings with professionals and parents mean any gaps in learning are identified quickly and additional funding is used effectively.

Outdoor space

Children have great fun learning in the outdoor environment. They splash in puddles, make a dinosaur swamp with sand and rainwater, and stamp in the wet sand in the sand pit. They enjoy a wealth of opportunities and experiences, outside and in all weathers, exploring the large and well-equipped outdoor area and spontaneously extending their environment to create tracks for wheeled toys.

Parent Reviews of Tops Copnor

4.9
(13)
iosefina cochior
7 months ago

I am extremely happy with the nursery and the wonderful team — especially Jenny, Becca, Ildi, and Bonie — who take such amazing care of the children every day. My daughter is very happy there; she goes in with a big smile every morning and always talks excitedly about her day. I’ve noticed such a beautiful development in her; she has grown so much emotionally, socially, and cognitively. The warm atmosphere, the variety of activities, and the genuine care from Jenny, Becca, Ildi, and Bonie make all the difference. We are truly grateful for everything you do! 💕

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A KG
a year ago

We are very happy to have chosen this nursery. We chose it due to the quality of the hot meals provided, the outdoor space, the activities provided (including cooking and forest school) and the general vibe of the staff and children. We love seeing the daily updates of what our child got up to on the app (very handy and easy to use). Our child has grown in confidence and she has attended each day with a smile on her face. We are very grateful to the staff for all that they do to engage the children and the creative, day to day activities that they provide.

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Adele Cottrell
a year ago

Excellent nursery! My child loves going every week and also participates in the cooking school they offer. They have a nice sized play area in the garden and the staff are all lovely! I’d definitely recommend this nursery to anyone looking for an excellent nursery in the area.

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midgepop
2 years ago

Both my children love going to nursery each day. They have lots of fun, so many activities for them to do. Staff are so friendly and engaging with the children, trustworthy and kind carers. Updates from app of the activities the children get up to, great to follow their learning outside of home.

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Martha Thompson
2 years ago

Fantastic staff that make my son feel so loved and welcome. Great communication with parents and the app is great, easy to use and informative. The nursery itself has a lovely feel to it and there is so much for the children to do and explore. 10/10

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Inspection history

Date: August 2022

  • September 2022Good
  • August 2022Good

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