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Two Little Birds Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
·The Pump House, Coates, Fittleworth, Pulborough, RH20 1ES · West Sussex
Number of places
30 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Two Little Birds Nursery, situated in the South Downs, offers an exceptional outdoor learning environment inspired by nature and the Reggio Emilia philosophy, combined with Scandinavian nature nursery practices. It is dedicated to fostering happy, healthy, creative, and resilient children with a deep love for learning and the natural world.

The nursery holds an Outstanding Ofsted rating and prioritises a gentle rhythm to the day, allowing for rich play and strong connections. The team comprises highly qualified and experienced educators, including specialists in various fields such as art, music, bushcraft, and forest schooling.

Two Little Birds Nursery aims to create a supportive community, working closely with families and offering accessible, high-quality childcare that integrates with the natural landscape and their educational approach. The nursery is committed to making quality early years education accessible, offering funded places and a clear structure for funded hours.

Our ethos

The Two Little Birds Nursery's pedagogical approach is inspired by nature and the Reggio Emilia philosophy, incorporating Scandinavian nature nursery practices. They are dedicated to fostering happy, healthy, creative, and resilient children with a love for learning and the natural world, emphasising a gentle rhythm and rich play.

What it's like

Leaders and staff are passionate about the care they provide children and want them to feel valued and heard. They plan activities that are determined by the children's interests and place them at the heart of everything they do. Staff create an environment that is engaging and rich with open-ended resources to support children's curiosity.

Forest SchoolOutdoor LearningReggio Emilia InspiredOfsted OutstandingNature-based Curriculum

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged for all-year-round attendance based on half day or full day sessions, with separate rates for children under and over two years old. A consumables contribution is applied to certain funded hours, with financial assistance options available for eligible families.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Good to know

  • Fees are structured for all-year-round attendance on either a half day or full day basis.
  • An hourly consumables contribution applies to funded hours taken above the minimum session.
  • Financial assistance for consumable fees is available to eligible families.
  • Progressive charges apply for late payments, with childcare subject to refusal if fees remain unpaid.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Two Little Birds Nursery

Last inspected 15 May 2025 · Pippa Clark

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

Leaders and staff are passionate about the care they provide children and want them to feel valued and heard. They plan activities that are determined by the children's interests and place them at the heart of everything they do. Staff create an environment that is engaging and rich with open-ended resources to support children's curiosity.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff are passionate about children feeling valued and heard.
  • Staff run daily forest school sessions and weekly beach school sessions to promote children's personal, social and emotional development.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and children who may need additional support, are making good progress.
  • Children are confident communicators and their vocabulary is expanded through spontaneous interactions.
  • Children's physical development is supported very well, with ample opportunities for physical activity and risk management.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen and embed roles and responsibilities to fully support the smooth running of the setting.
Inspection #10388809 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and children who may need additional support, are making good progress. Staff know the children well and consistently support their individual needs, for example, by skilfully encouraging children who are developing their social skills to share experiences with others, following their interests.

Outdoor space

Staff run daily forest school sessions and weekly beach school sessions to promote children's personal, social and emotional development. Children spend most of their day outside and have plenty of opportunities to be physically active, independently climbing equipment with three points of contact. Older children work together to carry logs and branches to create artwork.

Inspection history

Date: May 2025

  • June 2025Good
  • May 2025Good

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