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However, due to the patience and perseverance of the team, our child has had referrals made and actioned, has gone from being carried in sobbing to skipping in without looking back to say goodbye and achieves something new-which is celebrated every single session.\nMostly recently, after two years of unsuccessfully managing to get my child to participate in messy play of any kind, the team looking after him have had him painting. This is an activity my child would previously physically run from.\n\nThe communication from the nursery is incredible, they have been accomodating with covid-19 restrictions to ensure parents still get the opportunity to have proper feedback, particularly those of us who's children aren't verbal, and use a platform to regularly post updates of how the child has eaten, drank, slept etc. With plenty of photos of activities available.\n\nI can not recommend the nursery enough.", "datePublished": "2025-02-11T11:19:51.629154Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Beta Saraiva" }, "datePublished": "2024-09-18T09:43:18.559346Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/twynham-house-nursery-school-bh23-1pl-2592771#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "South West", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=South%20West" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Twynham House Nursery School", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/twynham-house-nursery-school-bh23-1pl-2592771" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/twynham-house-nursery-school-bh23-1pl-2592771#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What outdoor space does Twynham House Nursery School have?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The outdoor area includes a growing garden where children explore real plants and creatures. 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Twynham House Nursery School # Twynham House Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Twynham House, 15 Stour Road, Christchurch, BH23 1PL · Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Number of places 97 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole 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 Twynham House Nursery School, established in 2020, operates a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in Christchurch, looking after children aged 0-5 years. 30am until 6pm. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 1st September 2025. Children at Twynham House Nursery School confidently develop their identity and learn to respect others through a diverse curriculum. This includes carefully chosen books that reflect each child's life and experiences, and mealtimes featuring dishes from various places and cultures, deepening their understanding of the world. Staff foster independence by encouraging children to manage self-care tasks, such as signing themselves in on arrival and helping to set tables. The curriculum also prepares children for their next stage of learning, with staff using assessment effectively to identify and support those at risk of delay through robust interventions. The nursery encourages outdoor learning, with staff creating a growing garden where children can explore real plants and creatures, water plants, and find worms in the soil. Leaders effectively support staff through coaching and mentoring, which nurtures their ideas and develops the nursery's well-sequenced curriculum, ensuring a high-quality early years education. What it's like Children confidently develop their identity and learn respect for others through diverse books and mealtimes, which feature dishes from various places and cultures. Staff foster independence by encouraging children to manage self-care tasks and greet staff on arrival. The curriculum prepares children for their next stage of learning. Confident Children Respect for Diversity Independent Learners Effective Staff Support Outdoor Growing Garden Strong Family Partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Twynham House Nursery School Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10418264 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50290405)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2592771) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=twynham-house-nursery-school-bh23-1pl-2592771) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Twynham House Nursery School Last inspected 1 September 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children confidently develop their identity and learn respect for others through diverse books and mealtimes, which feature dishes from various places and cultures. Staff foster independence by encouraging children to manage self-care tasks and greet staff on arrival. The curriculum prepares children for their next stage of learning. Inspector highlights - Leaders support staff effectively through careful coaching and mentoring, which nurtures staff ideas and develops the curriculum. - Children feel confident and motivated to engage in a wide range of experiences, such as using real tools responsibly. - Staff support children's speaking and listening skills effectively, engaging in meaningful conversations and extending their language. - The curriculum for personal, social and emotional development is effective, with staff building warm, trusting relationships with children. - Leaders value the crucial role parents play and actively listen to their feedback to support children's learning and development. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen how staff model and explain new skills so that children clearly understand what is being taught and can build their skills effectively - 2 refine how the curriculum supports children to recognise and talk about their feelings, so they develop the skills to manage their emotions and behaviour more independently. Inspection #10418264 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50290405) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff use assessment well to identify children who are at risk of delay and provide robust interventions where needed. Consequently, children make the progress they are capable of. Outdoor space For example, staff create a growing garden to introduce real plants and creatures for children to explore, observe and take care of. Children enjoy watering the plants and finding worms in the soil. ## Parent Reviews of Twynham House Nursery School 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJhKEBRyJHDvTbDaHs8AbVa86Uu_eh9KGy9U6RVnEGlQB_HEg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Emma Beacon 4 months ago Fantastic nursery, our daughter went here for a year and by far the best nursery I have seen. Unfortunately as we were moving town we had to move her. Highly recommended, very nurturing, caring and go above and beyond. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xsVlN6VnpkVTlLUVc4eWJtbFBZbGczT1dnNVJtYxAB!2m1!1s0x48739fbbcf3d2953:0x2338b31174b8c0c4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJqxdh50l7iV6J80riMZBnUbuXAzfFp2IxbJSwx70605h5FRg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Elizabeth Woodward a year ago Esha, Nikhil, Catherine and the team have created an environment full of love that is evident from when you walk through the door. The team are always welcoming, even staff from other rooms and the kitchen will say hello to my child by name. For us, the nursery family they have created has also given us great hope as our child has special needs and has struggled to settle and engage in most typical activities compared to a child of the same age. However, due to the patience and perseverance of the team, our child has had referrals made and actioned, has gone from being carried in sobbing to skipping in without looking back to say goodbye and achieves something new-which is celebrated every single session. Mostly recently, after two years of unsuccessfully managing to get my child to participate in messy play of any kind, the team looking after him have had him painting. This is an activity my child would previously physically run from. The communication from the nursery is incredible, they have been accomodating with covid-19 restrictions to ensure parents still get the opportunity to have proper feedback, particularly those of us who's children aren't verbal, and use a platform to regularly post updates of how the child has eaten, drank, slept etc. With plenty of photos of activities available. I can not recommend the nursery enough. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNXbXFXcUd3EAE!2m1!1s0x48739fbbcf3d2953:0x2338b31174b8c0c4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWYXvNZSgow-Gx4_UeBeEg0eckqKB0XoScgRlb9_DNsduADePY5=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Beta Saraiva a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURINWR5Mk1BEAE!2m1!1s0x48739fbbcf3d2953:0x2338b31174b8c0c4) Reviews from Google for Twynham House Nursery School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2537975277577355460&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: November 2022 - November 2025 Good - September 2025 Good - December 2022 Good - November 2022 Good ## Frequently asked about Twynham House Nursery School ### What outdoor space does Twynham House Nursery School have? ### Which funded hours does Twynham House Nursery School accept? ### How is Twynham House Nursery School classified by Ofsted? ### What are the opening hours at Twynham House Nursery School? ## Nearby day nurseries in Christchurch Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Twynham House Nursery School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Stour Road Day Nursery Christchurch · BH23 1JL 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/stour-road-day-nursery-bh23-1jl-ey535994) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Tops Day Nursery Christchurch Christchurch · BH23 1DE 5.0(16 reviews) ](/nursery/tops-day-nursery-christchurch-bh23-1de-ey546997) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Three Bears Pre-School Christchurch · BH23 2JR ](/nursery/three-bears-pre-school-bh23-2jr-ey312682) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School Bournemouth · BH6 5NB 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/kings-castle-montessori-nursery-school-bh6-5nb-ey380634) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Cranleigh Lodge Day Nursery Bournemouth · BH6 5JZ 5.0(21 reviews) ](/nursery/cranleigh-lodge-day-nursery-bh6-5jz-ey361917) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Iford Bridge Nursery & Pre-School Bournemouth · BH6 5RG ](/nursery/iford-bridge-nursery-pre-school-bh6-5rg-ey467978) [See all nurseries in Christchurch →](/search?q=Christchurch) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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