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Willowdene Nursery School in Chichester

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
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4.5(2 parent reviews) ·1 Tangmere Road, Tangmere, Chichester, PO20 2HW · West Sussex
Number of places
78 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Willowdene Nursery School, established in 1990, offers childcare for children aged 0-5 years. The nursery focuses on fostering a love of learning and curiosity, encouraging children to think, question, explore, and create.

They aim to inspire social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development at each child's individual pace, within a secure, happy, and stimulating environment. The curriculum incorporates the arts, with activities like painting and dancing, and emphasises outdoor play in their charming garden, which features a variety of resources.

Imaginative play is also a key component, with specially designed spaces for role-playing and other activities linked to current topics and themes throughout the term.

Our ethos

Willowdene Nursery School "focuses on fostering a love of learning and curiosity, encouraging children to think, question, explore, and create." They aim to "inspire social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development at each child's individual pace," incorporating arts, outdoor play, and imaginative play.

What it's like

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at Willowdene Nursery School. They are excited to arrive and are greeted warmly by staff, forming strong and caring bonds. Children show a positive attitude to learning, benefiting from a curriculum strong in expression, personal skills, and vocabulary. They are confident, curious, and behave very well, learning to share and take turns.

Established 1990Focus on creativity and imaginationEmphasis on arts and outdoor playStimulating and secure environment

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8am - 5:30pm

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1990

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Willowdene Nursery School

Last inspected 26 May 2023 · Tina Lambert

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 thoroughly enjoy their time at Willowdene Nursery School. They are excited to arrive and are greeted warmly by staff, forming strong and caring bonds. Children show a positive attitude to learning, benefiting from a curriculum strong in expression, personal skills, and vocabulary. They are confident, curious, and behave very well, learning to share and take turns.

Inspector highlights

  • Children show a positive attitude to their learning and benefit from a curriculum that has a strong focus on expression, personal skills and vocabulary.
  • Babies develop secure attachments with their key person. The staff in the baby room are skilled at supporting the youngest children's social and emotional well-being.
  • Staff feel well supported and appreciate the manager's commitment to their well-being.
  • Children are learning the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.
  • The manager and her staff have a secure knowledge and understanding of their role in keeping children safe.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's skills in planning for and engaging those children who are younger, quieter or less confident, to ensure that all children fully benefit from the learning opportunities available.
Inspection #10285994 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say that the reflective and caring manager is a role model, who continually strives for improvement

staff comment that the manager is 'hands on', knowledgeable and passionate in her approach, which positively impacts the working environment

they say that they feel extremely valued and supported, and that the nursery is 'an inspiring and fun place to work'

parents comment that the nursery is a loving learning environment and say that the transitions to school are extremely well supported

parents appreciate that the staff 'go above and beyond' to support children to explore in a safe and secure environment

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children access the outdoors daily to gain fresh air and to be active. They ride bicycles, climb on apparatus and play chase with each other.

Parent Reviews of Willowdene Nursery School

4.5
(2)
Sophia Negar Afshar
7 years ago

They came recommended from a friend and we couldn't be happier with the services. Such a fantastic group of caregivers. We immediately fell in love when we walked in. My son is very happy going and makes me even happier. My second will definitely be going here as well.

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Inspection history

Date: October 2004

  • June 2023Good
  • May 2023Good
  • November 2017Good
  • October 2017Good
  • March 2014Good
  • February 2014Good
  • April 2011Requires improvement
  • March 2008Good
  • October 2004Good

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