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The learning opportunities they provide the children are excellent. We definitely made the right choice and would recommend to anyone!\n\nWe went for a show round visit today and I cannot express how impressed I am. From the minute we we arrived all staff were welcoming and professional. The manager Shannan did a wonderful show around of the nursery and explained everything in detail. The environment was so calm and welcoming and the resources were amazing. We will definitely be sending our son here :)", "datePublished": "2023-09-14T16:04:15.753141Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Cheryl Knight" }, "reviewBody": "I would highly recommend this nursery. All staff are very welcoming.\n\nI have my daughter aged 3 and son 18 months at present attending the nursery.\n\nI have noticed after settling in on their first day how much they enjoy going to nursery and how excited they get to go there. It’s lovely to see the happiness from the children when they see the familiar faces (staff) they are now used to it is very comforting.\n\nAll staff give an explanation upon collection about what your child has been doing and what activities they have done, What they’ve eaten and overall how they are which is very re assuring.\n\nBoth of my children have shown an improvement since starting nursery.\nReally appreciate all the staffs hard work looking after my children :) I would give more stars if I could. 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[South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. WillowTree Nursery Portsmouth # WillowTree Nursery Portsmouth Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 22 Priory Crescent, Southsea, PO4 8RL · Portsmouth Number of places 54 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2024 Local authority Portsmouth 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 Willow Tree Nursery, situated in Milton, Portsmouth, is a family-operated establishment committed to providing a nurturing and enriching environment for children from three months old until they begin school. The nursery prides itself on extending the home and family atmosphere, placing each child at the core of its philosophy. Learning is fostered through play and exploration, tailored to individual interests and developmental paces, within a supportive setting rich with natural, open-ended resources. The environment is considered a vital 'third teacher,' alongside parents and practitioners, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and imagination. The nursery also emphasises outdoor activities and community engagement, with regular outings to local parks, beaches, and shops. The goal is to prepare children for their future educational journeys by instilling a love for learning and mastery of age-appropriate skills across the seven areas of learning outlined by the EYFS. Children are encouraged to develop into confident, resilient, and independent individuals. Our ethos WillowTree Nursery Portsmouth Limited believes in fostering a nurturing and enriching environment where children are at the core of the philosophy. Learning is child-led, driven by curiosity and exploration, with the environment acting as the 'third teacher.' The nursery aims to develop confident, resilient, and independent children, preparing them for school with a love for learning, guided by the EYFS framework. What it's like Children happily separate from their parents as they enter this warm and welcoming nursery. They independently find their named peg to place their bag and coat on. Children display a strong sense of belonging and show that they feel safe and secure. Home-from-home setting Child-centred approach Emphasis on outdoor play and community outings Family-owned and led ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Session types Full day 7.30am-5.30pm, School day 8.30am-4pm, Morning only 8am-1pm Opening hours Monday - Friday 7.30am-5.30pm Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of WillowTree Nursery Portsmouth Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10350619 Lead inspector Clare Leake [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254183)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2675794) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=willowtree-nursery-portsmouth-limited-po4-8rl-2675794) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for WillowTree Nursery Portsmouth Last inspected 26 June 2024 · Clare Leake 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 happily separate from their parents as they enter this warm and welcoming nursery. They independently find their named peg to place their bag and coat on. Children display a strong sense of belonging and show that they feel safe and secure. Inspector highlights - The knowledgeable managers lead their team well. - Staff support children well to develop an understanding of how to manage their own self-care needs. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress. - Staff promote children's communication and language skills well. - Partnerships with parents are good. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's skills in supporting children to remain interested and involved and develop their listening skills during group activities. Inspection #10350619 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254183) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Staff build strong partnerships with parents, who describe staff as being friendly and very helpful. Parents comment on how their children very much enjoy attending the nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress. Staff recognise when children need additional support. They work effectively with external agencies and local schools to support children's learning. Staff skilfully adapt activities, as appropriate, to ensure that all children can have their turn. For example, staff use simple sign language to ensure that children can understand instructions effectively. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of WillowTree Nursery Portsmouth 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXozO2W_KTETxoWt1KwMe2vjMQUB_So9oZZsmjhN5DyCuY32XcC=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Zoe Arnold 2 years ago Edit update: My son has now attended for 8 months and this nursery is absolutely amazing. The learning opportunities they provide the children are excellent. We definitely made the right choice and would recommend to anyone! We went for a show round visit today and I cannot express how impressed I am. From the minute we we arrived all staff were welcoming and professional. The manager Shannan did a wonderful show around of the nursery and explained everything in detail. The environment was so calm and welcoming and the resources were amazing. We will definitely be sending our son here :) [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNlLXNlZF9nRRAB!2m1!1s0x48745d5cf11f09a3:0x47962de62001e708) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKPcbOlJ24O_Jc4ekwfZLQvPAdE9o6K1l3zEBo8QezxYcep-A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Cheryl Knight 2 years ago I would highly recommend this nursery. All staff are very welcoming. I have my daughter aged 3 and son 18 months at present attending the nursery. I have noticed after settling in on their first day how much they enjoy going to nursery and how excited they get to go there. It’s lovely to see the happiness from the children when they see the familiar faces (staff) they are now used to it is very comforting. All staff give an explanation upon collection about what your child has been doing and what activities they have done, What they’ve eaten and overall how they are which is very re assuring. Both of my children have shown an improvement since starting nursery. Really appreciate all the staffs hard work looking after my children :) I would give more stars if I could. A lovely family run nursery. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4M2M2WDVBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48745d5cf11f09a3:0x47962de62001e708) Reviews from Google for WillowTree Nursery Portsmouth. 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