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Woodlands Early Learning in Southampton

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
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5.0(11 parent reviews) ·108 Barnes Lane, Sarisbury Green, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 7BJ · Hampshire
Number of places
132 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Woodlands Early Learning offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, focusing on making learning a fun and engaging experience. The nursery aims to build strong foundations for children's future academic and social development.

They cater to different age groups with tailored educational approaches, fostering discovery, exploration, and individual creativity. The curriculum is designed to support the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring comprehensive development for all children.

Woodlands Early Learning emphasises a family-like atmosphere where each child's uniqueness is celebrated and imagination is inspired. They also highlight their commitment to social responsibility and sustainable practices through an 'Eco Journey' initiative.

Our ethos

Woodlands Early Learning uses a play-based approach, inspired by the EYFS framework, to foster discovery, exploration, and creativity. They aim to build strong social and academic foundations in a nurturing, family-like environment that celebrates individuality and inspires imagination, with a commitment to social responsibility and sustainability through their 'Eco Journey' initiative.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and are greeted warmly by staff. Babies and younger children develop strong, nurturing relationships with their key staff, settling confidently into new routines and feeling safe and well cared for. Children are inquisitive and become engrossed in activities, exploring their own ideas.

Nurturing environmentEYFS provisionEco-consciousFamily-like atmosphere

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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

Opening hours

weekday all year round from 7.30am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Woodlands Early Learning

Last inspected 16 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 and are greeted warmly by staff. Babies and younger children develop strong, nurturing relationships with their key staff, settling confidently into new routines and feeling safe and well cared for. Children are inquisitive and become engrossed in activities, exploring their own ideas.

Inspector highlights

  • Leadership within the nursery is good, with a strong culture of mutual respect and a shared vision.
  • Staff promote children's communication and language skills well, introducing new vocabulary and encouraging its use.
  • Children behave well, learning to play cooperatively and respectfully with peers.
  • Partnerships with parents are good, supporting a shared approach to children's care and learning.
  • Staff support children's physical skills well through active play and fine-motor activities.

Areas to develop

  • 1embed the curriculum more securely and enhance the intent behind planned activities to help extend children's learning even further
  • 2focus staff professional development more precisely on gaining skills and knowledge that can be used to enhance the support for individual children's learning, based on their particular needs.
Inspection #10250229 · 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 (SEND), make good progress from their starting points. Partnerships with parents support a shared approach to children's care and learning for all children, including those with SEND.

Outdoor space

The inspectors 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 Woodlands Early Learning

5.0
(11)
Becki Mattin
9 months ago

I am so pleased we chose Woodlands to care for our child. They have gone above and beyond to help him become a wonderful, well rounded human and are truly devoted to supporting children through their journey to school. The rising fours concept where 4 year olds are prepared for school is the cherry on the cake for what has been a wonderful experience. So much so, that we are gladly sending our second child there soon. Thank you Woodlands, we’ll see you soon!

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Kate Tomkins
a year ago

We cannot recommend Woodlands enough! Both of our children have been at the nursery since they were 9 and 11 months old and are now leaving to start infant’s school. Throughout their journey, the nursery has been nothing short of amazing. Both our children have loved attending Woodlands and the confidence grow has been incredible. Their key workers have always shown genuine care and dedication towards them, and the children have also formed strong relationships with numerous other members of the team, enabling them to feel happy and secure whilst at nursery. The team at Woodlands are friendly and have always been happy to help with anything we’ve needed. Our son has a speech disorder, and the support we’ve received from the SEN staff has been incredible. We’re so grateful for everything this nursery has done for our children and wholeheartedly recommend Woodlands to anyone looking for a nursery who will go above and beyond to support and care for their children.

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Clare Georgeson
9 years ago

My eldest graduated from Woodlands in July 2016. He was a Woodlands child from 3 months old and we were absolutely thrilled that we picked here as his nursery and pre-school. The love, care, inspiration and support given to him was amazing. My youngest is now preparing to move from Baby Bees to Busy Bees and she is thriving being in the Woodlands setting. The whole team has been a wonderful extension to our family for the past 5 years. Keep up the amazing work Woodlands!

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Claire Croud
7 years ago

I am not sure that there are enough superlatives to describe this nursery! The opportunities that my daughter has been provided with have been amazing. The caring and nurturing environment that they create leaves me so very comfortable in leaving my most precious possession in their care. Communication with parents is excellent and I feel very privileged for my daughter to attend this nursery.

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Amanda Davey
9 months ago

All of my 4 grandchildren have come here over the years, can't recommend it enough the staff are amazing loving and caring all he grandchildren gave thrived so much in there time here

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Inspection history

Date: September 2008

  • August 2022Good
  • June 2017Good
  • January 2014Outstanding
  • September 2008Outstanding

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