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Woodpeckers Nursery in Hangleton

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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5.0(8 Google reviews) ·Hangleton Primary School, Dale View, Hangleton, BN3 8LF · Brighton and Hove
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Brighton and Hove

About this day nursery

Woodpeckers Nursery, situated within Hangleton Primary School, provides a welcoming and enriching environment for children from 2 years of age. The day nursery operates a 'term-time plus extras' model where all activities are included, and funded places genuinely mean no cost to parents.

The day nursery's philosophy centres on equality and celebrating diversity, with a strong commitment to inclusivity for all children and families, regardless of educational needs, disabilities, race, culture, religion, or background. Through a variety of creative experiences, Woodpeckers aims to foster children's social skills, self-expression, and overall development, preparing them for the challenges of school while promoting self-respect and respect for others.

The dedicated team of educators, many with expertise in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, languages, and various arts, ensures a high-quality educational programme. Parents are actively encouraged to participate in their child's learning journey and the nursery community.

Our ethos

Everyone is equal, diversity is celebrated, and all are welcomed with a big smile. As someone who struggled to 'fit in' as a child and became a parent of a child with learning difficulties, I have learnt first hand how tough it can be to feel separate from your peers. This division can sometimes be due to educational needs and disabilities, race, culture, religion or backgrounds and can often appear through lack of knowledge, understanding or awareness. This is why it is so important to me that our nurseries embrace and support all children and their families, working together to ensure our play spaces are inclusive, and provide amazing learning opportunities and positive outcomes for all. Helping to change the world, one preschooler at a time. After all, none of us are the same, but all are equal and special in our own right.

What it's like

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, learn and develop well in this calm and nurturing nursery. Children benefit from caring attention and staff value each child as an individual, supporting them to settle and engage in play.

Term-time nurseryAll activities includedInclusive philosophyLocated within Hangleton Primary SchoolExperienced educators

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Mon - Fri: 08:45 - 16:15, Sat - Sun: Closed

Session types

Morning (08:45 to 12:30), Afternoon (12:30 to 15:15), Afterschool (15:15 to 16:15)

Age range

from 2 years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Registered with Ofsted

2020

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Woodpeckers Nursery

Last inspected 20 January 2023 · Sue Suleyman

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

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, learn and develop well in this calm and nurturing nursery. Children benefit from caring attention and staff value each child as an individual, supporting them to settle and engage in play.

Inspector highlights

  • Children, including those with SEND, learn and develop well in a calm, nurturing environment.
  • Staff focus strongly on developing children's communication and language, using signing and picture clues.
  • Children learn about diversity and enjoy culturally relevant activities, such as Chinese New Year.
  • Manager and staff know children well and plan effectively, using additional funding for targeted support.
  • Successful partnerships with parents; parents report children are happy and making good progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the teaching skills of less experienced staff, to help them know when adult direction or suggestions are needed and when to allow children to develop their own ideas
  • 2review and improve the routines of the day to allow children sufficient time to focus on an activity.
Inspection #10251630 · 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, learn and develop well; children who may need additional support are identified quickly and the provider and manager work with a wide range of other professionals to ensure they have the help they need.

Outdoor space

Children choose from a range of activities both indoors and outdoors. Staff use outdoor opportunities (for example, finding frozen water) to support children's exploration and physical problem-solving as they work to break sheets of ice safely.

EAL / language support

Children with English as an additional language are encouraged to use their first language as they play and are fully engaged in learning.

Google Reviews of Woodpeckers Nursery

5.0
(8 Google reviews)
Vivi He
11 months ago

Hello everyone, my daughter is studying at the Woodpeckers Nursery . All the staff here are very friendly, especially the manager Morakot, she is very excellent and gives us great help. Their team treats every child very gently. My daughter will be promoted to reception in 2025. During this transition period, they are also very patient in helping her with toilet training, book reading... etc. This is really a very good team. I highly recommend this nursery to everyone.

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rose bunting
2 years ago

My son has had a fabulous year at Woodpeckers, where he has absolutely thrived. The team have been fantastic, they are approachable and knowledgeable. The activities that the children do are varied and the setting is great, my son loves going exploring in the woodland area. A great nursery!

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Lydia F-W
2 years ago

Our son has had a great time at Woodpeckers. They have a lot of space indoors and outdoors, as it's attached to the school and used to be the infant area. It's also particularly good if you want your child to go to the attached primary school, so that they'll already know a good amount of kids and the area in general. Absolutely no regrets! They also send regular photos and updates, so you know what's going on.

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Cathy Mitchell
3 years ago

Our son has really enjoyed his year at Woodpeckers, Thomas has grown so much over the year and has become so much more confident. The staff have been brilliant at encouraging and teaching him and he is very fond of them all. He always looks forward to school days and enjoys the singing, stories and especially playing outside. We chose woodpeckers because of the outside space and our son has particularly enjoyed playing in the 'big playground'. Thomas will miss school over the summer holidays and I know will be excited to go back in September.

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Cooper Jackson
2 years ago

Our Son had a great time at Woodpeckers, Morakot and her team are all so lovely & friendly. The children have so much fun each session with a great variety of activities. The team provide support and care for each stage of your child’s development. We are very happy we chose Woodpeckers, Katy & Paul Jackson

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

20 January 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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