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'Little Thinkers' at New Horizons Portsmouth

Isambard Brunel Junior School, Wymering Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7HX

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Type of Institution

Nursery

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Age group

1-5 years old

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Number of places

60 places

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Number of staff

25

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Ofsted Rating

Good

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Summary

Young children have spent a short time on the earth therefore much about it is a mystery to them.  In a world dominated by technology, it is amazing that we can still be mesmerised by something that is not on a screen; something as wonderous as a shiny spider’s web sparkling with dew upon a wet, Autumn morning.  Our wonders will guide our adventures. We will seek out moments that wow and captivate children, causing their eyes to shine and their tongues to stick out in deep concentration.


As a part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, our ‘curiosity’ curriculum is planned by experienced teachers and practitioners who understand the next stage of education and are committed to laying the very best foundations during the early years for their all-through thinking journey. 


We know that learning habits are vital for success. We support our children to learn about the world through cause and effect and by refining our questions to ensure children think in a clear and logical way. The theory behind Edward De Bono's Thinking hats is employed to encourage children to use their senses to state facts, solve problems independently and to recognise and respond to emotions.

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Manager

Farran Harvey

Owner

Little Thinkers Nursery & Pre-School

Provider type

Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises

Provider subtype

Full day care

Local authority

Portsmouth

Parliamentary Constituency

Not yet updated

Education Stages

no
Early years register (0-5 years)
no
Compulsory childcare register (5-8 years)
no
Voluntary childcare register (8 years +)

Year Founded

30/9/2004

Nursery hours

yes
Monday: 07:00 - 19:00
yes
Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
yes
Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
yes
Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
yes
Friday: 07:00 - 19:00
yes
Saturday: 07:00 - 13:00
no
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Education Provision

Phase of Education

Nursery / Early Years

Pre-school / Nursery Class

Education Stages

Nursery / Early Years

0 - 3 year olds

Pre-School / Nursery School

3 - 5 year olds

Care Provision

Open all year

yes

Open during half term

yes

Full-day care sessions

yes

Half-day care sessions

yes

Before School care arrangement with local schools

no

After School care arrangement with local schools

no

School Holiday care for local school pupils

no

SEND Provisions

This nursery has experience in looking after/supporting children diagnosed with or experiencing the following:

Other

Other

Behaviour, Emotional and Social Development Needs

Communication and Interaction Needs

Communication and Interaction Needs

Sensory and/or Physical Needs

Behaviour, Emotional and Social Development Needs

Sensory and/or Physical Needs

Cognition and Learning Difficulties

Cognition and Learning Difficulties

Sensory and/or Physical Needs

Other

Cognition and Learning Difficulties

Cognition and Learning Difficulties

50

total number of nursery care places

Full-Day Care

Enquire for places availability

Half-Day Care

Limited spaces available

10

total number of out of school care places

Before School Care

Waiting list

After School Care

Waiting list

10

total number of school holiday care places

Full-Day Care

Places available

Half-Day Care

Places available

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Staff Information

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Staff

25

Total number of staff

5

Number of care staff

8

Number of support staff

5

Number of other staff

Upcoming events

Open days

Date:

17/1/2024

Time:

07:00 - 09:30

On-site Parking:

No

Disabled Parking:

No

Booking info:

Fantastic Day

What to expect:

Fantastic Day

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Open days

Date:

26/4/2024

Time:

07:10 - 07:20

On-site Parking:

Yes

Disabled Parking:

Yes

Booking info:

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Tour days

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Yes

Booking:

Yes

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Virtual Video Tour

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Fees information

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Funded Childcare Entitlement
Fee notes
week

Fees per full 5 day week

$70
Under 3 years old
$50
Over 3 years old
week

Fees per single full day

$70
Under 3 years old
$50
Over 3 years old
half a day

Fees per half day (am or pm)

$35
Under 3 years old
$25
Over 3 years old

What’s included:

yes
Nappies and Wipes
yes
Baby Formula Milk
yes
Fruit
yes
Breakfast
yes
Mid-morning snacks
yes
Lunch

Funding available:

yes
Tax free childcare
yes
15 hours free childcare
yes
30 hours free childcare
yes
Tax credits for children
yes
Universal credit for childcare

Discounts available:

yes
Sibling discount
yes
Multi-day discount
yes
Other discounts are available

Nursery Facilities

We provide:

yes
Outdoor play area
yes
Arts & Crafts facilities
yes
Vegetable patch / Allotment
yes
Nappy changing facilities
yes
CCTV
yes
Music facilities
yes
Secured entrance to building
yes
Garden
yes
Outdoor astroturf
yes
Farm/Forest
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Out of School Care Provision

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Before School Care

07:00-08:30

What’s included:

yes
Adult-led activities
yes
After school meal
yes
Appropriate for SEND pupils
yes
Child-led activities
yes
Computer/devices for learning
yes
Fruit
yes
Healthy snacks
yes
Other activities are offered
yes
Indoor play
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After School Care

15:30-19:00

What’s included:

yes
Adult-led activities
yes
Child-led activities
yes
Computer/devices for learning
yes
Fruit
yes
After school meal
yes
Appropriate for SEND pupils
yes
Healthy snacks
yes
Indoor play
yes
Other activities are offered
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Holiday School Care

07:00-19:00

What’s included:

yes
Adult-led activities
yes
After school meal
yes
Other activities are offered
yes
Appropriate for SEND pupils
yes
Computer/devices for learning
yes
Child-led activities
yes
Fruit
yes
Healthy snacks
yes
Indoor play

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Ofsted

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Ofsted rating: Good
Last inspection:22/1/2020
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Breakdown of Ofsted Rating: 22/1/2020

Food and Hygiene

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Food

We take Eating seriously at Little Thinkers nurseries because we know that a nutritious diet supports a child’s healthy brain development. Eating well is closely linked to increased cognitive ability. We know as adults that hunger or discomfort can stop you experieencing things in the same way.


Our children are served their lunch at tables and are given serving dishes in the middle of the table so they can serve themselves the food. They sit in a collabaorative way so that they can be supported in the social act of eating with others.


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Food
Preparation:

yes
All food is freshly prepared on the premises by a dedicated and qualified catering team
yes
Special dietary requirements are catered for
no
Halal options are available
no
Kosher options are available
yes
Vegetarian meals are available
yes
Vegan meals are available
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Example food menu

No food information available
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