ABC Hook Lane Nursery

A bird house made by children, a lending library and an obstacle course built from cable reels give ABC Hook Lane Nursery a practical, hands-on character in its March 2022 inspection account. Small acts of independence mattered too, including children preparing their own crackers at snack time.

At its 17 March 2022 inspection, Ofsted rated the nursery Good, judged safeguarding effective and found that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities received very good support. The nursery has capacity for 18 children aged two to five at 60 Hook Lane, Bognor Regis.

Learning and Activities

The early years foundation stage sets the requirements for children's learning, development and care: the day combines learning experiences with attention to children's wellbeing. In March 2022, language and personal, social and emotional development were central to the curriculum. Staff gave children time to answer questions, listened to their ideas and used songs and stories throughout the day. These are useful foundations for expressing needs and joining in with others.

Practical learning extended beyond conversation. In March 2022, children explored dental care through discussions about dentist visits, toothbrushing activities and foods that support healthy teeth. A visit to the local library inspired a lending system back at nursery, connecting a community experience with something children could use themselves.

Outdoor and Community Life

In March 2022, outdoor play included jumping, climbing and balancing across cable reels. Children experimented with different ways of keeping steady, making physical activity an opportunity to judge risk. Feeding birds and observing the bird house they had made also gave children something living to watch and care for.

In March 2022, a key person offered comfort when a child felt unsettled. Adults helped children take turns, while snack preparation gave them opportunities to practise doing things independently. These examples show how reassurance and increasing responsibility sat alongside one another.

At the March 2022 inspection, Ofsted found that adaptations for children with SEND were made promptly, professionals visited children at nursery rather than requiring clinic attendance, and additional funding supported progress through resources such as sensory equipment. Bringing professional input into the nursery made that support part of a familiar setting.

There were also clear teaching-development priorities. In March 2022, discussions about individual staff performance were too infrequent to identify training needs reliably. Staff knew what children could do, but did not consistently turn that knowledge into precisely planned and delivered next steps.

The address is 60 Hook Lane, Bognor Regis, PO22 8AR. Opening hours are 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, during term time, with closure on bank holidays. That calendar is an important consideration for parents arranging care around work.

In March 2022, the nursery received funding for early education for children aged two, three and four. This is a dated account of participation rather than a promise of a funded place.

• Term-time attendance. The nursery opens during term time, from 8am to 4pm on weekdays. At a visit, ask which booking patterns and funded-hours arrangements would fit your child's week, including the treatment of meals and consumables.
• Teaching consistency. March 2022 priorities included more effective staff supervision and coaching. Families should weigh the Good judgement alongside that development need.
• Individual next steps. In March 2022, planning did not always translate children's existing skills into precise next activities. This matters when judging how closely learning follows an individual child's development.

ABC Hook Lane Nursery suits families seeking term-time care for children aged two to five. Its March 2022 account combines practical independence, language development and community learning with substantial SEND support. The balance is clear: a Good inspection judgement and concrete examples of thoughtful care, alongside improvement priorities concerning teaching consistency and individual learning plans.