Jack and Ella's Nursery School

Babies practising climbing and older children choosing library books give Jack and Ella's Nursery School a recognisable character: physical exploration and stories both featured in its March 2026 daily life. Based at Scout Hut Headquarters in Angmering, it has capacity for 21 children.

At its March 2026 inspection, Ofsted judged achievement, behaviour and routines, welfare, curriculum and teaching, inclusion, and leadership to be Strong standard, with safeguarding standards met. These are separate judgements rather than an overall grade.

In March 2026, babies had counting opportunities alongside tummy time and climbing. Movement and early mathematical learning were woven into their day, rather than reserved for older children. Older children used tools together and moved water during forest school activities, giving them practical reasons to cooperate.

The early years foundation stage sets the requirements for children's learning, development and care: everyday play and routines provide opportunities to develop skills. In March 2026, staff used questions and conversation within activities to encourage children to explain ideas and solve problems.

Older children could use a library each day, selecting books themselves and listening to stories. Independence also extended to lunch, when children served food or practised handling cutlery. These ordinary routines gave children things to attempt for themselves.

In March 2026, settling sessions were adjusted to each child's emotional needs. Staff also accommodated different start times for families establishing routines with very young babies. That made the settling arrangements responsive to the child rather than a single timetable.

Sleeping and eating were closely supervised, and staff responded to signs of hunger or tiredness. Babies' weaning and dietary needs shaped their care. Children received a nutritious meal and had access to fruit and vegetables throughout the day.

Daily discussions between leaders and staff covered children's progress, individual needs and possible barriers to learning. Families and outside agencies were involved in support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Regular progress updates included ideas parents could use at home, connecting nursery activities with family life.

The address is Scout Hut Headquarters, Fletcher's Field, Rectory Lane, Angmering, BN16 4JU. In March 2026, opening hours were 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday; children attending at that time were aged 0 to 3. That age range describes the children present then, rather than an admission limit.

The whole-setting capacity of 21 places is separate from the number of children sharing an activity or attending on a particular day.

• Attendance arrangements. March 2026 opening hours were 8am to 4pm on weekdays. Which booking patterns and current age limits would apply to your child?
• Further development. At the March 2026 inspection, Ofsted asked leaders to sustain standards and seek a greater impact for disadvantaged children, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, children with past or present involvement from children's social care, and children facing other barriers to learning or wellbeing. For families needing additional support, this makes the connection between individual planning and children's experiences an important consideration.

Jack and Ella's suits families who value learning through movement, books and everyday independence, alongside settling arrangements shaped around the child. Its March 2026 picture combines babies' physical exploration with older children's practical cooperation. The strongest decision value lies in those concrete experiences and the individual care routines, rather than a headline overall grade.