Three Little Birds Forest Nursery

Whole days outdoors give Three Little Birds Forest Nursery its character. In January 2026, children spent their days in nature, choosing between play, exploration and rest while adults developed learning from their interests. That makes the outdoor setting central to the experience, rather than an occasional change of scene.

At its January 2026 inspection, Ofsted judged inclusion and leadership and governance Exceptional, the other evaluated areas Strong standard, and safeguarding standards met. The nursery has 21 places in total; children attending in January 2026 were aged 1 to 4.

In January 2026, the curriculum followed the early years foundation stage: the framework for children's learning, development and care, translated here into play, conversation and exploration. Children could pursue an interest while practitioners introduced vocabulary, questions and mathematical ideas.

That month, an interest in spray bottles and mixing colours led to art activities inspired by Jackson Pollock. Adults encouraged children to predict what would happen and discuss direction, height and comparisons. An everyday interest therefore became an opportunity to explore language and mathematics through physical activity.

Communication took several forms in January 2026. Alongside speech, staff used Makaton, signs and gestures to support communication, together with visual aids. Children had ways to express themselves beyond spoken words. Observations also informed adjustments to activities and the next steps in learning.

At the January 2026 inspection, Ofsted found highly effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, strong progress in communication, and key persons who understood children's individual cues exceptionally well. Support included working with families and outside professionals on referrals, education, health and care plans, and transitions for children with complex needs.

In January 2026, sleep and feeding arrangements followed children's individual needs. Adults encouraged children to recognise bodily cues and express what they needed. This gave care routines room to accommodate different rhythms.

Emotional regulation was practised during calm moments that month, so children could use familiar strategies when feelings became harder to manage. Staff also worked with parents to connect learning at home and nursery, while preparation for the next setting included routines, relationships and independence.

The address is Arundel C Of E Primary School, Jarvis Road, Arundel, BN18 9HT. The nursery has 21 places in total.

In January 2026, opening hours were 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. These describe the operating window at that time.

• Outdoor days. In January 2026, children spent whole days in nature, including choosing when to rest. Families should weigh that daily outdoor emphasis against their child's preferences and care needs.
• Attendance and charges. The January 2026 operating window was 8am to 5pm on weekdays. Which booking pattern and written quotation, including any funded hours and additional charges, would apply to your family?

Three Little Birds Forest Nursery suits families seeking an outdoor emphasis and several ways for children to communicate. Its January 2026 strengths were inclusion, leadership and responsive care, with concrete examples ranging from visual communication aids to individualised routines. The most useful distinction is the combination: outdoor exploration sat alongside attention to each child's communication and care needs.