The Tiddly Toes Partnership

In April 2026, magnetic shapes, signing and outings to a local stream characterised children's experiences at The Tiddly Toes Partnership, alongside individual learning targets. At its 16 April 2026 inspection, Ofsted awarded Strong standard across the evaluated areas and confirmed that safeguarding standards were met.

Based at Westbourne Community Hall in Emsworth, the setting has capacity for 11 children. Children attending in April 2026 were aged 1 to 4; that is the age range at that visit rather than a current admissions range.

In April 2026, the early years foundation stage shaped learning through play, conversation, physical activity and early number work. Children chose activities themselves alongside experiences organised by staff. Individual learning targets helped practitioners decide what to teach next.

Mathematics had tangible tools: scales for comparing weight, magnetic shapes for making pictures and a calculator for recognising numbers. Signing, songs and visual prompts supported communication. Discussions about life cycles gave children something substantial to talk about, while older children practised skills for beginning reading and writing.

Babies explored textures and mixed colours during time with their key person. Movement sessions and large climbing equipment added physical challenges. Outdoor access and trips to nearby parks and the local stream extended experiences beyond the hall; staff assessed risks before outings and taught children about keeping safe.

At the April 2026 inspection, Ofsted found that children were progressing well, including children with SEND who were meeting their individual-plan targets, and judged support for inclusion to be Strong standard.

In April 2026, key people knew children's needs and family routines closely. Sleep arrangements followed routines established at home alongside safe-sleep guidance. A quieter space let children pause and regain composure, while calming music and visual prompts helped with behaviour. A sand timer made turn-taking concrete.

Staff drew on portage services and speech and language therapists, putting advice from specialists and families into practice. Extra books to take home and toothbrushing sets supported disadvantaged families. These were practical forms of help rather than encouragement alone.

Daily conversations, online communication and parent meetings connected home and nursery. Staff also shared children's needs, behavioural triggers and agency involvement with schools before transition. Healthy eating included opportunities to taste spinach with eggs, peppers and beansprouts, with specialist advice used to help children with SEND try foods.

The address is Westbourne Community Hall, River Street, Emsworth, PO10 8TG. In April 2026, opening hours were 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday; these describe the opening window at that date rather than a session booking pattern.

In April 2026, leaders tracked absences and examined patterns to address attendance barriers. Staff received supervision and training, including baby-specific courses, while leaders were planning changes to the outdoor area. Those plans should be distinguished from completed facilities.

• Attendance arrangements. The April 2026 opening window spanned weekdays from 8am to 6pm. Which current booking patterns and age groups would fit your child and working week?
• Support beyond the initial plan. The April 2026 next step was to build further on work removing barriers for children needing extra help. For families whose child needs additional support, the important detail is how individual targets and adaptations develop as needs change.

This is a setting to consider for families who value individual learning targets, practical play and communication between home, nursery and outside specialists. The April 2026 picture combines everyday independence with tailored help: children used real mathematical equipment, practised turn-taking and explored their community. In April 2026, these concrete routines connected practical learning with individual support.