Deverell Hall Pre School

Individual support stood out at Deverell Hall Pre School's February 2026 inspection: visual prompts, simpler language and personalised plans helped children take part in learning. At its February 2026 inspection, Ofsted judged inclusion a strong standard, the remaining education and care areas an expected standard, and safeguarding standards met, with children making at least expected progress.

The setting has capacity for 26 children at The Deverell Hall in Purbrook. Children attending in February 2026 were aged two to four; that age range describes the inspection cohort.

In February 2026, learning placed particular emphasis on conversation and vocabulary. Weighing pancake ingredients brought mathematical language into a practical activity, connecting quantities with something children could handle and make.

The early years foundation stage sets requirements for children's learning, development and care: here, the February 2026 examples included imaginative play, conversation, movement and learning everyday independence. Dinosaur play gave children opportunities to invent stories, while fossils introduced ideas about the past. These were tangible starting points for learning.

In February 2026, climbing, balancing and running supported physical development, alongside mark-making activities that exercised hand–eye coordination. Small activities with key-person groups provided another way to respond to children's different starting points.

In February 2026, staff gathered detailed information from families and combined it with observations to shape individual education plans. Visual cues and simplified language helped children participate; referrals to portage workers and speech and language therapists connected nursery support with specialist advice. Regular family meetings kept parents involved.

Home routines informed sleeping and toileting arrangements in February 2026. Staff used tabletop activities to help children separate from parents, and the key-person arrangement gave them a familiar adult to approach for comfort. Privacy during nappy changes was respected.

Children also practised managing their belongings and washing their hands in February 2026. These small responsibilities made independence part of the day, rather than a separate lesson. Food at that time was fresh and nutritious, with everyday conversations about healthy choices.

The address is The Deverell Hall, London Road, Purbrook, WATERLOOVILLE, Hampshire, PO7 5JU.

In February 2026, opening hours were 8.15am to 3pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and 8.15am to 12.15pm on Thursday. These are dated opening hours rather than a description of bookable sessions.

• Consistency in routines. At the February 2026 inspection, Ofsted identified uneven support for behaviour expectations and routines, alongside teaching that needed closer adjustment to children's developmental stages and clearer explanations of unfamiliar vocabulary. Ask how tidying-up expectations and new words are handled now.
• Attendance arrangements. Thursday had an earlier finish than the other weekdays in February 2026. What current booking pattern would fit your child's age and your family's week?

For families who value individual planning and close collaboration with specialists, Deverell Hall Pre School merits consideration. Its February 2026 provision paired practical learning with familiar adults and attention to home routines. The balance is clear: inclusion was its strongest judged area, while consistency in routines and the precision of teaching were the priorities for development.