Woodhams Farm Day Nursery

Woodland discoveries turned into twig painting, Spanish counting accompanied by scarf dancing, and yoga exploring how breathing feels: Woodhams Farm Day Nursery's September 2025 experiences connected movement, language and the world outside. These concrete examples give families more to weigh than a grade alone.

Ofsted rated the nursery Outstanding at its 12 September 2025 inspection. In Kings Worthy, Winchester, it has capacity for 116 children and accepts ages from 3 to 60 months.

The early years foundation stage sets the requirements for children's learning, development and care, linking their education with their everyday wellbeing. In September 2025, activities brought these strands together through conversation, physical movement and exploration.

Walks in local woods prompted discussion about minibeasts; collected twigs then became painting tools, with red paint recalling ladybirds. The connection gave children something concrete to revisit through art. Music also accompanied drawing on floor-level paper, encouraging broad arm movements alongside smaller movements used in writing.

Spanish counting was paired with dancing and scarves. Yoga introduced children to changes in their breathing as they moved and relaxed. These were different routes into language and bodily awareness, rather than learning confined to a seated activity.

At the September 2025 inspection, Ofsted found safeguarding effective and support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities exceptionally well tailored, with impressive progress from their starting points. Photos and symbols helped children communicate their needs, and resources were shared with parents so support could continue at home.

During September 2025, familiar songs helped staff comfort babies, while conversations with parents informed care around individual likes and dislikes. Toddlers received help recognising their feelings; preschool children practised resolving disagreements over play dough tools through staff-modelled language. Care and independence were developed together.

Parent contact extended beyond updates that month. SEND support groups and Coffee and Cake sessions created opportunities for discussion, while trained mental health practitioners supported staff wellbeing.

The address is Woodhams Farm, Kings Worthy, Winchester, SO23 7LB. Opening hours are 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, across the year, with closures on bank holidays and for two weeks at Christmas. Those closures matter when planning continuous childcare around work.

In September 2025, the nursery operated from a converted barn and received early education funding for children aged two, three and four. That is a dated funding position rather than a guarantee of an individual child's entitlement.

• Christmas cover. The nursery closes for two weeks at Christmas, as well as bank holidays. Families needing care throughout that period will need to plan around the break.
• Communication support. September 2025 practice included photos and symbols shared with parents. On a visit, ask how that approach would be adapted to your child's communication needs.
• Learning through movement. September 2025 activities included yoga, scarf dancing and drawing on paper on the floor. Ask how these experiences are adapted for your child's age and interests.

Woodhams Farm suits families seeking weekday care across the year who value learning through movement and outdoor exploration. Its September 2025 inspection supplied persuasive examples of individual support and meaningful activities. The Christmas closure is the practical consideration to weigh alongside that inspection picture.