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Nursery at Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Inspection data and key information above update regularly, however, this review below is refreshed bi-annually and may not reflect recent changes. Contact the nursery directly to confirm current arrangements. If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Wellies, waterproofs and play in purpose-built spaces give this nursery its practical character. The nursery and preschool department at Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School offers places from 2 years 9 months, or from the following term, with 15 or 30 hour patterns. A lead teacher heads the early years team. This is the school's own provision, with a day organised around play rather than simply preparation for formal lessons.
Ofsted's May 2026 inspection gave the school's early years provision a Strong standard judgement. That applies to early years within the school, rather than a separate nursery rating.
Play is the starting point indoors, in spaces built for nursery and preschool use. Outdoors, children play whatever the weather; waterproof clothing supports wet-weather activities and water play. Families leave wellies at nursery during the term. Outdoor time is part of ordinary nursery life, so clothing needs to work for more than dry days.
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) learning described in May 2026 combines early number work, reading and writing with language and social development. Adults use conversation, rhymes and stories to extend children's vocabulary. They adjust the curriculum to each intake and tackle misunderstandings promptly, helping children build on what they understand rather than carry confusion into the next activity.
Established routines give the day a predictable shape. In May 2026, children sustained their attention during activities and learnt to share and take turns in their play. These are useful everyday skills: listening, concentrating and making room for another child's ideas sit alongside the beginnings of literacy and mathematics.
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities received help from adults to build confidence and put new skills into practice in the early years in May 2026. Support therefore connects with children's learning, as well as their confidence in joining in.
Lunch comes at 11.30am, including for children attending just the morning. Morning and full-day children can bring food from home or choose a hot school meal. Hampshire Education Catering prepares the lunches, with at least three choices each day. The morning session therefore includes a meal before its midday finish.
For a medically required alternative diet, the caterer can prepare an individual menu. Children must bring a packed lunch until the school has received that menu. This is a practical condition for families managing medical dietary needs, and one to account for before choosing school lunches.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions route and meet the normal deadline. Treat that application as a distinct step when planning the move to school.
Sessions run during term time: mornings are 9am to noon, afternoons noon to 3pm, and the full-day option runs from 9am to 3pm. The morning includes lunchtime. The nursery offers 15 or 30 hour places; funding eligibility needs checking through Best Start in Life. Families may pay for attendance from their child's third birthday or top up hours in the term following that birthday. Contact the school for current charges.
Little Hubbers provides school-run wraparound care for preschool children, within provision for ages 3 to 11. Breakfast care runs from 7.30am to 8.50am; afternoon care runs from 3pm to 5.45pm, with an extension to 6pm. Breakfast is available until 8.15am, and afternoon children receive a snack tea. Craft, cooking and sport give the extended day its own activities. Registration precedes bookings through SCOPAY; enquiries go through the contact form or school office.
Uniform combines an embroidered school polo shirt and/or sweatshirt with navy leggings or tracksuit bottoms. Skoolkit and the school office supply embroidered items. A legionnaire-style cap is provided for hot-weather play.
Applications use the Nursery/Preschool Application Form. They are considered midway through the preceding term, with offers emailed to parents.
Places are offered from 2 years 9 months, or from the following term, in 15 or 30 hour patterns.
Morning sessions run from 9am to noon and include lunch. Afternoons run from noon to 3pm, while full-day sessions run from 9am to 3pm. Sessions are term-time only.
Yes. Morning and full-day children can choose a hot school lunch or bring a packed lunch. Lunch is served at 11.30am, with at least three menu choices daily.
Little Hubbers accepts preschool children within school-run wraparound provision for ages 3 to 11. Sessions run from 7.30am to 8.50am and from 3pm to 5.45pm, with an afternoon extension to 6pm.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal admissions process, by the normal deadline.
