Southover Nursery School

Southover Nursery is famous for its friendliness, tenderness, and knowledge.
We are characterised by our happy, relaxed and nurturing ethos and have a reputation for being a lovely place for children to be.
Our aim is to create an atmosphere in which all children feel secure and confident, and to provide a stimulating environment that enables them to thrive.
We want our children to feel secure and confident, and have a strong sense of self-worth.
We believe working in partnership with parents/carers is essential as together, we can ensure childrens needs are met and that they really can achieve their true potential.
We were inspected by Ofsted in July 2017 and were judged to be outstanding in all four areas 1. effectiveness of the leadership and management, 2. Our staff team is highly qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated.
We are professional in our approach and have high expectations of ourselves.
Nursery teacher; SENCO; paediatric first aid; 1st class MA (honours); PGCE (primary) with distinction; designated safeguarding lead.
All three of Sara's children attended Southover.
Level 3 childcare qualification; currently studying for her level 5 qualification; paediatric first aid; GCSEs, AS & A levels; attachment training; speech & language training; sensory processing training; designated safeguarding lead.
Level 3 childcare qualification; paediatric first aid; speech & language training; sensory processing training; child protection training; Angela's daughter attended Southover.
Level 3 childcare qualification; studying for level 3 SENCO award; GCSEs & A levels; paediatric first aid; speech & language training; child protection training; both of Charlie's children attended Southover.
Studying for her level 3 childcare qualification; GCSEs & A levels; BA(hons) degree; yoga teaching qualification; mindfulness qualification; paediatric first aid; child protection training; Helen's son attended Southover.
Level 3 childcare qualification; GCSEs; paediatric first aid; EYFS training; child protection training; all three of Shelley's children have attended Southover.
Qualified Nursery Nurse; Certificate in the Montessori method (merit); Diploma in Practitioner Counselling; sensory processing & sand play training; paediatric first aid.
Paediatric first aid; experienced in early years settings & special educational needs; speech and language training.