First Friends Nursery School - Basingstoke

The Scout Hut, Hanmore Road, Chineham, Basingstoke RG24 8PJ
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  • First Friends Nursery School - Basingstoke, Basingstoke
The nursery school is located in the residential area of Chineham, in the scout building on Hanmore Road.

Children from the age of two can enjoy a combination of structure and free-play to learn and develop as confident individuals.

The nursery school has one large room and a side room, for more quieter activities. There is also an interactive white board and access to an enclosed garden. Children are encouraged to free play from inside and out.
The team offer extra curricular activities such as weekly Forest School.

Keeping you in the know

First Friends Basingstoke has a 'closed' group Facebook page (Family of First Friends Basingstoke) where the team post updates on daily activities. There is also a 'General' Facebook page (First Friends Day Nurseries) where you can find out about what the nursery is doing on a more external level.

You will be given access to an online portal, where your child's daily updates and progress are posted.
You can speak to your child's key worker at drop-off and pick-ups every day.
You will be sent a bi-monthly newsletter and annual satisfaction survey.

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Care Provided by First Friends Nursery School - Basingstoke

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Privately Owned
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sharon Martin (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 7
  • Total Places for Children
  • 40
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:30-15:00
    Tuesday 08:30-15:00
    Wednesday 08:30-15:00
    Thursday 08:30-15:00
    Friday 08:30-15:00
  • When Closed
  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for First Friends Nursery School - Basingstoke

  • AM: £21.50-£22.50 (9am-12noon)
    PM: £21.50-£22.50 (12noon-3pm)
    All day: £42-£44 (9am-3pm)

  • We also have a breakfast club from 8.30am-9am

First Friends Nursery School - Basingstoke Reviews (61)

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9.9

First Friends Nursery School - Basingstoke has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.868) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time First Friends Nursery School - Basingstoke has 61 reviews.

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Review from Mary C (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves attending Abacus: he's excited to get there in the morning and can't wait to tell me (and in fact most people he meets!) what he has been up to when I collect him. Most mornings he wakes up asking, "Am I going to nursery today?". I've really seen him grow in confidence and I
know this is a lot to do with the caring and nurturing staff who encourage and support him: he is being well prepared for school and will have a great grounding to build upon.


The environment (including the play area outside) itself is great, with a super selection of toys and resources that encourage imaginative play and informal learning, with different activities laid out each morning.


I can keep up to date with his development through tapestry which allows his keyworker to update me with what activities he has been doing, together with photos of him - both he and I love looking at/reading these.


I'm so glad we chose Abacus and would highly recommend it to others!


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.868)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.868) out of 10 for First Friends Nursery School - Basingstoke is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.868 for First Friends Nursery School - Basingstoke is calculated as follows: ( (208 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 235 Ratings = 4.868

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for First Friends Nursery School - Basingstoke is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 40 number of registered child places is 8, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (1)

Sharon

Sharon Martin

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2024

Hello, I am Sharon, the nursery manager.


I'm a seasoned childcare professional with over 20 years of experience, including 15 years in managerial roles. I've worked in nurseries of various sizes, from cosy setups with 30 children to bustling environments accommodating up to 110 little ones.


With a foundation degree in my early years a level 5 qualification in Leadership & Management and certifications as a level 3 Forest School leader and a level 4 in Safeguarding, I ensure children's safety and holistic development at all times.


Passionate about child-led play, I believe in nurturing children's natural curiosity. My journey into childcare was inspired by my own six children.


Despite being profoundly deaf, I can communicate effectively through lip-reading, ensuring inclusive and supportive interactions.


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