The childcare facilities at Sussex are provided by The Co-operative Childcare, part of Midcounties Co-operative. The Nursery and Preschool are both rated Outstanding by Ofsted, Places are available to staff and student’s children and also children from the wider community.
Opening hours
8.30 am - 1.00 pm and 1.00 pm to 5.30 pm
Children's facilities - term dates
Autumn Term 2013: Tuesday 3 September 2013 – Monday 23 December 2013
Spring Term 2014: Dates confirmed once new Nursery building handover date is confirmed
Summer Term 2014: Dates to be confirmed
The Nursery
Baby Room: 3 months to approximately 16 months (maximum of 12 places available)
Toddler Room: approximately 16 months to 3 years (maximum of 35 places available)
The nursery provides an environment for children that is safe, happy, loving and stimulating. Working within the EYFS Government Early Years Framework, a wide range of activities is provided by qualified and very experienced staff to develop children's social and language skills, their motor and sensory skills and to develop their creative and imaginative abilities through a variety of mediums. Activities are planned to promote the Prime Areas of Development within the EYFS which are: Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Physical Development; Communication and Language.
Ofsted: Inspection Report can be viewed at Ofsted website, URN no. 130725
Pre School
3 years to 5 years
The Preschool aims to develop children's self confidence, self expression, sharing and caring and to give them social experience with other children and adults in preparation for their introduction to the formal education system. Focus is also on sufficient visual auditory and finer co-ordination skills to begin reading and writing. The emphasis is on learning through play and this is achieved in a happy, relaxed but stimulating environment.
The Preschool is a member of Brighton and Hove City Early Years Childcare and Play and is registered by Ofsted to provide Early Years education. Working within the 7 areas of the EYFS Government Early Years Framework, activities and experience are provided which enable children to progress towards the early learning goals. The 7 areas include: Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Physical Development; Communication and Language; Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding the World; Expressive Art and Design.
Ofsted: Inspection Report can be viewed at Ofsted website, URN no 130726
New Nursery
A new 101 place Nursery is currently being built on campus. It is anticipated that this will open in January 2014 and will enable the current Nursery and Preschool to combine and provide childcare in one fantastic, purpose built Nursery.