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The Hive Forest School Nursery

Southwark, SE16 6AXEarly yearsAges 0–5Sessional day care
Ofsted early years
Good
2 Sept 2025
Registered places
12
Official figure includes estimates
Setting type
Sessional day care
Ofsted provider classification
Age range
0–5 years
On the Early Years Register

About The Hive Forest School Nursery

The Hive Forest School Nursery is a sessional day care setting in Southwark, London, for children aged 0 to 5. Published data records 12 registered places. The provider is on the Ofsted Early Years Register.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (2 Sept 2025).

Ofsted registration and inspection fields come from the official childcare provider release. Fees, funded-place delivery and availability must be confirmed with the setting. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

Setting TypeSessional day care
Age Range0 to 5 years
Registered Places12
Provider StatusActive
Ofsted RegistersEarly Years Register
Registered Since11 December 2024
Ofsted URN2819768
AddressT H Z Conservation Volunteers, Stave Hill Ecological Park, Timber Pond Road, London, Southwark, SE16 6AX
Local AuthoritySouthwark

Ofsted early years record

URN 2819768

Status

Active

Registered

11 Dec 2024

Latest visit

2 Sept 2025

Safeguarding standardsYes
Overall effectivenessGood

Source: Ofsted childcare providers and inspections management information. Registration and inspection data can change between releases.

Distance and walking access

The Hive Forest School Nursery

Approximate nursery point: centre of postcode SE16 6AX

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Funded childcare and statutory ratios

England-wide rules — not confirmation that this nursery offers a place or a particular session pattern.

Government-funded hours

15 hours for every 3- and 4-year-old

570 hours a year, normally 15 hours a week over 38 weeks, from the term after the third birthday.

Up to 30 hours for eligible working families

1,140 hours a year from the term after a child turns 9 months until school age. Eligibility must be checked and reconfirmed.

15 hours for some 2-year-olds

A separate entitlement applies to eligible children receiving additional support, including certain benefits or disability support.

A provider may stretch hours over more weeks and may charge separately for meals, nappies, extra hours or activities. Ask for a written schedule showing funded hours and optional extras.

EYFS minimum adult-to-child ratios

Under 21 : 3at least 1 adult for every 3 children
Age 21 : 5at least 1 adult for every 5 children
Age 3+1 : 8usual group-based minimum
Age 3+1 : 13only in qualifying Level 6-led provision

These are statutory minimums, not the nursery's actual staffing level. Ask for the normal ratio in your child's room, how breaks are covered and which qualifications are counted.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hive Forest School Nursery

The Hive Forest School Nursery has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.