Reflections Nursery & Forest School

Tudor Court & Westerfields House, 52 & 54 Richmond Road, Worthing BN11 1PS
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  • Reflections Nursery & Forest School, Worthing
At Reflections Nursery & Forest School, based in Worthing in West Sussex, they do things a little differently.

At this warm and welcoming nursery, staff listen to children’s ideas and believe creativity is as important as literacy and mathematics.

The outdoors is also hugely important to the nursery and there are beech and forest schools to help children learn about their environment through investigative play, and help them to become confident individuals.

Healthy eating is key to the provision and children are taught about where their food comes from, and have a selection of healthy and nutritious meal choices offered to them daily.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Reflections Nurseries Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Rachel Martini (Senior Head of Nursery)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 80

Total Places for Children

  • 170

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Up to £1,620 per month inclusive of all meals, nappies & Beach School - Forest School incurs an extra charge

  • We accept Tax Free Childcare payments and free entitlement funding for children 9 months onwards

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week over the Christmas period

Parking

  • There are two large car parks for customers' use.

Reflections Nursery & Forest School Reviews (53)

9.9

Reflections Nursery & Forest School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.862) out of 10, based on 45 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Reflections Nursery & Forest School has 53 reviews.

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Review from J J (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Reflections since she was 6 months (now 3.5 years) and she absolutely loves it. She’s always happy to go to nursery and has built really lovely relationships with adults across the nursery (practitioners across every section as well as support staff) and clearly feels safe,
valued, and stimulated there. She attends every day and has opportunities to take part in a range of enriching activities, e.g. forest school, beach school, atelier projects, care home visits. Communication with us parents has also been great - we particularly love the video diaries from Forest School and the daily photos! Thank you for playing a key part in supporting her to flourish in her early years.
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Review from Sasha B (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful nursery that my two-year-old has attended since he was 10 months old. A beautiful setting with a great outside space and wonderful staff. He is so happy being there and has created a great bond with his carers and friends. He eats healthy home-cooked food and is flourishing. I would highly
recommend Reflections.
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Review from Mia B (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I went to see a lot of nurseries in Worthing before I chose Reflections. I felt at ease when I got shown around. I loved the huge garden and the building size, which doesn't feel claustrophobic like some other places. The staff are all very warm, loving people who really create special bonds with your
child. My daughter still runs over and cuddles her old practitioners. She's been there since the age of 1 and she's nearly 3. The food at the nursery is amazing, and the chef outdoes himself every time. The managers are hardworking and they recognise all the children. They really create a nice culture for the staff who have stayed consistent the whole time she's been there! Staff that stick around says a lot about the nursery and the organisation of it all. The fees at Reflection are expected because of the high standard. If you want to feel relaxed at work and know your child is having fun whilst being loved and cared for, then this is the place for you!
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Review from Bryony B (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Reflections Nursery since June 2023 and we have seen her grow and flourish there. She has developed really close relationships with those who care for her there and some toddler friends too. The staff are always accommodating when I’ve requested changes to my daughter's
routine and are friendly and approachable. My daughter's favourite feature is the beautiful garden. I love that she participates in activities such as growing vegetables and baking bread. Thank you.
Reply from Victoria Coombs, Admissions Manager at Reflections Nursery & Forest School
Really appreciate you taking the time to write us such a lovely review.
So great to hear how much your little one is enjoying our beautiful garden and flourishing so much in our care.
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Review from O D (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very good activities and care were provided for all the kids. One of my kids has been here a few years and will be sending my other when she is old enough!
Reply from Victoria Coombs, Admissions Manager at Reflections Nursery & Forest School
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a nice review.
We have loved having your eldest with us for the past 2 years and look forward to welcoming your daughter in the future.
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Review from Clare W (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has attended Reflections since she was 18-months and has loved every minute. She has grown in confidence and explored the natural world. We have kept her on in small school, as we didn't want our time with Reflections to end!
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Review from Sarah A (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Reflections from 10 months to 3 1/2 years. The only reason she left was that we moved area.
Reflections is no ordinary nursery. The quality of care and learning given was made evident when looking for a new nursery, many of whom said they aspired to be like Reflections, with one
saying they use their training videos. Reflections go beyond the normal expectations of a nursery, the activities on offer are wide-ranging and varied including resident artists, visiting musicians, large outside natural play areas, chickens, outdoor pizza oven, edible garden, beautiful buildings and forest and beach excursions for the older children. The food on offer was very nutritious and varied. They were also very on the ball with my daughter's nut allergy which meant I didn’t need to worry. My daughter formed strong friendships and really misses the staff, children and beautiful buildings. I really can’t fault Reflections and we have many fond memories of the place. Keep up the good work!
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Review from Lucy (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Reflections in Preschool 2, in September 2018. It took him a long time to adapt to the change in routine, having not attended a nursery before, but the staff were caring and supportive to enable him to settle in, and he came to love it. The extensive variety of activities and stimulus
meant he thrived through challenge and this suited his curious nature. He also attended Forest School, a weekly joy of adventure and discovery. I wholeheartedly recommend Reflections - not only does it have amazing outdoor space that the children enjoy daily, but the staff were amazing - we miss them for their care, support, fun and being just lovely. We only left as it was time for school.
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Review from Kirsty T (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Reflections for 3 years. The staff are phenomenal, the setting is amazing and I couldn't fault anything.
She had the most amazing time and honestly didn't want to leave when the time came. Everyone is so caring and thoughtful and just amazing in general.
She attended Forest school
and Beach school which she loved. There are so many things to do.
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Review from Scarlett (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, friendly staff and just great environment for children, great outdoor space for children to play.
Both my children love coming to the nursery and would recommend to anybody looking for a nursery.
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Review from Amanda (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery was great for both of our children and we are very sad to finally say goodbye as our youngest has now left. We loved the creative approach to educating children, along with their focus on outdoor play and use of natural resources. Both children were hugely stimulated in this environment
and have taken experiences which have provided an amazing foundation for school. Don't be put off by that lack of focus on traditional learning, they pick it all up along the way and much, much more!
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Review from David W (Father of Child) published on 1 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot talk more highly of Reflections. My son loved his time there. They cared about his happiness and development, stimulated him and kept us well updated about him. He attended both Forest School and Beach School but was just as happy playing in the garden.
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Review from Amber O (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has just left Reflections Nursery to start school after a very happy 2 years there. I could not have asked for a better nursery experience for her before she started school. The creative project-based, child-led activities, forestry school, collecting crab shells at beach school, fresh
air, eating homemade soup around an outdoor fire, climbing trees - what more could you want for your child? Plus the staff are fab.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.862)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.862) out of 10 for Reflections Nursery & Forest School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 45 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 45 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.862 for Reflections Nursery & Forest School is calculated as follows: ( (467 Excellents x 5) + (68 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 538 Ratings = 4.862
  2. 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 Reflections Nursery & Forest School is based on 45 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 170 number of registered child places is 34, which has been reached with 45 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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Rachel

Rachel Martini

Job Title: Senior Head of Nursery Joined: 2023

“I am delighted to introduce myself as Senior Head of Reflections Nursery and Forest School and to be embarking on this exciting new chapter in the Reflections journey. I bring with me a wealth of leadership experience and a profound love for early years education, which is fuelled by a passion for nurturing young minds. We aim to provide the very best in childcare and education, creating an environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential. We believe that early childhood is a crucial time for building the foundation of a lifelong love for learning. With a deep-rooted appreciation for the philosophies of Reggio Emilia and Forest School, we celebrate a unique approach that fosters creativity, outdoor exploration, and the empowerment of each child’s voice”
– Senior Head of Nursery, Rachel Martini


Rachel graduated from the University of Brighton in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Professional Studies in Learning and Development. She joined Little Dukes as Senior Head of Reflections Nursery & Forest School in 2023, having enjoyed a career in early years spanning over 20 years, including leadership roles in London, Brighton and Worthing.


Rachel thrives on leading change management and improvement in early years provision having successfully rebranded and transitioned specialist term time provision to full day care in 2015 and setting up the very first Ofsted registered nursery for a prestigious independent school in West Sussex in 2019.


Rachel is a freelance Early Years Inspector which has deepened her knowledge and understanding of best practice in early years. Rachel is extremely passionate about providing exceptionally high standards and successful outcomes for children in early years education, creating an environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential.

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