Nursery costs and funding in Portsmouth
71 nurseries and pre-schools with 3,426 registered places (54 day nurseries, 17 pre-schools or playgroups).
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Ofsted results in Portsmouth
Of the 54 nurseries with an overall Ofsted grade, 98% are rated Good or Outstanding (15% Outstanding).
4 have had a new-style inspection with a report card instead of one overall grade.
- Outstanding8
- Good45
- Report card (REIF)4
- Requires improvement1
- Not yet inspected11
Source: Ofsted childcare providers and inspections data (Open Government Licence). About our data.
Funded childcare in Portsmouth
The same national entitlements apply in Portsmouth as across England:
- 30 hours a week for working parents of children from 9 months old to school age.
- 15 hours a week for all 3 and 4-year-olds.
- 15 hours a week for 2-year-olds getting extra support.
- Tax-Free Childcare: £2 added for every £8 you pay, up to £2,000 a year per child.
Read funded hours explained. For local help, including the 2-year-old offer, contact Portsmouth’s Family Information Service: find your council on gov.uk.