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Ambler Children's Centre and Extended School

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2025)
·Ambler Primary School, Blackstock Road, London, N4 2DR · Islington
Number of places
36 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Islington

About this day nursery

Ambler Children's Centre and Extended School is in Islington, London, providing care for children from birth to three years old. It is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays for 49 weeks of the year. Ofsted rated the provision as Outstanding in September 2025. The inspector found that leaders have a strong vision and create a calm, positive culture, with parents reporting that they feel fully involved in their child's learning.

The centre provides a nurturing, home-like environment where children feel safe and are encouraged to be independent. Staff use personalised settling-in sessions and home visits to plan for children’s needs. Good-quality resources are presented for children to choose from both indoors and outdoors. For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, an inclusion lead provides support and staff create early support plans. The centre also offers adult learning opportunities and workshops to parents.

What it's like

Staff provide a nurturing and home-like environment where children feel safe and quickly settle. Children are confident, curious, and exhibit positive behaviour. Staff foster independence and kindness among children.

Community HubForest School AreaParental Support ProgrammesIntegrated School and Children's Centre

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, each weekday, for 49 weeks of the year.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ambler Children's Centre and Extended School

Last inspected 9 September 2025

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Staff provide a nurturing and home-like environment where children feel safe and quickly settle. Children are confident, curious, and exhibit positive behaviour. Staff foster independence and kindness among children.

Inspector highlights

  • Inspirational and skilled leaders demonstrate a strong and clear vision for children's learning.
  • Personalised settling-in sessions and home visits help staff plan for children's needs immediately.
  • Leaders create a calm, positive culture and prioritise staff well-being and development.
  • Excellent partnerships with parents, who are fully included through clear communication and tailored support.
  • Staff teach children about the benefits of healthy eating and provide nutritious meals.
Inspection #10408155 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report significant progress and feel fully involved throughout their child's journey.

They speak extremely highly of this nurturing and reliable setting.

They feel involved in their children's learning journey.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff adapt learning to meet children's individual needs, including those who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs and/or disabilities. A dedicated inclusion lead supports children and their families, preparing them for their next stage of learning. Staff create early support plans for children with additional needs, swiftly identify learning gaps and implement targeted strategies, leading to outstanding progress.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. In all areas, indoors and outdoors, staff's considered presentation of the good-quality resources means that children can self-select and develop the skills they need to be independent learners.

Inspection history

Date: March 2015

  • September 2025Outstanding
  • January 2020Outstanding
  • March 2015Good

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