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Andover Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
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3.0(6 Google reviews) ·49-50 Corker Walk, Central Square Andover Estate, Islington, London, N7 7RY · Islington
Number of places
28 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Islington

About this early years setting

Andover Pre School in Islington provides term-time care and education for children aged from two to four years. The curriculum is based on children's interests and developmental needs, with a focus on the prime areas of learning and mathematics. According to Ofsted, children confidently settle into activities, and their counting and number recognition skills improve through the exploration of height, length, and shapes. The setting was judged Good by Ofsted at its inspection in November 2022.

The inspector who visited found the staff team to be highly skilled and experienced. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported extremely well, with staff setting development targets in collaboration with parents and other professionals. The outdoor area provides space for children to practise their large physical skills, offering opportunities to climb, run, jump, and balance on an obstacle course. Parents reported being very happy with the care, education, and progress their children make.

Our ethos

Andover Pre School Limited describes its approach as child-centred, tailoring the curriculum to individual interests and developmental needs. They emphasise playful exploration and motivating learning, with a focus on ensuring children's progress, particularly in areas like number recognition.

What it's like

Children confidently separate from their parents, wash their hands independently, and join exciting activities. Staff have high aspirations, motivate children by making their interests central to the curriculum, and notably improve children's counting and number recognition skills through engaging activities. Children's personal, social and emotional development is well supported, with staff nurturing their exploration of emotions.

Good overall effectivenessChild-centred curriculumStrong SEND supportEffective safeguardingExperienced staff teamStrong mathematics teachingIndependent childrenPositive parent feedback

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Registered with Ofsted

2012

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Andover Pre School

Last inspected 24 November 2022 · Paul Church

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

What it's like to attend

Children confidently separate from their parents, wash their hands independently, and join exciting activities. Staff have high aspirations, motivate children by making their interests central to the curriculum, and notably improve children's counting and number recognition skills through engaging activities. Children's personal, social and emotional development is well supported, with staff nurturing their exploration of emotions.

Inspector highlights

  • The staff team is highly skilled and very experienced, with the manager providing strong support to families and staff.
  • The curriculum is based on children's interests and developmental needs, with a strong focus on prime areas of learning.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are extremely well supported through tailored development targets.
  • Mathematics is a strong feature of the curriculum, with children learning to use numbers in everyday life through exploration of height, length, and shapes.
  • Parents are very happy with the care and education, appreciating the support and highlighting the good progress their children make.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider the length of some 'carpet' sessions to help children to remain focused and ensure that their learning progresses
  • 2ensure that children have opportunities to explore resources and be actively involved during mathematical activities to improve their engagement and understanding.
Inspection #10235586 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported extremely well. All staff understand the children's specific needs, and set development targets with parents and other involved professionals, ensuring focus on improvement areas and quickly closing learning gaps.

Outdoor space

Outside, the children have lots of opportunities to practise their large physical skills. They climb, run, jump and balance on the obstacle course, taking controlled risks encouraged by staff.

Google Reviews of Andover Pre School

3.0
(6 Google reviews)
Yara El Gawady
3 years ago

Physical abuse warning! Such a bad, abusive and unprofessional place. My 2.8 years old son has experienced physical abuse from the staff (pinch and pulling) along with the mental and psychological stress they impose over the kids for crying or wanting their parents. Not to mention, that when we complained the head denied it and took no action towards that. Though my kid was having increased tantrums and night wake-up cries. Which is not his norm, obviously. DON'T SEND YOUR KIDS THERE.

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ant king
3 years ago

Very very good nursery. The only manager in the borough who confuses all other schools which were giving fake diagnosis into our child. We are so glad about her honesty and experiences. She refused to work with the cartel who gives wrong diagnosis to innocent children in the borough.

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Amy Ramsey
3 years ago

WARNING - Do not send your children here, worst nursery ever. Do not apply for a job here they nit pick at everything & do not care for your health or mental health. Managers smoke next to children’s garden and drink tea all day, children are bored & lack behind in learning and development. They accept all children and all they care about is the funding. The managers are nothing but sly, spiteful and malicious!!! I would give 0 if I could. STAY AWAY AVOID AT ALL COSTS.

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Jahmilah Donovan
7 years ago

My son has been at this nursery for two years and is leaving soon he has developed so much the staff are supportive abd polite and deal with the children amazingly even the temporary staff and receptionist are amazing and extremely patient im a happy parent what an amazing nursery definatly would recommend this nursery to anyone as it was recommended to me.

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Inspection history

Date: October 2012

  • November 2022Good
  • November 2016Good
  • October 2012Good

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