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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.\nNot 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.\n\nDON'T SEND YOUR KIDS THERE.", "datePublished": "2022-12-16T10:50:33.890455Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "ant king" }, "reviewBody": "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.", "datePublished": "2022-12-30T08:07:33.890391Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Amy Ramsey" }, "reviewBody": "WARNING -\nDo 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!!! 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Andover Pre School # Andover Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · 3.0 (6 parent 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Andover Pre School Limited, located in Islington, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. The pre-school operates during term time, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, providing full day care. Children are warmly welcomed and confidently settle into a routine of engaging activities. The dedicated staff team, described as highly skilled and experienced, maintains high aspirations for every child, tailoring the curriculum to individual interests and developmental needs. This child-centred approach ensures that learning is motivating and effective, particularly in areas like number recognition, where children have shown great improvement through playful exploration. 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 effectiveness Child-centred curriculum Strong SEND support Effective safeguarding Experienced staff team Strong mathematics teaching Independent children Positive parent feedback ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Term time / All Year Term Time Established 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 - 1 consider the length of some 'carpet' sessions to help children to remain focused and ensure that their learning progresses - 2 ensure that children have opportunities to explore resources and be actively involved during mathematical activities to improve their engagement and understanding. Inspection #10235586 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50203510) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Andover Pre School Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10235586 Lead inspector Paul Church Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50203510)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY433427) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=andover-pre-school-limited-n7-7ry-ey433427) 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. ## Parent Reviews of Andover Pre School 3.0 (6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJgLmlbOc0iMmCE_5RJ4eEi5ujvA_vFA9jQNQXMIveepNiPWg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCbUtyMGp3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48761b993ba456b1:0x59031e9694567127) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJB0BHKcw57nlZfU97kWCOVOKxjzsvDeThne92Ysj0vfILw7g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCLWI2SWp3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48761b993ba456b1:0x59031e9694567127) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL2MUTbgrgmwaeW7J4BTjwyb1lO_1jmC6n4GaorecmoUjjdsA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQtemZLc29RRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761b993ba456b1:0x59031e9694567127) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKETfjBE-q48ZNLJ7Wt_SYd7bESHo7x0uXCnYw4afgU3URr9g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURvdmU2WWRnEAE!2m1!1s0x48761b993ba456b1:0x59031e9694567127) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLVxQ9biBsk3rRHhQMXo9pPjdkH9qfaf2Jpw76nNX4jT-IDplk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Armaan H a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VQYjU0ZnJBcjktMWtRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761b993ba456b1:0x59031e9694567127) Reviews from Google for Andover Pre School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6414003926388338983&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: October 2012 - November 2022 Good - November 2016 Good - October 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Andover Pre School ### What stands out about the care at Andover Pre School? ### What outdoor learning space does Andover Pre School offer? ### How many places does Andover Pre School have? ### Which funded hours does Andover Pre School accept? ### How does Andover Pre School support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Islington, London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Andover Pre School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Minik Kardes at Hornsey Road Children's Centre London · N7 7EN ](/nursery/minik-kardes-ltd-at-hornsey-road-children-s-centre-n7-7en-2733371) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### North Islington Nursery School and Childrens Centre London · N4 3RB 4.3(13 reviews) ](/nursery/north-islington-nursery-school-and-childrens-centre-n4-3rb-ey317201) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Sam Morris Centre Nursery Islington · N7 7JG 5.0(15 reviews) ](/nursery/sam-morris-centre-nursery-n7-7jg-131732) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Little Raccoons Nursery Tollington London · N7 6RE 3.9(7 reviews) ](/nursery/little-raccoons-nursery-tollington-n7-6re-2556612) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Bright Horizons Finsbury Park Day Nursery and Preschool London · N4 3AF 4.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-finsbury-park-day-nursery-and-preschool-n4-3af-ey288638) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Stroud Green Nursery London · N4 3HD 4.6(13 reviews) ](/nursery/stroud-green-nursery-n4-3hd-ey561274) [See all nurseries in Islington, London →](/search?q=Islington%2C+London) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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