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Ark Start Brunel # Ark Start Brunel Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · Ark Brunel Primary Academy, Middle Row, London, W10 5AT · Kensington and Chelsea Number of places 58 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2026 Local authority Kensington and Chelsea About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Ark Start Brunel, registered with Ofsted in 2024, operates as a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in London, W10 5AT. Open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00 all year round, it caters to children aged 0-4 years. The day nursery prides itself on its strong safeguarding standards, with leaders fostering an open culture where everyone takes responsibility for safeguarding, ensuring children feel safe and secure. The setting excels in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and those who may experience barriers to learning or wellbeing. Staff effectively adapt activities to meet individual needs, using visual aids and timetables, and wisely utilise additional funding for resources. Children are encouraged to engage in physical outdoor activities, using climbing equipment and playing games, while staff promote safe equipment use and risk awareness. The day nursery is committed to continuous improvement, with leaders actively seeking to enhance staff training and curriculum delivery. Ark Start Brunel creates a warm and welcoming environment where children are eager to learn and develop, supported by nurturing staff and strong relationships. Our ethos Ark Start is committed to providing excellent early years education by focusing on immersive play and outdoor exploration, balancing fun experiences with structured learning. Their core values include bravery, ambition, continuous learning, and kindness. They aim to create a joyful, engaging, and secure experience that prepares children for school. What it's like Children arrive eager and ready to begin their day, confidently following routines and happily settling into play, feeling safe and secure. Staff provide consistent reassurance and nurturing relationships, fostering a strong sense of belonging. The staff meticulously plan activities based on children's interests and learning needs, skillfully adapting them for children facing learning barriers to ensure good progress. Children are encouraged to share and take turns in games and activities, demonstrating confidence while inviting staff and friends to join their play. Confident children Strong progress Effective communication Passionate leaders Warm relationships Nurturing environment ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.arkstart.org.uk/faqs/questions-about-fees) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ark Start Brunel Inspection date Mar 2026 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301796)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813337) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.arkstart.org.uk) Ark Brunel Primary Academy, Middle Row, London, W10 5AT ## Explore day nurseries near London - [Day nurseries in London](/search?q=London) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ark-start-brunel-w10-5at-2813337) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am – 5pm every day. Closed for 3 weeks a year and for bank holidays. Term time / All Year All\_year Registered with Ofsted 2024 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted report for Ark Start Brunel Last inspected 17 March 2026 What it's like to attend Children arrive eager and ready to begin their day, confidently following routines and happily settling into play, feeling safe and secure. Staff provide consistent reassurance and nurturing relationships, fostering a strong sense of belonging. The staff meticulously plan activities based on children's interests and learning needs, skillfully adapting them for children facing learning barriers to ensure good progress. Children are encouraged to share and take turns in games and activities, demonstrating confidence while inviting staff and friends to join their play. Inspector highlights - Children make excellent progress and are well prepared for school transitions. - Children are confident, independent, and demonstrate effective communication skills. - Leaders are passionate about high-quality care and continuously improve the setting. - Staff build warm and trusting relationships, fostering a deep sense of belonging. - Mealtimes are calm and relaxed, with staff role-modelling good manners and hygiene. - Leaders and staff accurately monitor children's progress and address any learning gaps. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should continue to embed staff's understanding of the curriculum and high-quality interactions through further training. - 2 Leaders and staff should review how routines could be used more effectively to support children's continual engagement in learning. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301796) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities or who experience barriers to learning or wellbeing, fully engage in play and sustain high levels of concentration. Staff deftly adapt activities to support individual children facing learning barriers, ensuring strong progress from their starting points. Leaders use visuals, timers, and timetables to support children in understanding expectations and transitions, and effectively use additional funding for resources to meet individual needs. Outdoor space Children are encouraged to do physical activities outside that support their wellbeing, using climbing equipment and playing games with friends. Staff encourage safe equipment use and risk awareness. EAL / language support Staff adapt teaching appropriately for disadvantaged children, those with SEND, those known (or previously known) to children's social care and/or those who face other barriers to learning and/or wellbeing. Inspection history Most recent inspection 17 March 2026 Expected standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301796) ## Frequently asked about Ark Start Brunel ### How is English support handled for children learning it as an additional language? ### From what age does Ark Start Brunel accept children? ### Which area does Ark Start Brunel serve? ### How can Ark Start Brunel be contacted? ### What outdoor space is used at Ark Start Brunel? ### What curriculum approach is used at Ark Start Brunel? ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. 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