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Blackshaw Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·201 BLACKSHAW ROAD, LONDON, SW17 0BZ · Wandsworth
Number of places
58 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Wandsworth

About this day nursery

Blackshaw Nursery, established in January 1982, offers full and part-time childcare services from a purpose-built facility located within the grounds of St. George’s Hospital in London. Originally designed to support parents working non-traditional hours, the nursery caters to children aged 1 to 5 years, guiding them through their vital pre-school development.

As an independent, non-profit charitable organisation, it operates under the guidance of a voluntary management committee that includes representatives from St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The nursery is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment, ensuring children are safe and content while their parents pursue their careers with peace of mind.

Regular inspections by Ofsted ensure adherence to high standards, and potential families are encouraged to visit the nursery after submitting an application.

What it's like

Children excitedly and enthusiastically walk into the nursery where they are greeted by familiar faces of the long-standing staff team. Staff provide a range of opportunities and experiences that are centred around children's interests. Staff also provide lots of opportunities to bring songs to life with actions and props, which helps children to extend their vocabulary.

Charitable organisationHospital-based nurseryCatters to NHS staff

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age band, with rates applying until the term after the child's second or third birthday. Funding is deducted directly from standard rates for eligible children, and part-time options are available on enquiry. No fee reductions are given for holidays, absences, or staff training closures.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
  • Monthly fee for 12-23 months£2000.00 / month
  • Monthly fee for 2 year olds£1600.00 / month
  • Monthly fee for 3/4 year olds£1300.00 / month

Good to know

  • A deposit of one month's fees is required upon offer of a place, refundable when the child leaves.
  • No fee reductions or refunds are given for holidays or child absences.
  • Fees are charged as normal during the two annual staff training closure days.
  • Early Years Funding is deducted from the rates for eligible children.
  • Rates apply until the start of the term following the child's second and third birthdays.
  • Details on part-time places and rates are available upon enquiry.

Key facts

Waitlist

A card will be sent to you acknowledging receipt – when you receive this you can phone to make an appointment to visit if you would like.

Opening hours

7am until 6pm

Age range

1 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1982

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Blackshaw Nursery

Last inspected 19 October 2023 · Sarah Phillips

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 excitedly and enthusiastically walk into the nursery where they are greeted by familiar faces of the long-standing staff team. Staff provide a range of opportunities and experiences that are centred around children's interests. Staff also provide lots of opportunities to bring songs to life with actions and props, which helps children to extend their vocabulary.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff provide children with a healthy balanced diet, including meals and snacks, and access to fresh drinking water.
  • Staff provide a range of multi-sensory experiences for children, such as transporting sand and exploring gloop.
  • The routine of the setting is consistently applied, ensuring children feel safe and secure.
  • Partnerships with parents are very strong, with many families returning and some parents having attended the nursery as children.
  • Leaders provide staff with training and ongoing support, including recent training on sign language to support communication and language development.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to provide further opportunities for children to develop their independence and self-help skills
  • 2strengthen planning to ensure children's individual interests and needs are fully catered for and they make the best possible progress in their learning.
Inspection #10285961 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work well with external agencies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children are supported well as they move through different parts of the day and actively take part in activities, such as singing.

Outdoor space

The large and well-equipped outdoor learning spaces have been well designed to ensure that children of all ages can test out their growing physical development skills. Equal access to the outdoors in both small free-flow areas and in the main garden ensures that there are always opportunities to learn outside.

EAL / language support

Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress with their language development.

Inspection history

Date: July 2009

  • October 2023Good
  • October 2017Good
  • April 2014Good
  • April 2013Requires improvement
  • July 2009Good

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