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Bosco Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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3.5(11 parent reviews) ·Bosco Centre, 281 Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4RS · Southwark
Number of places
34 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Southwark

About this day nursery

Bosco Nursery, situated within the broader Bosco Centre in London, SE16 4RS, operates as part of a charitable organisation committed to enhancing the welfare of local young individuals. Drawing inspiration from the educational philosophy of St. John Bosco, the nursery embraces an inclusive approach to learning, prioritising love and support over punitive measures to foster a positive and respectful educational setting.

The nursery is joined by a post-16 vocational college and a football club within the Bosco Centre. The institution is recognised for creating a harmonious and purposeful learning community where both students and staff exhibit calm and respectful conduct.

The staff is dedicated to celebrating the achievements of their students through various forms of recognition, fostering a strong sense of belonging among the children. This commitment to an inclusive and supportive environment makes Bosco Nursery a nurturing space for early childhood development.

Our ethos

Bosco Nursery is inspired by the educational philosophy of St. John Bosco, embracing an inclusive approach that prioritises love and support over punitive measures. They aim to foster a positive and respectful educational setting, creating a harmonious and purposeful learning community where children feel a strong sense of belonging.

What it's like

Children arrive highly focused and eager to engage, showing high levels of curiosity and cooperating with friends. They learn new vocabulary and thrive in the provision, with staff using their knowledge and experience to provide a stimulating and challenging curriculum. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make secure progress in their learning.

Charity-runInclusive ethosVocational pathways connection

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday, from 8am until 6pm, and from 8am until 5pm on Friday. It is closed for two weeks in August and for one week for Christmas.

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Established

2020

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bosco Nursery

Last inspected 4 January 2023 · Angela Colman

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

What it's like to attend

Children arrive highly focused and eager to engage, showing high levels of curiosity and cooperating with friends. They learn new vocabulary and thrive in the provision, with staff using their knowledge and experience to provide a stimulating and challenging curriculum. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make secure progress in their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children show high levels of curiosity and cooperate well with friends.
  • Children's behaviour is exceptional and they learn new vocabulary.
  • Staff provide a stimulating and challenging curriculum for all children.
  • Children develop their early mathematical skills from a young age.
  • Parents speak very highly of the nursery and their children's progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1The provider should help staff to consistently support children to enable them to build on their independence skills further.
  • 2The provider should consider more closely what documentation and information is kept in line with safer recruitment procedures.
Inspection #10250957 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"parents say that their children are learning all the time and making good progress."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and children who receive additional funding, make secure progress in their learning. The manager ensures that funding is used to support individual children's learning, and staff attend targeted training, such as for speech and language, to help prepare children for the next stage of their learning. Staff work in partnership with parents and keep them up to date with their child's learning and development, including children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Older children count in Spanish when they line up to go outside. Children develop a love of reading and use props as they read in the tepee outside. Children take books home and parents borrow books from the outdoor lending library.

Parent Reviews of Bosco Nursery

3.5
(11)
Susanne Fitz-Petkovsek
7 years ago

I would never recommend the Nursery at Bosco centre to any parent or caregiver. My 2 year old was removed from there because of the inability of staff to supervise and check on less experienced staff. I have been assured in writing that measures have been put in place, including moving an individual involved to the baby room?? But it's too late when the damage has been done and entirely preventable incidents have occurred.

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Joanne Armitage
4 years ago

The way they speak to the small children is disgusting. And the treatment of the college kids is borderline abusive, should they speak up they're called liars and reduced to tears. Not a nice place to learn or work. Sister cecily would be horrified to see the goings on, I would not recommend the nursery or college to anyone.

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Jackie Colchester
6 years ago

Fab nursery! Staff are all lovely, it is well run and they have a fantastic outdoor play area. This is place is a hidden gem. They are also a great resource for older children with their youth club and soccer team.

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GS
3 years ago

Sr Cecily was an inspirational Salesian sister who helped hundreds, if not thousands, of Bermondsey and Rotherhithe youngsters over her many years of service - me included. She suffered no nonsense and was no one’s fool - very shrewd for a nun! - but she would help us all and truly cared for us all. A selfless lady whose lasting legacy lives on in the Bosco Centre.

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Louise E
5 years ago

My little one attends the nursery and it's wonderful. The staff are very caring and considerate. And the outdoor playground is better than anything else in the area! Warmly recommended.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

4 January 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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