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Bright Horizons Northcote Road Day Nursery and Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
·119a Chatham Road, London, SW11 6HJ · Wandsworth
Number of places
61 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Wandsworth

About this day nursery

Bright Horizons Nurseries offer a comprehensive early years education, focusing on a unique "Nurture Approach" that prioritises both learning and emotional well-being. With over three decades of experience and more than 300 nurseries across the UK, they are dedicated to supporting families with their childcare needs.

The curriculum, "Bright Beginnings," incorporates five key learning areas to develop practical and life skills, with a strong emphasis on outdoor activities, Forest School principles, and Eco-Schools programmes. The nursery provides freshly prepared meals with attention to allergies, and a detailed settling-in process to ensure a smooth transition for children and families.

This includes non-chargeable sessions up to six weeks before the start date, allowing children to familiarise themselves with the environment and build trust with their key person. Parents are encouraged to participate in these initial sessions, gradually leaving their child for short periods to foster independence.

The nursery also offers resources and support regarding childcare funding options and aims to create a vibrant community for children, parents, and staff.

Our ethos

Bright Horizons' pedagogical approach is their "Nurture Approach," which balances learning with emotional well-being. Their "Bright Beginnings" curriculum emphasises practical life skills, outdoor activities, and incorporates Forest School and Eco-Schools principles. They focus on supporting families with childcare needs and fostering independence through a gradual settling-in process.

What it's like

All children are happy and enjoy the busy, calm and highly stimulating learning environment, displaying good levels of emotional development. They become deeply involved in a variety of inviting, interesting and engaging activities, and talk confidently using a good range of vocabulary. Children develop a good understanding of mathematical concepts and feel safe and secure.

Nurture Approach CurriculumFocus on emotional well-being and learningExtensive settling-in processOver 300 UK nurseriesEmphasis on outdoor learning

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Northcote Road Day Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 28 March 2022 · Josephine Afful

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

All children are happy and enjoy the busy, calm and highly stimulating learning environment, displaying good levels of emotional development. They become deeply involved in a variety of inviting, interesting and engaging activities, and talk confidently using a good range of vocabulary. Children develop a good understanding of mathematical concepts and feel safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • The curriculum intent for physical development is implemented well, with good opportunities both indoors and outdoors to build on large- and fine-motor skills.
  • Staff engage children in exciting activities that encourage their curiosity, such as exploring gloop and singing nursery rhymes.
  • The manager and staff work closely with parents, using online systems and face-to-face communication to keep them informed and to act on their views.
  • All staff are good role models who help children learn how to behave well, share resources, and take turns, using highly engaging discussions and emotion books to teach about feelings.
  • Staff continually support and praise children who are learning to share and take turns, and treat children as individuals, valuing them and asking for consent.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve staff's knowledge and understanding of assessment, particularly how to use this information to plan effectively and identify next steps for children's learning
  • 2provide opportunities for older children to learn about and develop an understanding of good personal hygiene, so they become independent in managing their self-care needs.
Inspection #10225592 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say they feel their children are happy and well cared for and know what the children have been doing each day.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children have good opportunities both indoors and outdoors to build on their large- and fine-motor skills. Staff support older children to take age-appropriate risks in their play, such as jumping in and out of tyres and climbing steps to access the tree house.

Inspection history

Date: October 2013

  • March 2022Good
  • October 2013Outstanding

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