Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, throughout the year
Camberwell Grove
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2022)
Number of places
81 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Southwark
About this day nursery
The Grove Nursery School warmly welcomes children aged 2-5 years into a nurturing and stimulating environment. This small setting prides itself on its significant impact, fostering a sense of community by supporting both children and their families.
The nursery believes that optimal learning flourishes when children are happy, relaxed, safe, and secure. Prioritising play as a cornerstone of development, The Grove Nursery School offers a rich array of activities designed to ignite a passion for learning.
The institution champions the "four Cs" - curiosity, confidence, co-operation, and creativity - believing these qualities are cultivated through the collaborative efforts of children, parents, carers, and staff. The overarching goal is to ensure each child feels content and secure, thereby enabling them to fully embrace the diverse learning opportunities provided.
Our ethos
The nursery champions the "four Cs" - curiosity, confidence, co-operation, and creativity - believing these qualities are cultivated through the collaborative efforts of children, parents, carers, and staff. They prioritise play as a cornerstone of development and believe optimal learning flourishes when children are happy, relaxed, safe, and secure.
What it's like
Children are happy and secure, making good progress across all areas of learning. They are extremely keen learners, eagerly showing discoveries and demonstrating deep concentration in activities. Staff adeptly provide support, allowing children to develop skills and confidence independently.
Community-focusedPlay-based learningValues curiosity, confidence, cooperation, and creativity
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.
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Age range
2-5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2018
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Camberwell Grove
Last inspected 9 September 2022 · Anita Rickaby
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children are happy and secure, making good progress across all areas of learning. They are extremely keen learners, eagerly showing discoveries and demonstrating deep concentration in activities. Staff adeptly provide support, allowing children to develop skills and confidence independently.
Inspector highlights
- Children are enthusiastic learners, engaged by exciting activities based on their fascinations.
- Children are exceptionally well behaved, showing care and concern for each other in a calm and harmonious environment.
- Children display high levels of self-confidence; staff value their wishes and opinions and support them to lead activities.
- Parents speak very highly of the nursery, valuing the strong sense of community and regular communication about their child's progress.
- Children are confident communicators, with staff effectively supporting language development by introducing new vocabulary during activities.
Inspection #10194214 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak very highly of the nursery.
Parents report that children's confidence develops quickly when they join nursery.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported. The nursery's SEND coordinator is very knowledgeable and works closely with parents and other professionals to ensure children quickly receive the support they need. She supports staff to plan specialised activities to meet children's individual needs.
Outdoor space
All children get plenty of exercise. They enjoy playing in the large nursery garden every day. Children have many opportunities to learn about nature and help to grow vegetables in the nursery allotment.
Inspection history
Most recent inspection
9 September 2022
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
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