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Capital City College Finsbury Park Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
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3.6(80 Google reviews) ·28-42 Blackstock Road, London, N4 2DG · Islington
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Islington

About this day nursery

Capital City College Finsbury Park Nursery is located in the Islington area of London and provides care for children aged two to four. It operates on a term-time only basis, opening from Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 5.20pm. The day nursery was inspected by Ofsted in February 2023 and received an overall judgement of 'Good'.

The Ofsted report noted that children enjoy their time at the day nursery, building strong bonds with staff and feeling safe and secure. Staff assess what children know and plan learning experiences based on their interests. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are effectively supported, and parents speak highly of the staff team. To improve further, the inspector recommended that staff allow children more time to respond to questions and increase opportunities for them to develop independence during daily routines.

What it's like

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery, taking part in activities like self-registration that foster a sense of belonging. They separate from parents easily and are eager to engage with the activities on offer, building strong bonds with staff and feeling safe and secure.

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 5.20pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Capital City College Finsbury Park Nursery

Last inspected 3 February 2023

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 thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery, taking part in activities like self-registration that foster a sense of belonging. They separate from parents easily and are eager to engage with the activities on offer, building strong bonds with staff and feeling safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are effectively supported.
  • Staff accurately assess what children know and can do, planning exciting learning experiences based on their interests.
  • The passionate manager works closely with the staff team, reflecting on strengths and areas for development.
  • Overall, children's independence and self-care skills are well supported.
  • Partnership with parents is good, and parents speak highly of the staff team.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff develop children's communication and language skills further by allowing them more time to process language and respond to questions
  • 2increase opportunities for children to develop their independence during daily tasks and self-care routines.
Inspection #10234771 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They say their children are happy to come to the nursery and see the progress in their learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are effectively supported. Staff work collaboratively with outside professionals, other settings and parents to discuss appropriate strategies and specific targets for individual children, making adaptations to their practice to ensure equal opportunities to participate in all activities.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.

Inspection history

Date: November 2009

  • February 2023Good
  • March 2017Outstanding
  • January 2015Good
  • November 2009Good

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