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Capital City College Holloway Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
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3.1(94 parent reviews)
·Capital City College, 444 Camden Road, London, N7 0SP · Islington
Number of places
26 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Islington

About this day nursery

30pm, term-time only, catering to children aged 1 to 4 years. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 8th February 2023.

Children arrive happy and keen to start their day, confidently joining their key person, who greets them warmly. Staff are always at hand to support and extend play, ensuring children are well-motivated to learn and explore independently.

The nursery focuses on fundamental skills essential for school readiness. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, staff noted some children struggled with socialisation.

They promptly implemented plans, offering small-group activities to develop social skills. The nursery excels in supporting children who are beginning to speak English as an additional language.

Staff actively learn words in children's home languages and provide dual-language books to help them make connections and improve their spoken English. Parents value the regular updates and daily information shared by key persons, particularly noting the progress in their children's English language development.

Outdoor learning is a key feature, with children cultivating and harvesting fruit and vegetables, gaining an understanding of the world around them. The curriculum also promotes diversity and difference through learning about festivals and positive small-world toys.

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with robust procedures and well-trained staff ensuring children's safety and welfare.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and keen to start their day at this well-run nursery, confidently joining their key person. Staff are always close at hand to support and extend their play. Ongoing observation and regular assessments help staff to identify any gaps in children's learning and development.

Well-run and stimulating environmentStrong communication and language provisionEffective support for EAL childrenGood focus on understanding the worldStrong parent partnershipsEffective safeguarding

Key facts

Opening hours

8.30am to 5.30pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2005

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Capital City College Holloway Nursery

Last inspected 8 February 2023 · Paul Church

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 arrive happy and keen to start their day at this well-run nursery, confidently joining their key person. Staff are always close at hand to support and extend their play. Ongoing observation and regular assessments help staff to identify any gaps in children's learning and development.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers have a strong vision for the nursery and are very clear about how to improve it.
  • Supervision and performance monitoring procedures ensure that teaching practice is regularly reviewed.
  • Communication and language provision is very good, with staff spending lots of time talking to the children, introducing new words and modelling their correct usage.
  • Understanding the world is a strong feature of the curriculum, with children learning about diversity and difference, and growing and harvesting plants in the outside area.
  • Partnerships with parents are very good; parents report that they are kept up to date with their children's learning and appreciate the daily information shared by key persons.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to consistently reinforce good behaviour, supporting children effectively when they are having difficulties
  • 2ensure staff model and remind children how to use resources and equipment correctly, improving their access to activities and securing good progress
  • 3consider the length of carpet sessions, ensuring all children remain focused and their learning progresses
Inspection #10265041 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that they are kept up to date with their children's learning and really appreciate the daily information that key persons share with them.

Parents of children who are beginning to speak English as an additional language highlight how much their children's spoken English skills have developed since joining the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, staff identified that some children were struggling to socialise and play with their peers. They immediately put plans in place to support them, providing lots of small-group activities where children could practise their social skills without feeling overwhelmed.

Outdoor space

Children learn about understanding the world by looking after and growing a range of plants in the outside area, including fruit and vegetables. Afterwards, they harvest the produce and enjoy eating it.

EAL / language support

The majority of children who attend the nursery are beginning to speak English as an additional language. Staff learn words in home languages and provide dual-language books to help children make connections and improve their understanding of spoken English.

Parent Reviews of Capital City College Holloway Nursery

3.1
(94)
Miss Morris
8 months ago

My daughter was treated like she was inadequate to pursue her education because she had her twins at 16 and is now 17 wanting to also better her education to become a successful business owner , the business teachers & IT teachers made every excuse to why she may not be accepted whilst enrolling however everyone else got enrolled that same day and my daughter was told to return Monday . I used to attend City 2002-2003 it was a good college in North London clearly now I can see from the comments it has changed dramatically. The support system from staff has decreased and it’s very disappointing to hear , luckily my daughter was told by a safe guarding staff that what she was told is a lie there are plenty of spaces left . For this reason I will be writing a official complaint to the head of office, local mp, ombudsman and educational welfare regarding the judgemental staff that treat vulnerable students as such , they didn’t even get to understand my daughters background just judged her as some delinquent however anything could’ve happened that they are unaware off absolutely disgusting behaviour from professionals if that’s what you call them kmt . I will be complaining , my daughter is saying she doesn’t want to even bother now maybe college isn’t for her , how can a young girl leave home excited to better herself come back home feeling depleted , disregarded and unwanted. I am mortified by this and for this reason if my daughter returns Monday I will be attending with her to give these disgusting teachers a peace of my mind .

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Monica's Purple Door
6 months ago

Updated review: The reason for the one star seeing as you asked is that my son was 'withdrawn' from your college and there has been absolutely no follow up or any support for him to find another placement even though this was promised by Karen Sudene. Obviously fake words and empty promises.

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Ashraf M
12 months ago

I’m extremely disappointed with the way this college is managed. Students are often left without a teacher for weeks at a time, forcing them to rely entirely on themselves to figure things out. This lack of structure and support creates unnecessary stress and undermines the quality of education. A college should be a place where students receive proper guidance and resources to succeed. Unfortunately, this institution seems to prioritize convenience over the actual needs of its students. The administration’s failure to address these issues raises serious concerns about their commitment to education. I hope the college takes immediate action to improve teacher availability and student support. Until then, I cannot recommend this institution to anyone who values reliable and effective education

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RUMZY .k
9 months ago

Gets the job done, If you can attend lessons and actually do the work then bobs your uncle. Was skeptical before joining myself but realistically they are open because they produce real Btec results so you can expect a good education.

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PIANO LADY FORREAL
a year ago

It is the worse college ever. I attended there in the year 2008/2009. It is one of my biggest regret which still haunts me till date. Am so glad i left after a year there. Most of the students had no respect and no morals. They acted like fake wannabes. They were bullies, arrogant and not willing to learn. The teachers were also very unhelpful. Not a fun college and don't take your kids there. There is this spirit of anxiety and depression dwelling in this college

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Inspection history

Date: March 2009

  • February 2023Good
  • May 2017Outstanding
  • June 2015Good
  • March 2009Good

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