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Claremont Community Pre-school

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
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5.0(2 Google reviews)
·Claremont Community Centre, Claremont Road, London, NW2 1BP · Barnet
Number of places
61 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Barnet

About this early years setting

Claremont Community Pre-school, located in London, NW2 1BP, received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 10/10/2023. This childcare setting, on non-domestic premises, serves children aged 1 to 7 years.

The pre-school operates year-round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Children are observed to arrive happily, forming strong bonds with staff, which helps them to feel safe and secure as they begin their learning journey.

Staff are described as positive role models, and children understand and follow routines well, enjoying group times and singing. The curriculum is ambitious and covers all areas of learning, with leaders and staff holding high expectations for every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Regular training ensures staff can support all children to reach their full potential. The pre-school places importance on developing communication, language, and literacy skills, with children making good progress in these areas, including those who speak English as an additional language.

Children also have ample opportunities for physical development, enjoying outdoor activities like jumping on tree stumps, climbing the slide, and using the see-saw, showing joy while playing outside with friends. Parents speak highly of the nursery, appreciating the regular communication and the supportive settling-in process.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and form strong attachments with staff, helping them to feel safe and secure. Staff are positive role models, and children understand routines well, enjoying group time and singing. Children behave well and have a good attitude to their learning.

Good Ofsted ratingStrong attachments with staffAmbitious curriculumFocus on communication and languageOutdoor play opportunitiesSupport for SEND

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Claremont Community Pre-school

Last inspected 10 October 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 arrive happy and form strong attachments with staff, helping them to feel safe and secure. Staff are positive role models, and children understand routines well, enjoying group time and singing. Children behave well and have a good attitude to their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive happy to meet and play with their friends.
  • Staff place an importance on building children's communication, language and literacy skills.
  • Leaders are ambitious for every child and the curriculum covers all areas of learning.
  • Children build on their physical skills in a variety of ways.
  • Parents speak highly of the nursery and appreciate the regular communication they receive.

Areas to develop

  • 1plan consistent opportunities to develop and extend children's mathematical skills
  • 2ensure that all staff provide effective opportunities for young children to carry out tasks by themselves.
Inspection #10308520 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff have high expectations for every child, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to reach their full potential. Staff attend regular training so that their teaching is of a good standard to support children.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy jumping on tree stumps, climbing the slide and using the see-saw. They have regular physical exercise and show joy when playing outside with friends.

Google Reviews of Claremont Community Pre-school

5.0
(2 Google reviews)

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Inspection history

Date: March 2018

  • October 2023Good
  • March 2018Good

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