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Fernbank Childrens Centre

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
·Fernbank Day Nursery, 1a Fountayne Road, LONDON, N16 7EA · Hackney
Number of places
68 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Hackney

About this day nursery

Fernbank Children's Centre & Nursery is an educational establishment in London, N16 7EA, dedicated to providing comprehensive childcare and learning experiences for young children and their families. As part of Jubilee Primary School, it collaborates with a network of Children's Centres to offer a variety of services and support options.

The nursery caters to children from three months to five years old, ensuring that their developmental and educational journey aligns with their individual needs and family values. The curriculum is guided by early years frameworks, providing a rich environment that fosters learning and growth.

Fernbank celebrates the diverse social, cultural, economic, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds of its children, integrating this appreciation into its daily operations. The centre maintains a strong stance against any form of prejudice, ensuring an inclusive and accepting atmosphere for all.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and feel safe and secure in a stimulating learning environment, settling readily and choosing from a range of planned activities. They make friends, develop secure attachments with staff, and their behaviour is good. Children are motivated to learn from new experiences and are becoming increasingly independent in their self-care skills.

Part of Jubilee Primary SchoolForest School & GardenStrong stance against prejudiceOfsted rated "Good" in 2023

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.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday: 7.45am - 5.45pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Fernbank Childrens Centre

Last inspected 23 October 2024

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 happily and feel safe and secure in a stimulating learning environment, settling readily and choosing from a range of planned activities. They make friends, develop secure attachments with staff, and their behaviour is good. Children are motivated to learn from new experiences and are becoming increasingly independent in their self-care skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have clear plans for a well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum.
  • Children learn about the world and their local community through trips and celebrations.
  • Children are developing a secure understanding of mathematics and number value.
  • Children benefit from a language-rich environment, developing a love for books and reading.
  • Partnership working is strong, with good links with the local authority and external services.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the sharing of children's information as they move on to different rooms, so that their learning outcomes are consistently high
  • 2provide more targeted supervision for all staff, to support their well-being at work.
Inspection #10351417 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents speak highly of the staff at the nursery."

"They comment that they are kept well informed through regular emails about their child's care, learning and development."

"Parents report that dropping their children to their child's room has has a positive impact on their involvement in their children's learning."

"They feel that since attending the nursery, their children have made good progress in many aspects of their development."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress in their learning from their starting points. Children with SEND are supported well, with staff using relevant support from external services. Staff are alert to any signs that a child might need additional support.

Outdoor space

Children learn to move in different ways outdoors and have good opportunities to develop their core strength, for instance when using a climbing wall. Babies enjoy regular outdoor sessions where they learn to explore natural resources.

Inspection history

Date: August 2012

  • September 2024Good
  • September 2018Outstanding
  • October 2015Good
  • August 2012Good

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