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Gainsborough Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
·Gainsborough Primary School, Berkshire Road, Hackney, E9 5ND · Hackney
Number of places
20 places
Age range
0–2 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Hackney

About this day nursery

Gainsborough Primary School & Children's Centre in Hackney is a comprehensive educational hub serving families from early years through primary education. The institution is dedicated to fostering a rich learning environment that nurtures intellectual and personal growth.

The school offers various programmes, including a dedicated preschool for 3-year-olds and a Children's Centre with specific provisions for babies aged 9 to 23 months (Hatchlings) and a 2-year-old nursery (Ducklings). Emphasising both academic excellence and social development, Gainsborough provides a broad curriculum complemented by extra-curricular opportunities such as Forest School.

The school also actively promotes inclusive practices and has a strong focus on community engagement, supported by various parental involvement initiatives and transparent policies.

What it's like

Children play happily with their friends and staff at the pre-school, engaging in a range of activities both indoors and outdoors. They learn to choose what they want to play with, express their likes and dislikes, and develop language skills through play and singing. Children have warm relationships with staff and feel safe and secure due to familiar routines and clear communication.

Forest SchoolChildren's CentreEYFS Curriculum

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

Age range

9 months to 11 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Gainsborough Pre School

Last inspected 8 February 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good

What it's like to attend

Children play happily with their friends and staff at the pre-school, engaging in a range of activities both indoors and outdoors. They learn to choose what they want to play with, express their likes and dislikes, and develop language skills through play and singing. Children have warm relationships with staff and feel safe and secure due to familiar routines and clear communication.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers and staff plan a broad curriculum that supports children's learning and development.
  • Staff effectively identify and support children who need extra help, working with external agencies.
  • Staff promote children's communication and language skills through songs and engaging interactions.
  • Parents are happy with the care and communication they receive, helping them extend learning at home.
  • Staff understand the importance of healthy lifestyles and provide opportunities for outdoor play and physical development.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop how procedures are shared with staff to help children achieve the best possible outcomes
  • 2support all staff to deliver the highest quality teaching across all areas of the pre-school.
Inspection #10264102 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that staff share with them what their children know and can do.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff know how to identify children who need extra help with their learning. They work effectively with external agencies to ensure that children's next steps in learning are shared effectively.

Outdoor space

Outside in the garden, children investigate soil and learn about nature. Children spend extended time outside, going for walks most days and spending time in the garden each day, developing their physical skills, taking risks, and becoming resilient learners.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

8 February 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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