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Greenacres Thameside

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2024)
·Thameside House, Kingsway Business Park, Hampton, TW12 2HD · Richmond upon Thames
Number of places
65 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2024
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames

About this day nursery

30am to 6pm. The day nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on August 5, 2024.

Staff are described as calm and relaxed, creating a supportive atmosphere where children feel happy and confident. A strong emphasis is placed on developing communication and language skills, with staff effectively using methods like sign language, which particularly benefits children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

The curriculum encourages children to develop rapidly, even from a young age, in areas such as counting. The day nursery fosters a good knowledge of the natural world through purposeful outdoor activities, where children practice strength and balancing skills and learn about plants.

Staff work closely with professionals like occupational therapists to address individual learning needs and provide a wide range of outings, enriching children's experiences. Parental feedback highlights staff as "attentive" and "caring", contributing to children's enjoyment and progress in their development.

What it's like

Staff are calm and relaxed, creating a welcoming environment that effectively supports children's emotional well-being. They set high expectations for all children, employing various methods, including sign language, to foster communication skills. Children display positive attitudes, interact well, and confidently greet visitors, indicating they feel happy and secure.

Welcoming environmentStrong communication focusEffective use of sign languageAttentive and caring staffRapid counting skills developmentGood knowledge of nature

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Greenacres Thameside

Last inspected 5 August 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

Staff are calm and relaxed, creating a welcoming environment that effectively supports children's emotional well-being. They set high expectations for all children, employing various methods, including sign language, to foster communication skills. Children display positive attitudes, interact well, and confidently greet visitors, indicating they feel happy and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff are calm and relaxed, creating a welcoming environment.
  • Communication and language skills are strongly emphasised, with effective use of sign language.
  • Parental feedback highlights staff as 'attentive' and 'caring'.
  • Children develop counting skills rapidly, even at a young age.
  • Children develop a good knowledge of the natural world around them through outdoor activities.

Areas to develop

  • 1plan the curriculum even more effectively to ensure all children receive the right level of challenge
  • 2build on opportunities for children to develop their understanding of healthy eating and good oral hygiene.
Inspection #10350774 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff's curriculum places a strong emphasis on developing children's communication and language skills. Staff use various methods to encourage children to communicate, including sign language. This is highly effective for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Staff set high expectations for all children and work closely with other professionals, such as occupational therapists, to address any gaps in children's learning.

Outdoor space

Outdoors, children use the equipment purposefully to practise their strength and balancing skills. They learn the names of herb plants, such as basil and parsley, which they enjoy planting and watering in the garden. Children develop a good knowledge of the natural world around them.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

5 August 2024

Good

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

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Frequently asked about Greenacres Thameside

About the setting

Greenacres Thameside registered in 2022 and is located in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. There are 15 staff members, including the nursery manager. Of these, 10 staff members hold appropriate early years qualifications from level 2 to level 4. The nursery receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

URN
2685797
Registered person
The Greenacres Day Nursery School Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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