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Holland Park Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
·
4.5(2 parent reviews)
·Parks Office, Stable Yard, LONDON, W8 6LU · Kensington and Chelsea
Number of places
19 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Kensington and Chelsea

About this day nursery

Holland Park Pre-School, located in the scenic Holland Park, offers a nurturing and inspiring environment for children aged 2 to 5. This OFSTED-regulated institution, with over two decades of childcare experience, focuses on fostering individual growth within an intimate and supportive setting.

The pre-school emphasises developing essential skills such as communication, creativity, and teamwork, alongside cultivating a strong sense of individuality, self-reliance, and determination. Adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, the pre-school is committed to providing a strong foundation for each child's future.

They welcome families of all backgrounds and prioritise the wellbeing of every child, encouraging independent learning and critical thinking. The curriculum is built around core values of respect, honesty, perseverance, independence, kindness, and courtesy, aiming to instil these principles in the children from an early age.

The dedicated staff are passionate about creating a space where children can thrive, learn, and feel valued.

Our ethos

At Holland Park Pre-School we aim to provide excellent care and education for children aged 2 to 5. We are a non-religious school open to families of all religions and none. We believe in planting the seeds of a strong system of values that will put our children in good stead as they continue on their learning journeys. The individual wellbeing of each child is of the upmost importance to us. Children develop quickly in the early years and a child’s experiences between birth and age five have a major impact on their future life chances We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage and strongly believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support that enables them to fulfil their potential. We value parents and carers as equal active partners in their children’s learning. We provide a safe and rich environment that encourages each child to develop communication skills, creativity, independent learning and working as part of a team, and also nurture a sense of individuality, self-reliance and determination. We encourage our children to think for themselves and to question.

What it's like

Children are settled, happy and have good relationships with each other and staff. They are well-behaved and follow routines, understanding expectations that keep them safe. There is a calm and positive environment in which children's personal development is well supported.

OFSTED-regulatedNature-filled spaceCharity-run

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

9am to 3.30pm, during term time only

Age range

2-5

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2003

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Holland Park Pre-School

Last inspected 2 December 2022 · Haley McDermott

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 are settled, happy and have good relationships with each other and staff. They are well-behaved and follow routines, understanding expectations that keep them safe. There is a calm and positive environment in which children's personal development is well supported.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff work cooperatively as a team and are ambitious for all children.
  • Children's communication and language development are considered by all staff, who plan activities to build vocabulary.
  • Staff continually teach children important social skills, such as sharing and turn-taking.
  • Staff support children well to understand their own emotions.
  • Leaders provide supportive professional development opportunities to staff to ensure best practice.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure parents have robust and regular information about their child's progress
  • 2ensure that the children are as physically active in their play as they can be throughout the year.
Inspection #10234046 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents value the kind and nurturing staff.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure children get the required levels of support they need, with quick interventions to help children make the best possible progress.

Outdoor space

The curriculum for physical development is considered. Children participate in weekly sports classes, developing their balance and hand-to-eye coordination. However, children do not always get enough opportunities in their daily play to develop skills such as running, climbing and balancing, which impacts their consistent development in physical skills.

Parent Reviews of Holland Park Pre-School

4.5
(2)
joanna moore
a year ago

Both of my children thrived at HPPS. The nurturing environment and exceptional teachers not only enhance my children’s emotional and learning development, but they were always happy. For a busy city like London, you cannot top having a nursery set in the beautiful iconic park. Children not only flourish in nature, but in feeling safe and happy. For me there is no other nursery school that could have matched HPPS for my children.

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Inspection history

Date: April 2005

  • January 2023Good
  • December 2022Good
  • February 2017Outstanding
  • January 2017Outstanding
  • February 2016Requires improvement
  • June 2012Good
  • May 2012Good
  • March 2008Good
  • April 2005Good

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