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Jack & Jill Preschool in London

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2022)
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4.2(5 Google reviews) ·All Saints Church Hall, Church Walk, LONDON, NW2 2TJ · Barnet
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2022
Local authority
Barnet

About this early years setting

Jack & Jill Preschool is located in the London borough of Barnet and provides care for children aged two to four. It operates from Monday to Friday during term time, with sessions running from 8.30am to 4pm. The preschool offers government-funded places for three and four-year-olds. Ofsted inspected the setting in January 2022, judging it to be Good overall.

The inspector noted that children are happy, settled, and make good progress. The curriculum is based on children's interests, with a strong focus on communication, language development, and books. Children are encouraged to develop independence skills. There is an outdoor area where children can choose to play, with access to sand, a swing and slide, sports, and dancing. Staff work with parents to meet the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Our ethos

Jack & Jill Preschool offers a nurturing, play-centred learning environment where children learn and develop through engaging play, fostering a warm and child-centric atmosphere.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled in this nurturing and welcoming pre-school, separating easily from their parents. They enjoy a wide range of exciting play opportunities that help them make good progress. Staff know children well and have high expectations, developing the curriculum based on children's interests.

Play-based learningTerm-time onlyAccepts 15 and 30-hour funding

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on hourly rates with age-specific pricing for children under and over three years old. Funding for 15 and 30 hours is available, with fees only applying to any additional hours taken.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • No deposit required.
  • No hidden fees.
  • Offers 15 and 30 hours of free funding.
  • Fees are only charged for extra hours taken.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm (Term time only)

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Jack & Jill Preschool

Last inspected 13 January 2022

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 happy and settled in this nurturing and welcoming pre-school, separating easily from their parents. They enjoy a wide range of exciting play opportunities that help them make good progress. Staff know children well and have high expectations, developing the curriculum based on children's interests.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and settled and make good progress.
  • There is a strong focus on communication and language development.
  • Children develop a strong interest in books.
  • Children learn to do things for themselves and develop independence skills.
  • The outdoor area is used well to support children's physical development.

Areas to develop

  • 1support children's learning even more effectively and provide higher levels of challenge as they play and learn
  • 2maximise opportunities to extend children's mathematics skills during everyday activities.
Inspection #10137739 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work closely with parents to meet children's individual needs and ensure they make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The provider uses funding well to obtain specific resources and to offer extra hours to vulnerable children.

Outdoor space

The outdoor area is used well to support children's physical development. Children make choices to play indoors or outdoors and enjoy exploring sand, using the swing and slide, and participating in vigorous physical activities, including sports and dancing.

Google Reviews of Jack & Jill Preschool

4.2
(5 Google reviews)
Aleksandra Hall
a year ago

An amazing preschool with lovely and caring staff. Jack and Jill provides nurturing environment in which children are happy and thriving. As a parent I could not have asked for more!

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Parisa Hassanpour
a year ago

Extremely organised and professional staff. Very happy with the choice of a preschool for my little one.

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Zainab Alkashali
a year ago

The worst place for any child and the worst manager and staff. We lived through bitter days with them

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Miss Smith
4 weeks ago

A brilliant, well run pre school. The staff are wonderful and my little one is always happy to go.

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Inspection history

Date: June 2011

  • January 2022Good
  • December 2015Outstanding
  • June 2011Outstanding

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