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Kish Kindergarten

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
·St. Andrew's Church Hall, Church Road, Richmond, TW10 5HG · Richmond upon Thames
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames

About this early years setting

Kish Kindergarten is a term-time setting in Richmond for children aged two to five. It operates from 8.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and accepts 15-hour funding for three and four-year-olds. In its inspection of July 2022, Ofsted rated the nursery 'Good', noting that staff have high expectations which prepare children for the next stage of their education.

The inspector highlighted the bilingual curriculum, which helps children become confident communicators in German and English. Children engage in activities like woodwork and are encouraged to take age-appropriate risks. They also enjoy being physically active outdoors on equipment such as a slide and an obstacle course. Ofsted found that the provision for children with additional learning needs is good, with staff using praise and reassurance to help children develop good levels of self-esteem.

What it's like

Children at Kish Kindergarten benefit from the high expectations of staff, which prepares them for the next stage of their education. They are becoming confident bilingual communicators in German and English, and access a full range of exciting and stimulating learning opportunities. Children develop good levels of self-esteem and understand the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.

Bilingual curriculum: German and EnglishGood SEND provisionAge-appropriate risk-takingHigh self-esteemHealthy lifestyle focusStrong parent partnerships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

8.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kish Kindergarten

Last inspected 7 July 2022

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 at Kish Kindergarten benefit from the high expectations of staff, which prepares them for the next stage of their education. They are becoming confident bilingual communicators in German and English, and access a full range of exciting and stimulating learning opportunities. Children develop good levels of self-esteem and understand the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are becoming confident bilingual communicators in German and English.
  • The provision for children with additional learning needs is good.
  • Children delight in making 'alien spaceships' and 'aeroplanes' during woodwork, learning to take age-appropriate risks.
  • Children develop good levels of self-esteem through meaningful praise and reassurance.
  • The bilingual curriculum is effective in promoting children's language, social and cultural development.

Areas to develop

  • 1extend staff's understanding of how to plan and sequence the curriculum for outdoors, to better support children who prefer to learn in the natural world
  • 2make greater use of the learning environments to further raise children's understanding of backgrounds and cultures beyond their own community.
Inspection #10215367 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are full of praise for the way staff teach and care for their children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The provision for children with additional learning needs is good. Children receive clear and consistent messages, which help them to feel safe and secure.

Outdoor space

Some staff are not as confident in planning and sequencing the curriculum for outdoors, which does not fully support all children, particularly those who prefer to learn in the natural environment. Nevertheless, children delight in opportunities to be physically active, enjoying climbing steps on the slide and completing an obstacle course.

Inspection history

Ofsted records show this provider has closed and was never graded. There's no inspection history to display.

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