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Linden Tree Nursery School in London (SW11 6SF)

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
·52 - 54 Webb's Road, Battersea, London, SW11 6SF · Wandsworth
Number of places
43 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Wandsworth

About this day nursery

Linden Tree Nursery Schools, based in London SW11 6SF, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment that embraces the Froebelian approach to early education. The nursery is committed to educational inclusion, striving to create an atmosphere where every child can flourish, irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, or background.

They value each child as a unique learner and aim to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that is accessible and inclusive. The nursery prides itself on its strong parent partnership, recognising parents as crucial educators in a child's development and fostering open communication.

They prioritise full-time places and operate a sibling priority policy, with admissions processed on an ongoing basis. A dedicated key person system ensures each child has consistent support, promoting secure relationships and individualised care.

The nursery also has a comprehensive settling-in process designed to help children comfortably transition into the new environment. They welcome all families and aim to make their setting accessible to the entire community, taking into account diverse needs such as providing information in various languages or formats.

What it's like

Children and parents receive a warm welcome. Staff gather information to tailor care and learning, helping children to feel valued and secure. Children are happy, exploring materials and confidently interacting with staff and peers. They learn about feelings, manage personal hygiene, and develop independence, using numbers and mathematical concepts in their play.

Froebelian approachEducational inclusionParent partnershipKey person system

Pricing & funding

This nursery does not charge a registration fee for funded-only places. A deposit is required to secure bookings, which is refunded once local authority funding is received.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • No registration fee is charged for funded-only places.
  • A deposit is required to secure a funded-only place.
  • Deposit is refunded once the child starts and local authority funding is received.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday, from 8am until 6.30pm, and Friday 8am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Linden Tree Nursery School

Last inspected 19 October 2022 · Marvet Gayle

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 and parents receive a warm welcome. Staff gather information to tailor care and learning, helping children to feel valued and secure. Children are happy, exploring materials and confidently interacting with staff and peers. They learn about feelings, manage personal hygiene, and develop independence, using numbers and mathematical concepts in their play.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff use children's interests to arrange the learning environment and provide a varied curriculum, both indoors and outdoors.
  • Staff give children's communication and language development high priority, modelling language well and supporting children learning English as an additional language.
  • Older children develop strong finger muscles through making play dough, supporting their writing skills. Younger children develop physical skills, learning to toddle, pull themselves up, and climb safely.
  • Children develop a love of books and are provided with plenty of opportunities to enjoy them, with staff bringing stories to life and extending children's knowledge.
  • Children learn about oral hygiene and enjoy a wide range of freshly prepared healthy meals and snacks, alongside regular exercise.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve support to enhance children's focus and attention, while allowing them to explore their own play and learn ideas to the highest levels
  • 2build on the already good practice and seek further ways to help all staff provide high-quality teaching, to consistently support the play and learning experiences for children.
Inspection #10234938 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Staff provide a varied curriculum, both indoors and outdoors, to enhance children's learning. The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this on children's learning.

Inspection history

Date: November 2012

  • October 2022Good
  • November 2016Good
  • November 2012Good

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