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Little Ducklings Putney Bridge Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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4.9(24 parent reviews) ·All Saints Church Hall, Fulham High Street, London, SW6 3LG · Hammersmith and Fulham
Number of places
54 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Hammersmith and Fulham

About this day nursery

Little Ducklings Putney Bridge Nursery is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all children in its care. The nursery provides a secure and welcoming atmosphere where children are valued and respected.

Staff are trained to identify signs of abuse, danger, and neglect, following established procedures to offer support, protection, and justice to children. The nursery’s commitment to safeguarding is outlined in its comprehensive policies, which apply to all staff and volunteers, including sessional workers and students.

These policies are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect legal changes and local procedures. The nursery collaborates with parents, carers, the local community, and statutory organisations to ensure a holistic approach to child protection.

Staff are guided by a "5 R's" framework—Recognise, Respond, Report, Record, and Refer—to effectively address any concerns about a child's safety. The nursery also emphasises the importance of confidentiality and information sharing among professionals, ensuring that critical information is disseminated on a need-to-know basis to protect children.

The "Voice of the Child" policy encourages children to express themselves and ensures their views are taken seriously, promoting a sense of safety and respect. Additionally, the nursery adheres to the Prevent Duty, aiming to build children’s resilience against radicalisation by fostering fundamental British values and providing a safe space for discussing challenging topics.

What it's like

Children thrive in this homely, stimulating nursery. Staff respect children's choices and help them to recognise that their friends have their own opinions and ideas, creating an environment where children are considerate and thoughtful. Leaders and staff have built an ambitious curriculum for children, including daily Mandarin lessons, forest school sessions, yoga and football classes, which supports children to develop a positive attitude to learning.

Safeguarding focusedComprehensive policiesChild-centred approachStaff training on child protectionCommunity collaboration

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, five days a week

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Ducklings Putney Bridge Nursery

Last inspected 24 July 2024 · Jenny Selvakumaran

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 thrive in this homely, stimulating nursery. Staff respect children's choices and help them to recognise that their friends have their own opinions and ideas, creating an environment where children are considerate and thoughtful. Leaders and staff have built an ambitious curriculum for children, including daily Mandarin lessons, forest school sessions, yoga and football classes, which supports children to develop a positive attitude to learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thrive in a homely and stimulating environment.
  • Leaders and staff have built an ambitious curriculum for children.
  • Staff know children well, follow parents' wishes and meet individual needs.
  • Children are supported to develop healthy habits from a young age.
  • Children learn to become independent and resilient.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the teaching of early literacy skills so that all children benefit from consistently high-quality learning experiences
  • 2strengthen programmes for professional development to continually build on and improve the practice and knowledge of staff.
Inspection #10350682 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say that children are more willing to brush their teeth at home since the nursery started the toothbrushing sessions

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children relish their time outdoors. They are enthralled as they look for insects under logs, fill wheelbarrows with soil and transport it around the garden, hang from a tree trunk, and balance as they walk across logs, which helps them develop their balance and coordination.

Parent Reviews of Little Ducklings Putney Bridge Nursery

4.9
(24)
Ngọc Đặng
2 months ago

We absolutely love this nursery! My son joined when he was two years old and is now nearly three. Since starting here, he has grown so much in his communication skills (including multiple languages), social skills, and physical development. There are endless fun and engaging activities for the children. The forest space they have is truly amazing — my son has the opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities almost every day when the weather allows. It’s wonderful to see children spending so much time in nature rather than staying indoors in a classroom all day. My son often comes home singing songs he learned at nursery, and he genuinely loves going there every day. He always comes home happy and fulfilled. I also really appreciate the frequent updates throughout the day about my child, which gives me great peace of mind. The staff are incredibly caring and attentive, and they create an environment where my son feels safe, secure, and supported. I would absolutely recommend this nursery to parents who are looking for a wonderful combination of multilingual learning and forest school experiences for their children.

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Charles Wilson
2 months ago

We have nothing but praise for Little Ducklings nursery where our son is. The staff are committed, enthusiastic and professional. The children get involved in a wide range of activities both inside and outside. Photographs and information on what the children are doing during the day is regularly posted on the App - its lovely to see whats going on. Communication is excellent. The outside space is spacious, secluded and safe - it is rare in London to find this. At pick up staff will give a little debrief on your child and there is a monthly dedicated session to review your child's progress. I strongly recommend the nursery.

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Ana Lopes
2 months ago

My baby has started attending little ducklings a few months ago and I cannot talk highly enough about the support we have been given. The staff truly celebrates her achievements, the parent/teacher communication is amazing and we know she is in a safe and happy environment. Thank you for helping my baby blossom into an amazing human being ❤️

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Tom Wilocx
3 months ago

Mixed views.. my partner booked a tour which was very average.. the “owner” did our tour and to be honest we were both bored at the end. The nursery was lovely but I think it’s ran by an owner who really cares but is way too much for most parents. 2 Star based on us having no follow up after tour and despite the pre tour being really good it just didn’t live up to expectations. I am amazed all the reviews are happy parents when post visit we spoke to a parent who had been bribed to stay and not complain. Sorry!

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Rebecca Jarlhof
8 months ago

My son has recently started at little ducklings and it’s been the best decision. Not only is it a great nursery, with forest school, lots of activities. But all the teaches are simply amazing. Hugo our son is so happy every morning when drop off and pick up. I can’t express how happy this makes us as a family. He is learning, having fun and making friends. It’s incredible how much his development has changed since he started. I’m so glad we found this incredible nursery. I can’t recommended this place enough because it’s simply just great!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

24 July 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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