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Little Giants Nursery, Brunel

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
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4.3(12 parent reviews)
·The Old School House, 1 Hillingdon Road, Uxbridge, UB10 0AA · Hillingdon
Number of places
46 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Hillingdon

About this day nursery

Little Giants Nursery, Brunel, located in Uxbridge, draws inspiration from the renowned engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, whose personal motto "En avant" (keep moving forward and get ahead) guides the nursery's philosophy. Situated in the Old School House, formerly part of Brunel University Campus, the nursery aims to foster a lifelong love for learning, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and imagination in children from a young age.

The curriculum blends STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) principles with the Montessori approach, creating a unique educational environment that nurtures critical thinking, problem-solving, and independence. The "4 C's" – Care, Cognition, Continuity, and Curiosity – form the foundation of their bespoke curriculum, focusing on emotional resilience, physical development through multi-sensory experiences, intellectual growth via hands-on learning, and igniting inquiring minds.

Little Giants Nursery provides an all-inclusive experience, with meals prepared by an on-site chef and air-conditioned rooms, ensuring a comfortable and stimulating setting for children. The nursery is committed to high-quality care and education, preparing children for their future academic journeys and life beyond.

Our ethos

Little Giants Nursery's philosophy is guided by Isambard Kingdom Brunel's motto "En avant" (keep moving forward and get ahead). Their curriculum blends STEM principles with the Montessori approach, focusing on the "4 C's" – Care, Cognition, Continuity, and Curiosity – to foster a love for learning, curiosity, creativity, imagination, critical thinking, problem-solving, and independence.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and eager to start their day. Staff allow children time to settle before beginning to explore planned activities. Staff use their observations and knowledge of their key children to devise tailored, individual next steps for children's development.

STEM curriculumMontessori approachAll-inclusive careOn-site chefAir-conditioned rooms

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Food

Providing all inclusive care for your convenience, including meals freshly prepared by our on-site chef

Opening hours

Open 51 weeks per year | 7.30 am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Giants Nursery, Brunel

Last inspected 7 June 2024 · Bernie Dunne

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 arrive happy and eager to start their day. Staff allow children time to settle before beginning to explore planned activities. Staff use their observations and knowledge of their key children to devise tailored, individual next steps for children's development.

Inspector highlights

  • Senior leaders have actively reflected on the setting's curriculum, simplifying planning and linking activities to all areas of the curriculum.
  • Partnership working is highly effective, with staff making links with the local authority's early years advisers and SEND support team.
  • Children's emotional well-being is a high priority, with key persons completing forms with parents to get to know children and making them feel special.
  • Staff embed routines in the setting, encouraging independence in activities like preparing for outside play and serving food.
  • Partnership with parents is a strength, with staff building strong, trusting, and informative relationships.

Areas to develop

  • 1monitor the impact of the changes made to planning, and ensure that systems are in place for ongoing reflection and continuous improvement of practice.
Inspection #10312999 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that they enjoy being involved in their children's learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff swiftly identify children who require additional help or children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and make referrals for support, with parental consent. Since the last inspection, staff have made links with the local authority's SEND support team and use strategies to support children's attention, listening skills, and communication, ensuring good or better progress.

Outdoor space

Older children independently prepare for outside play by collecting and putting on their shoes.

Parent Reviews of Little Giants Nursery, Brunel

4.3
(12)
P G
5 months ago

We’ve had such a wonderful experience with this nursery. The staff are genuinely caring and take the time to get to know each child as an individual, which has made a huge difference to our little one’s confidence and happiness. One thing I really appreciate is how prompt and consistent the updates are on the app — it gives me real peace of mind throughout the day to see how my child is getting on. I also want to say a heartfelt thank-you for the support Rajvind gave us during a recent personal situation. Their understanding, flexibility, and kindness meant more than they know, and we’re truly grateful. Highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing and supportive environment. Special thanks to Dana and Madison who made a difference every day!

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Corinna McCarthy
6 months ago

We have two children at the nursery - one in the preschool room and one in the baby room - and we honestly couldn’t be happier. The team’s approach to learning and development is fantastic, and the smaller room sizes make such a difference. It means the key workers really get to know each child and their little personalities, which is so special. The whole place has such a lovely, home-from-home feel, and it’s clear that every member of staff truly cares for the children like their own. My return to work was made so much easier knowing our youngest settled in so quickly - within the first week! We’re so grateful to have found this nursery and couldn’t recommend it more highly.

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Victoria Briggs
9 months ago

We have 2 children at little giants across the baby and toddler/preschool room and both children love going to nursery every morning. They have grown so much in confidence and our older boy is always coming home with lots he has learnt. The staff are excellent and know the children very well and therefore able to offer excellent care. The rooms are kept tidy and clean and there is a good range of food for lunch.

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Sannaa Raja
6 months ago

I'd highly recommend Little Giants Nursery, my little one loves it and has come on leaps and bounds since starting there! The parent app is also updated in a very timely manner so you're always in the know of what is happening and what your child is getting up to.

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A Murray
7 months ago

I paid a £150 deposit to enrol my child at this nursery. When completing the application, it was not stated anywhere that this fee was non-refundable. Upon requesting a refund, I was told this fee wasn’t a deposit at all, but simply a payment to enrol my child. Other staff had previously referred to it as a “deposit,” so I was understandably confused. Parents’ situations change, and nurseries should be understanding of this rather than penalising families who are trying to do the right thing. I found this approach unfair and disappointing.

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024

Date: August 2023

  • June 2024Good
  • August 2023Requires improvement

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