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Little Learners Nursery: St Saviour's

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Mar 2022)
·33 Verulam Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 8ER · Waltham Forest
Number of places
125 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Waltham Forest

About this day nursery

Little Learners Nursery Group at St Saviour's offers an enriched early years experience in London, E17 8ER. The nursery prides itself on its 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating and innovative facilities including a dedicated Nature Zone for 3-4 year olds.

This outdoor learning environment is inspired by Forest School principles and features ponds, tepees, a mud kitchen, hammocks, a fire pit, a stone circle, climbing areas, a willow arch, bug hotels, den making, and even alpacas. The nursery operates 50 weeks a year, from 8 am to 6 pm, accommodating children in three distinct rooms: Bunny Room for babies, Tiger Room for toddlers, and Panda Room for pre-schoolers.

The curriculum is supported by a wide array of policies ensuring best practices, from safeguarding to nutrition and promoting positive behaviour. Parents are encouraged to apply early due to high demand.

The nursery emphasizes a holistic approach to child development, fostering curiosity and a love for nature through play-based learning.

Our ethos

Little Learners Nursery at St Saviour's is committed to a holistic approach to child development, fostering curiosity and a love for nature through play-based learning. Its outdoor Nature Zone is inspired by Forest School principles, offering children rich experiences with the natural environment.

What it's like

Children are tremendously happy within this exceptionally calm and nurturing environment. Staff are extremely attentive to children's well-being and, as a result, strong attachments are formed. The setting has extremely high expectations of children, who show high levels of independence, are skilled problem solvers, and demonstrate impeccable behaviour.

Ofsted OutstandingNature ZoneForest School inspiredAlpacas

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Session types

Full day, 4-day week (Monday to Thursday), 5-day week

Waitlist

Apply during very early stages of pregnancy

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, 50 weeks of the year

Age range

Babies to 4 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Food

Provided (Lunch and Tea Menus available)

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Learners Nursery: St Saviour's

Last inspected 3 March 2022 · Natalie O'Leary

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children are tremendously happy within this exceptionally calm and nurturing environment. Staff are extremely attentive to children's well-being and, as a result, strong attachments are formed. The setting has extremely high expectations of children, who show high levels of independence, are skilled problem solvers, and demonstrate impeccable behaviour.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and managers are extremely passionate and inspirational with a clear vision for the setting.
  • The promotion of communication and the development of children's language are exceptionally strong across the setting.
  • Staff are extremely skilled in creating unique learning opportunities for children, such as tracking a whale shark during 'Green Heart Week'.
  • The setting is a wonderful celebration of diversity and inclusion, with families sharing celebrations and reading to children in home languages.
  • Partnership with parents is exceptionally strong, with parents involved in all aspects and receiving extra support through workshops.
Inspection #10138123 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is exceptional. Support plans are swiftly put in place and children are supported to make remarkable progress from their starting points. The setting is constantly reviewing how it continues to ensure SEND children are positively represented.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Inspection history

Date: May 2016

  • March 2022Outstanding
  • May 2016Outstanding

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