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Northend Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2023)
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3.7(3 parent reviews) ·4a Lincoln Close, Slade Green, Kent, DA8 2EB · Bexley
Number of places
47 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Bexley

About this day nursery

Northend Nursery, located in Erith, Kent, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged one to four. Registered in 2006 and run by the Pre-School Learning Alliance, the nursery provides full day care and sessional places, operating from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, for 52 weeks of the year.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on building secure relationships through its effective key-person system, ensuring children feel safe, secure, and confident to express themselves. Activities are well-planned and purposeful, catering to different age groups and fostering a love for learning.

The curriculum follows a "simplify and challenge" ethos, with activity plans that respond to children's interests, such as a "through the window" experiment that created a learning buzz about the changes children see. The dedicated team, including a SENCo who swiftly identifies and addresses special educational needs, works closely with families and external professionals like health visitors and midwives to achieve the best possible outcomes for all children.

Parents consistently praise the caring relationships and the nursery's support for their children's development.

What it's like

Children are happy at nursery. They settle well and quickly become occupied in the array of activities on offer. The effective key-person system helps to build strong, trusting relationships between children and staff. This results in children feeling safe and secure. Children are confident to share their wants and achievements. They know staff will listen and respond. Children are actively engaged in their learning. Activities are well planned and purposeful.

Nurturing environmentPurposeful activitiesStrong relationshipsEffective SEND supportPassionate leaders

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2006

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Northend Nursery

Last inspected 28 September 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy at nursery. They settle well and quickly become occupied in the array of activities on offer. The effective key-person system helps to build strong, trusting relationships between children and staff. This results in children feeling safe and secure. Children are confident to share their wants and achievements. They know staff will listen and respond. Children are actively engaged in their learning. Activities are well planned and purposeful.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy at nursery and settle well, quickly becoming occupied in a range of activities.
  • The effective key-person system builds strong, trusting relationships, making children feel safe and secure.
  • Activities are well planned and purposeful; for instance, toddlers enjoy sensory play with foam and paint, and older children explore minibeasts.
  • Leaders are passionate about providing a safe and stimulating environment with a "simplify and challenge" curriculum ethos.
  • The SENCo swiftly identifies and addresses special educational needs, working with professionals and families to ensure the best outcomes for children with SEND.
  • Parents highly praise the nurturing and caring relationships between staff and children and appreciate the support for their children's development.
  • Leaders and staff have developed an inclusive setting, promoting independence through activities like handwashing and serving their own lunch.
  • Staff report supportive leadership, regular supervisions, and encouragement for professional development, contributing to a committed team.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust procedures, safer recruitment, and thorough risk assessments in place to keep children safe.

Areas to develop

  • 1Provide older children with a wide range of opportunities to develop their early writing skills.
  • 2Develop staff's understanding and provision of opportunities for children who speak English as an additional language by using tools that will support them through the curriculum.
Inspection #10301073 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) acts swiftly to identify needs. They work effectively with professionals to complete referrals and access funding. This results in children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieving the best possible outcomes. Leaders know their families well. Partnerships with on-site health visitors and midwives are strong.

EAL / language support

Staff do not, however, seize opportunities to support children who speak English as an additional language.

Parent Reviews of Northend Nursery

3.7
(3)
Emily O
2 years ago

I was recommended this nursery by a relative who sends their child here as they were so happy with their sons progress! I’m really glad I started taking my son here - he absolutely loves it! He is really thriving and enjoying himself and learning so much. The staff are really friendly and kind and we get sent updates and photos every day on an app! Highly recommend.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2010

  • September 2023Good
  • January 2018Good
  • April 2014Good
  • November 2010Outstanding

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