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Pavilion Nursery (Catford)

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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4.8(19 Google reviews) ·The Pavilion 1st Floor, Catford Cricket Club, Catford, SE6 2LQ · Lewisham
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Lewisham

About this day nursery

Pavilion Nursery (Catford) Limited, established in 1996 and re-registered in 2013, operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, providing childcare for children aged 2 to 4 years. Based in a two-storey sports pavilion in Catford, London, SE6 2LQ, the day nursery has an overall Ofsted rating of Good, as of its latest inspection on 17th July 2024.

Staff at Pavilion Nursery are noted for quickly building warm and caring relationships with children and parents, offering sensitive support for those who find separation difficult and providing flexible settling-in arrangements. The day nursery offers freshly cooked, healthy meals that cater to dietary requirements.

Effective communication among staff and with external agencies helps support children's developmental needs and plan smooth transitions to school. The curriculum is designed to support development across all learning areas.

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress, benefiting from teaching methods that foster social interactions and communication skills. The Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) effectively collaborates with parents and other professionals, utilising knowledge of local referral pathways to secure necessary support, including encouraging access to early intervention groups.

Inviting outdoor learning opportunities are available, especially beneficial for children who thrive in an outdoor environment, sparking their curiosity as they arrive. Parents value the information shared about their child's learning and the resources provided for home use.

What it's like

Staff quickly build warm and caring relationships with children and their parents, ensuring children are happy to attend and receive sensitive support if they find it difficult to separate. The nursery provides flexible settling-in arrangements, reassurance for parents, and offers children freshly cooked, healthy meals. Staff effectively communicate internally and with external agencies to support children's development and plan their transition to school.

Warm relationshipsGood SEND provisionInviting outdoor learningEffective curriculumStrong leadership

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Pavilion Nursery (Catford)

Last inspected 17 July 2024 · Kareen Jacobs

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

Staff quickly build warm and caring relationships with children and their parents, ensuring children are happy to attend and receive sensitive support if they find it difficult to separate. The nursery provides flexible settling-in arrangements, reassurance for parents, and offers children freshly cooked, healthy meals. Staff effectively communicate internally and with external agencies to support children's development and plan their transition to school.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff quickly build warm and caring relationships with children and their parents.
  • Leaders are ambitious for children and have effectively developed the quality of education since the last inspection.
  • The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works effectively with parents and other professionals, using their knowledge of local referral pathways to support children.
  • Leaders share their curriculum aims with staff, who implement well-sequenced learning opportunities.
  • Children show that they are confident and proud of their achievements.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on existing support for staff's teaching skills so that they help children to make the most of learning opportunities
  • 2strengthen communication with parents to help them understand how they can fully support their child's learning and development needs.
Inspection #10308870 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say that they value the information that staff share about their child's learning and the resources that staff share for use at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress from their starting points in learning, responding well to teaching methods that help them develop social interactions and communication skills. The SENCo works effectively with parents and other professionals, using knowledge of local referral pathways to get children the support they need, including encouraging parents to access early intervention groups.

Outdoor space

Staff provide children with inviting outdoor learning opportunities. This helps children who learn best outdoors to develop their curiosity, and most children are eager to explore what is on offer as they arrive.

Google Reviews of Pavilion Nursery (Catford)

4.8
(19 Google reviews)
Carmen FD
7 months ago

My son Raphael loves this nursery , Miss Karen and all the staff and teachers who have been so nice to him in his first experience with nursery life. .He has started nursery at 2 years old and he has found real comfort under the wing of Miss Karen and all the wonderful staff. The nursery is well equipped with several rooms and a spacious garden Also, now and then ,there are special events at the weekend where parents and children can participate and meet and get to spend some time together, like a big playdate ! They are really fun! A huge thank you to all the teachers for their patience and support and care for my son . I also, have to take my hat off to Miss Sherley, ( the cook), as she was also a great professional, kind and warm and encouraging for my son and myself , whenever we had a harder day or any day really! The nursery has a 5 star rating for Food Hygiene and all the kids love Miss Sherley!’s cooking! I have found nothing but understanding and always trying to make things work from Miss Karen , who has been so fantastic for my son and really helped us navigate this nursery journey! We miss you a lot and Raphael keeps asking when are we going to see Miss Karen again ! Hopefully soon!

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Zkshj
4 months ago

Do not send your child to this nursery. They will be neglected, your child will not receive the proper care. Staff are so inappropriate and lazy. This company has had a major downfall in the past few months. Probably more… I have heard of many inconvenient complaints parent wise while my child has been attending and even though is the smallest of accusations i take this personally and I’m not happy. If you care about your children do not send them here !

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Shanice pitter
8 months ago

Such an amazing Nursery. My daughter has been attending Pavilion since she was 2 years old and she is now about to start reception. All of Pavilion staff have been amazing to my daughter and I grateful for all the love, care and support given.

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SJN NW
a year ago

My son has been attending Pavilion from the age of two years old and has just recently had his last day . The nursery is absolutely amazing!! With the best quality teachers and staff, the manager is wonderful and my son’s development has been outstanding thanks to everyone at Pavilion nursery. Would definitely recommend! Josiah and myself will miss you all dearly.

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Isata Bangurah
3 months ago

Best Nursery ever!! My children were really looked after well. Lots of learning opportunities.

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024

Date: January 2014

  • July 2024Good
  • July 2023Requires improvement
  • November 2017Good
  • January 2014Good

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