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Platform One Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·Grange Park Station, Vera Avenue, London, N21 1RE · Enfield
Number of places
32 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Enfield

About this day nursery

Platform One Nursery Ltd, established in 2001, operates from Grange Park in Enfield, providing childcare for children aged 1 to 4 years. Open from 8am until 6pm each weekday, almost all year round, the nursery offers a consistent and nurturing environment.

The latest Ofsted inspection, on 19 July 2023, rated the nursery as 'Good' in all areas. Children at Platform One Nursery Ltd are described as feeling happy and safe, confidently exploring resources, and enjoying a wide range of experiences.

They are encouraged to express their ideas and needs, knowing that staff will listen and respond. The nursery places a strong emphasis on developing independence from an early age, with children learning practical skills such as using cutlery and peeling fruit.

Outdoor learning is a key feature, with children enjoying active play in the garden, developing their larger-muscle movements through climbing, balancing, and riding scooters. The curriculum covers all areas of learning, providing many opportunities for children to experiment with different media and explore sensory materials, fostering imagination and critical thinking.

The nursery effectively supports children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), identifying those who need extra help and implementing strategies like using picture cards for children who speak English as an additional language. A strong focus is placed on language and communication skills, with staff engaging children in stories, songs, and conversations throughout the day.

Parents speak very positively about the setting, commenting on the approachable and supportive staff, and feeling involved in their child's learning through shared activities to enjoy at home.

What it's like

Children feel happy and safe. They confidently explore resources and enjoy a wide range of experiences, expressing their ideas and needs knowing staff will listen. They respond positively to staff's high expectations, developing independence from an early age.

Happy, safe childrenStrong independenceOutdoor playSupport for SEND/EALLanguage-rich environmentPositive parent feedback

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

8am until 6pm, each weekday, throughout most of the year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2001

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Platform One Nursery

Last inspected 19 July 2023 · Sarah Crawford

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 feel happy and safe. They confidently explore resources and enjoy a wide range of experiences, expressing their ideas and needs knowing staff will listen. They respond positively to staff's high expectations, developing independence from an early age.

Inspector highlights

  • The managers lead the team well and have clear plans to develop the nursery, including a new curriculum planning system.
  • Staff know the children well, monitor their progress accurately, and provide experiences to support individual interests and development.
  • The curriculum covers all areas of learning, and children have many opportunities to experiment with different media and explore sensory materials.
  • Children benefit from clear and consistent boundaries, resulting in excellent behaviour, kindness, and respect for others.
  • The support for children's language and communication skills is a strength, with staff sharing stories, songs, and conversations throughout the day.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to broaden children's understanding of the benefits of living healthy lifestyles
  • 2support staff to develop their teaching skills and knowledge of the early years curriculum, to further strengthen the good practice and improve outcomes for children
Inspection #10301179 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very positively about the setting. They comment on how approachable and supportive staff are.

They say they feel involved in their child's learning, as staff share songs, books and activities for them to enjoy together at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff identify where children need extra help with learning and incorporate additional strategies to support them. For instance, staff use picture cards to explain the routines for children who speak English as an additional language.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy being active and love to spend time in their garden. They develop their larger-muscle movements as they climb, balance and ride scooters.

Parent Reviews of Platform One Nursery

5.0
(4)
S. S. Hurer
2 years ago

Both my boys attended Platform 1. They have such wonderful memories and were in excellent care. The whole team were fantastic and I am so grateful for everything they did. Thank you 💛

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Maria Ines Gonzalez V.
3 years ago

It was a pleasurable train station, cleaned, and the workers were so polite, that I still remember them from 1998, when I used to travel to Guildhall University to study languages. My best memories are there.

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Ramona Chis
a year ago

Amazing, professional and outstanding service .

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Inspection history

  • August 2023Good
  • July 2023Good
  • February 2018Good
  • January 2018Good
  • July 2017Requires improvement
  • April 2015Good
  • March 2015Good
  • March 2010Good
  • January 2010Good
  • November 2006Requires improvement

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