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Play2Talk Kent House

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
·Westminster Synagogue, Rutland Gardens, London, SW7 1BX · Westminster
Number of places
13 places
Age range
3–5 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Westminster

About this day nursery

Play2Talk Kent House is a distinctive nursery in London, specialising in supporting young children aged 0-5 who experience speech and language as well as social communication delays. As a registered charity, its core mission is to provide an inclusive environment where all children, whether neurotypical or neurodivergent, can thrive and reach their full potential.

The day nursery employs an integrated model, drawing on over two decades of expertise in early intervention, speech and language therapy, dyspraxia, and Autism Spectrum Conditions. Their unique Play2Talk model, developed by Dr. Ruth Glynne-Owen, integrates elements of EYFS and Montessori approaches.

The curriculum is child-led and paced, focusing on holistic development including social, academic, emotional, and physical aspects. They prioritise high staff-to-child ratios, offering one-on-one support to build communication through child-led play and individual motivation.

The day nursery aims to differentiate learning for each child, preparing them for future educational experiences and improving their long-term life chances by fostering strong language and communication skills.

Our ethos

We believe that all children develop at different speeds and sometimes just need a little bit of help to reach their full potential.

What it's like

Children flourish, benefiting from strong links with families and high levels of support from adults, including specialist staff. They are settled, form secure attachments with staff, and make good progress because staff know them well and tailor communication and learning to individual needs.

Specialist communication and language nurseryCharity-runIntegrated therapy modelChild-led learning

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

The setting opens all year round, from 9.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Morning Classes, Afternoon Classes

Registered with Ofsted

2023

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Play2Talk Kent House

Last inspected 8 October 2024 · Caroline Clarke

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 flourish, benefiting from strong links with families and high levels of support from adults, including specialist staff. They are settled, form secure attachments with staff, and make good progress because staff know them well and tailor communication and learning to individual needs.

Inspector highlights

  • Strong partnerships with families and high levels of support, including specialist staff.
  • Children are settled, have secure attachments and make good progress.
  • Staff focus on communication, supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language.
  • A broad, ambitious curriculum promotes physical development, imaginative play, early literacy and mathematics.
  • Staff complete regular training and remain vigilant about safeguarding.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the communication between staff to share information when they move between settings.
Inspection #10369501 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff focus heavily on supporting children's communication, meaning children make good progress in the development of their language skills, particularly children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language. Children benefit from high levels of support from adults, including specialist staff.

Outdoor space

Staff provide experiences such as visits to local parks and learning about nature, which are incorporated into the curriculum. Children have opportunities to develop physical skills and engage in imaginative play.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language make good progress because staff focus heavily on supporting their communication.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

8 October 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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