--- title: "Robert Blair Children's Centre and Extended School Services Nursery, London" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/robert-blair-children-s-centre-and-extended-school-services-n7-9qj-ey333836 description: "Robert Blair Children's Centre and Extended School Services, a nursery in London — rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Robert Blair Children's Centre and Extended School Services Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · Robert Blair Primary School, Brewery Road, LONDON, N7 9QJ · Islington Number of places 36 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Islington ## About this day nursery Robert Blair Children's Centre and Extended School Services, located in Islington, London, offers high-quality childcare for children aged 0 to 3. Registered in 2006, the day nursery operates from 8am to 6pm for most of the year, also providing before and after-school care for children attending the school nursery. The day nursery maintains a strong focus on children's well-being, fostering warm relationships between children and staff, and managing behaviour positively through clear expectations and encouragement. The dedicated team of 11 staff members, all with relevant childcare qualifications, including a deputy head teacher with qualified teacher status, ensures a rich and varied curriculum. This comprehensive approach supports children's development across various domains, including excellent mathematical skills, an understanding of the world around them, and an appreciation for diversity. Staff also work closely with parents, providing workshops and daily updates to ensure positive outcomes for every child. What it's like Children enjoy warm, close relationships with staff who take time to get to know each child well. They help children to feel secure and highly valued, for example, by using children's likes and dislikes to provide enjoyable activities. Staff have high expectations of children and manage their behaviour in positive ways. The curriculum is wide, varied and supports good progress for all children. Warm relationships Varied curriculum Good progress Independence skills Creative development Parent partnership ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am until 6pm each weekday for most of the year Term time / All Year All_year Registered with Ofsted 2006 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Robert Blair Children's Centre and Extended School Services Last inspected 6 February 2024 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children enjoy warm, close relationships with staff who take time to get to know each child well, helping them to feel secure and highly valued. - The curriculum is wide, varied and supports good progress for all children, with children gaining good early mathematical skills. - Children learn about the world around them effectively, including the life cycle of a butterfly and how things grow. - Staff provide children with soft toys, dolls and books that reflect different races and cultures, and discuss special religious and cultural events. - Children have good physical skills, with babies and toddlers learning to walk and balance, and older children enjoying climbing and using wheeled toys outdoors. - Staff teach children good communication, language and literacy skills, including bringing items from home to show and talk about, and creating stories using pictures. - Children develop good independence skills, such as putting on and taking off coats and shoes, and preparing their own snacks. - Staff support children's creative development effectively, offering sensory experiences and exploring printing using mesh and paint. - Staff work successfully with parents, providing workshops and sharing books to support learning at home. - The manager provides good support to staff, including individual discussions and a wide range of courses to promote staff development. - Staff ensure that children have nutritious meals, snacks, and daily physical exercise outdoors, promoting oral hygiene. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts children's interests first. Areas to develop - 1 consistently give children more time to think and respond to questions to support their thinking skills further - 2 help children to understand what is happening throughout the day to support their understanding more securely Inspection #10305003 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241611) Inspection history Date: October 2014 - February 2024 Good - February 2018 Good - October 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Robert Blair Children's Centre and Extended School Services ### What is Robert Blair Children's Centre and Extended School Services working on improving? ### Where is Robert Blair Children's Centre and Extended School Services located? ### Which funded early education entitlements does Robert Blair Children's Centre and Extended School Services accept? ### Does Robert Blair Children's Centre and Extended School Services take babies? ### What kind of childcare setting is Robert Blair Children's Centre and Extended School Services? ## Nearby day nurseries in LONDON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Robert Blair Children's Centre and Extended School Services. - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Curiocity Childcare London · N7 8HY 4.5(20 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/curiocity-childcare-n7-8hy-2521349 - Awaiting first inspection 0.3 mi ### T-House Nursery London · N7 8TP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/t-house-nursery-n7-8tp-2866599 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### The Gower School London · N7 9EY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-gower-school-n7-9ey-131690 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Bemerton Childrens Centre London · N1 0DX 4.6(29 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bemerton-childrens-centre-n1-0dx-ey291873 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Goodinge Early Years Centre London · N7 9EH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/goodinge-early-years-centre-n7-9eh-ey558408 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Westbourne Early Years Centre London · N7 8RP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/westbourne-early-years-centre-n7-8rp-ey493744 See all nurseries in LONDON →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=LONDON ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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