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Ruskinhouse School

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2021)
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4.0(5 parent reviews) ·48 Herne Hill, London, SE24 9QP · Lambeth
Number of places
59 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2021
Local authority
Lambeth

About this day nursery

Ruskin House Nursery, catering to children aged 3 months to 5 years, is open 51 weeks a year, from 7 am to 7 pm, accommodating various work schedules. Situated in a notable Victorian building, it boasts an impressive learning garden.

The nursery is committed to fostering enthusiasm, good manners, independence, and respect in children. Each child receives personalised attention to nurture new skills and interests, ensuring that learning is a fun and engaging journey.

The diverse and stimulating environment at Ruskin House encourages children to excel in all areas. The curriculum integrates the Montessori philosophy and EYFS guidelines, promoting holistic development.

The nursery values strong partnerships with parents and offers various sessions to support both children and families.

Our ethos

Ruskin House Nursery integrates the Montessori philosophy and EYFS guidelines, committed to fostering enthusiasm, good manners, independence, and respect. They provide personalised attention to nurture skills and interests, making learning fun and engaging. The nursery values strong partnerships with parents for holistic child development.

What it's like

Children across the setting settle exceptionally well due to effective and flexible arrangements by staff, who build strong relationships with all children to ensure individual learning opportunities. Children behave exceptionally well, with clear boundaries and support to manage feelings and resolve conflicts. Staff ensure parents receive detailed handovers and increased electronic communication despite not being able to enter the setting due to COVID-19, and children are kept safe.

Individual attentionHolistic developmentMontessori philosophyExtended hours

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

7 am to 7 pm for 51 weeks of the year

Age range

3 months to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ruskinhouse School

Last inspected 12 October 2021 · Danny Lydon

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children across the setting settle exceptionally well due to effective and flexible arrangements by staff, who build strong relationships with all children to ensure individual learning opportunities. Children behave exceptionally well, with clear boundaries and support to manage feelings and resolve conflicts. Staff ensure parents receive detailed handovers and increased electronic communication despite not being able to enter the setting due to COVID-19, and children are kept safe.

Inspector highlights

  • Children experience activities that are well planned to their individual needs.
  • Staff clearly understand what children already know and can do and use this knowledge to build on children's skills through purposefully planned activities.
  • Support for children's personal, social and emotional development is a significant strength of the setting.
  • Children's experiences outside of the setting are key to the manager and staff's approach to teaching.
  • Children are very well prepared for life in modern Britain.
  • Parents speak highly of the setting, valuing staff's approach to settling-in their children.
  • Leaders and managers use self-evaluation well, supporting staff in their roles and development.

Areas to develop

  • 1review methods of teaching so that children do not become overwhelmed by the amount of new information that is shared with them at once.
Inspection #10198199 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Staff recognise that many children do not have access to a garden or outdoor space at home, and therefore ensure that children access a wide range of planned activities outdoors.

Parent Reviews of Ruskinhouse School

4.0
(5)
Sara C
10 months ago

My son goes to nursery here and I truly have no bad things to say. Every single person is so caring and all of them know every single child’s name. The carers in his room as truly amazing. They guided us through what was a tough settling in period (for both he and I!) and he’s excelling now! I’m so happy we found Ruskin House. Thank you so much to each and every one of you who take such good care of my little boy.

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Saira George-Carballo
10 months ago

My daughter was there for a few years and I regret it. They are constantly rotating staff, who are a bit rough in general, and are unpleasant to deal with.

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Charlotte Bovis
a year ago

Great experience with this nursery, lovely kind staff and big garden.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2008

  • November 2021Good
  • October 2021Good
  • March 2018Good
  • March 2018Good
  • September 2015Outstanding
  • August 2015Outstanding
  • June 2012Good
  • May 2012Good
  • August 2009Requires improvement
  • July 2009Good
  • February 2008Requires improvement

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