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Shining Futures Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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4.9(23 parent reviews) ·Threshold Centre, 1 Ada Place, London, E2 9BA · Tower Hamlets
Number of places
50 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Tower Hamlets

About this day nursery

Shining Futures Nursery, located in London, E2 9BA, is a well-established childcare setting that has been registered since 2014. It operates on non-domestic premises and provides full-day care for children aged 1 to 5 years.

The nursery is open weekdays from 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year, offering a consistent and supportive environment for young learners. With an overall "Good" Ofsted rating, sustained from its previous inspection, Shining Futures Nursery focuses on providing a stimulating and nurturing experience.

The dedicated team of 17 staff, including nine with Level 3 early years qualifications, works to foster a happy and enthusiastic atmosphere where children develop good social skills and a love for learning. The nursery prides itself on its ambitious and broad curriculum, which includes engaging outings to places like a toy museum and local library, helping children explore the community and build on their experiences.

Parents particularly appreciate the approachable staff and the nursery's effective communication regarding their children's progress and development.

What it's like

Children arrive at the nursery happy and full of enthusiasm. Staff warmly welcome them into the setting with their parents. They have high expectations for children's behaviour. Children behave well and emulate staff's positive and friendly conduct. Children know what is expected of them and understand the rules in the setting.

Good Ofsted ratingAmbitious curriculumParent complimentaryStrong literacy focusEffective safeguarding

Key facts

Opening hours

open each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Shining Futures Nursery

Last inspected 10 July 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive at the nursery happy and full of enthusiasm. Staff warmly welcome them into the setting with their parents. They have high expectations for children's behaviour. Children behave well and emulate staff's positive and friendly conduct. Children know what is expected of them and understand the rules in the setting.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive at the nursery happy and full of enthusiasm.
  • Children behave well and emulate staff's positive and friendly conduct.
  • Staff plan a range of experiences for children to learn the world around them.
  • Leaders have created an ambitious and broad curriculum, which supports children of all ages.
  • Parents are complimentary about the setting and staff communication.
  • Staff place a strong emphasis on developing children's early literacy skills.
  • The setting provides freshly cooked and healthy meals and snacks throughout the day.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1Make sure that all children are listened to, such as by helping staff to create a quieter environment.
  • 2Provide support and training opportunities for staff to ensure that they give children thinking time when asking questions.
Inspection #10347058 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Each child's key person completes regular observations and assessments and takes prompt action if they identify any gaps in children's learning. This helps all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to make good progress.

Parent Reviews of Shining Futures Nursery

4.9
(23)
camelia singh
a year ago

We want to express our gratitude to Shining Futures Nursery. My son was incredibly happy there and still talks about the staff fondly. Living in a flat, the large garden was a key reason for choosing this nursery, but it was the lovely and caring staff that truly made the difference. You can genuinely feel the love in the environment. Thank you all! 😊

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Jamie White
a year ago

Our daughter has been going to Shining Futures for over 2 years, and she has been so comfortable from the first day. All of the staff are so lovely, she has made amazing friends and is genuinely excited to go out the door to nursery everyday. We just had our 2nd child and he will also be heading to Shining Futures when he is a little older!

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Pelin Emre
a year ago

My son has been very happy with the nursery staff and has developed a wonderful bond with them. I especially appreciate the numerous outings they organize. However, I was hesitant about the nursery's insistence on taking the children to the garden in very cold weather. Overall, the staff and management are friendly and caring.

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Ela Kofi
a year ago

This is my third nursery experience, and I'm thrilled to have found Shining Futures. The staff and management genuinely love and care for the children, creating a warm and nurturing environment. My only suggestion is to offer more specific feedback at the end of each day, as insights into my child's activities would be helpful. Thank you for your dedication to the children’s well-being!

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Richard Hinds
a year ago

My daughter, Kaya, has been at the nursery for almost three years, and we have had a great experience. The staff is caring, and the large garden is a wonderful bonus. While we've occasionally had some missing clothes and socks, it hasn't overshadowed our positive experience. I truly believe the staff and management at Shining Futures Nursery love and care for the children...

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Inspection history

Date: October 2015

  • July 2024Good
  • August 2018Good
  • March 2016Good
  • October 2015Inadequate

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