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Somerville Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2021)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Chadwell Heath Tennis Club, Hainault Road, Romford, RM6 5RX · Redbridge
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
Redbridge

About this day nursery

Somerville Pre-School, located in Romford, operates out of Chadwell Heath Tennis Club and provides childcare for children aged 2 to 4 years. The pre-school re-registered in 2018 after a change of premises and received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 18th November 2021.

The dedicated team, led by an enthusiastic manager, creates a welcoming and inclusive environment where children thrive and develop important skills for their future. The deputy manager, with extensive training and experience, ensures that tailored plans and activities are in place for all children, including those with special educational needs, disabilities, and those learning English as an additional language.

45 am to 4 pm. Staff prioritise building strong relationships with both children and parents, with parents noting their children enjoy attending and appreciating the communication and suggestions for supporting learning at home.

The curriculum is well-balanced, encouraging imaginative play, physical development, and an understanding of healthy lifestyles, including safe road practices.

What it's like

Children demonstrate they are happy at this welcoming pre-school. They confidently leave their parents at the door and quickly settle down to their play. Children benefit from warm and nurturing relationships with staff, receiving lots of individual attention, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Their behaviour is good, and they learn about the pre-school's boundaries and expectations.

Welcoming environmentStrong relationshipsIndividualised supportImaginative playPhysical developmentHealth and safety awareness

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

7.45am to 4pm

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

2018

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Somerville Pre-School

Last inspected 18 November 2021

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children demonstrate they are happy at this welcoming pre-school. They confidently leave their parents at the door and quickly settle down to their play. Children benefit from warm and nurturing relationships with staff, receiving lots of individual attention, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Their behaviour is good, and they learn about the pre-school's boundaries and expectations.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and confidently settle into play at this welcoming pre-school.
  • Staff provide individual attention through warm and nurturing relationships, helping children feel safe and secure.
  • Children develop good communication skills and confidently articulate what they know.
  • Staff monitor children's development closely and quickly identify if children need extra help.
  • An interesting and well-balanced curriculum ensures children lead their own learning and learn from adults.
  • Children show energy and enthusiasm in imaginative role play and enjoy challenges and problem-solving.
  • Staff focus on teaching children the importance of a healthy lifestyle, including regular outdoor play and good hygiene routines.
  • Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff receiving regular training and updates on child protection.
  • The pre-school offers funded early education to children aged two, three and four years.

Areas to develop

  • 1Plan and implement group activities more effectively, to ensure they meet the individual learning needs of all children taking part.
Inspection #10194296 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The deputy manager has extensive training and experience to understand children's individual needs and works closely with parents, staff and other professionals. Individualised plans and activities help children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to close any gaps in their learning.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy playing outdoors and using large equipment such as tricycles to develop their large-muscle movements. They also engage in activities like negotiating wobbly tyres and balancing. The staff set up a pretend road in the garden to teach children about safe road practices.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language make good progress from their starting points alongside all other children.

Parent Reviews of Somerville Pre-School

5.0
(1)
Sana Khan
a year ago

Amazing and loving staff.They have been great with my son.I will be always thankful to them.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

18 November 2021

Good

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

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