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St. Michaels /St. Matthews Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
·St Matthews Church, St Marys Road, London, NW10 4AU · Brent
Number of places
46 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Brent

About this day nursery

St. Michaels / St. Matthews Nursery, established in 2003, provides a nurturing environment for children aged 1 to 4 years, operating year-round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Rated as 'Good' by Ofsted in August 2022, the day nursery prides itself on a curriculum that sparks curiosity and exploration, tailored to children's interests.

Inspectors noted the positive atmosphere where children happily engage with peers and form secure attachments with kind and caring staff. The day nursery places a strong emphasis on language development, mathematical skills, and promoting oral health.

Outdoor learning is a significant part of the experience, with children developing physical skills and observing nature in the garden. For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, the manager maintains high expectations and works closely with parents and other professionals to ensure timely interventions.

Parents consistently report that their children make strong progress and enjoy attending the nursery.

What it's like

Children happily arrive at the setting and they quickly choose what they want to play with and engage with their peers. They part from their parents easily as they have secure attachments with the kind and caring staff. Children behave well and are considerate of one another.

Good Ofsted ratingChild-centred curriculumStrong language developmentOutdoor learningGood SEND provision

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for St. Michaels /St. Matthews Nursery

Last inspected 16 August 2022

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 happily arrive at the setting and they quickly choose what they want to play with and engage with their peers. They part from their parents easily as they have secure attachments with the kind and caring staff. Children behave well and are considerate of one another.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager provides a curriculum that follows children's interests and encourages them to explore and investigate.
  • There is a strong focus on promoting children's language skills within the nursery.
  • The manager has a focus on improving children's understanding of oral health.
  • The development of children's mathematical skills is good.
  • Staff help children to learn about nature by growing their own food in the nursery garden.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to identify quieter children and how to successfully include them more in large-group sessions
  • 2strengthen opportunities for children to learn about cultural diversity outside of their own community.
Inspection #10234678 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"children have made strong progress since starting and enjoy attending."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager has high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The special educational needs coordinator and staff work with parents, the local authority, and other professionals to ensure children receive swift interventions.

Outdoor space

Outside, children develop their physical skills as they run, climb, ride bicycles, jump and dig. Children use equipment such as magnifying glasses to observe living things, and they are eager to further their knowledge of living things in the garden.

Inspection history

Date: October 2012

  • August 2022Good
  • October 2016Good
  • October 2012Good

Frequently asked about St. Michaels /St. Matthews Nursery

About the setting

St. Michaels /St. Matthews Nursery registered in 2003. The nursery is open from 8am to 6pm, from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays. There are 10 members of staff, nine of whom hold relevant early years qualifications from level 2 to level 3. The provider receives funding to provide early education for children aged two, three, and four years.

URN
EY240976
Registered person
Learning Tree Nursery Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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