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St Thomas' Hospital Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
·Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, c/o St Thomas Hospital Day Nursery, London, SE1 7EH · Lambeth
Number of places
102 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Lambeth

About this day nursery

St Thomas' Hospital Day Nursery, located in London, SE1 7EH, was registered in 2003 and provides childcare on non-domestic premises. Following its latest Ofsted inspection on 1st December 2022, the nursery received an overall 'Good' rating, maintaining its previous 'Good' effectiveness.

Children are supported in developing strong relationships with both staff and their peers, with older children enjoying outdoor play and babies forming strong bonds through cuddles and support, fostering a sense of safety and security. The dedicated team of 25 staff, all holding relevant early years qualifications, ensures a well-planned curriculum that promotes language development through engaging activities like stories and songs.

The nursery focuses on supporting children's physical skills, with toddlers developing balance and spatial awareness, and older children confidently using climbing equipment. Parents are kept informed about the curriculum and value the continuity of care provided by the experienced staff.

What it's like

Children at St Thomas' Hospital Day Nursery develop good relationships with staff and each other, enjoying cuddles and support that make them feel safe and secure. They show a good understanding of behavioral expectations and benefit from staff support in learning to share and take turns. Children respond well to daily routines, helping to tidy up and knowing to walk sensibly in outdoor play areas.

Good Ofsted ratingStrong relationshipsPhysical developmentLanguage skillsParental involvement

Key facts

Opening hours

7am to 7pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2003

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for St Thomas' Hospital Day Nursery

Last inspected 1 December 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children at St Thomas' Hospital Day Nursery develop good relationships with staff and each other, enjoying cuddles and support that make them feel safe and secure. They show a good understanding of behavioral expectations and benefit from staff support in learning to share and take turns. Children respond well to daily routines, helping to tidy up and knowing to walk sensibly in outdoor play areas.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are developing good relationships with each other and staff.
  • Children with additional needs are supported well and are making good progress from their starting points.
  • Children are developing good physical skills.
  • Children develop their interest and love of books as they look at books independently and keenly join in with stories read by staff.
  • Managers evaluate the quality of the service effectively and show a commitment to promoting continuous improvement.
  • Parents are happy with the care provided to their children and have seen their children make good progress.
  • Staff work effectively as a well-established team and ensure all required documents are well maintained.
  • Staff plan a good range of activities across all areas of learning during indoor and outdoor play.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen systems to support children who speak EAL, using opportunities to include children's home languages in everyday routines.
  • 2Monitor the implementation of the new emergency evacuation procedure to ensure it is fully embedded in staff's practice to promote children's well-being and safety.
Inspection #10261216 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with additional needs are well supported and make good progress from their starting points. Staff are aware of individual needs and plan an appropriate curriculum to support their learning. Staff also work with parents and other agencies to share information and identify the needs of children who require additional support, ensuring they receive targeted support at an early stage.

Outdoor space

Staff plan a good range of activities across all areas of learning during indoor and outdoor play. Furthermore, managers involve staff and parents in projects such as the garden committee, which is developing the use of the outside play areas. Children enjoy playing outside and exploring different textures, including collecting leaves.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language (EAL) are supported with their communication and language, but staff could make better use of opportunities to include children's home languages in everyday routines to further strengthen their support.

Inspection history

Date: November 2011

  • December 2022Good
  • December 2016Good
  • December 2013Good
  • September 2013Requires improvement
  • November 2011Outstanding

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