Opening hours
8am-4pm daily (Bear Club)
Sudbrook School
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2022)
Number of places
50 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames
About this day nursery
Sudbrook Kinderhaus, formerly Sudbrook School, is a long-standing nursery in Petersham, Richmond, operating for over 60 years at The Village Hall on Bute Avenue. Nestled in a tranquil setting bordering Richmond Park, it provides a stimulating and nurturing environment for children aged 1 to 4 years.
The nursery prides itself on an ethos that values each child's individuality and celebrates diversity, with a pedagogical approach rooted in developmentally appropriate, play-based activities tailored to unique needs and interests. The dedicated and highly qualified staff are committed to fostering self-confidence and promoting learning through play and carefully designed experiences that support cognitive growth, emotional well-being, creativity, and positive social interaction.
Sudbrook Kinderhaus aims to be a place where children feel seen, supported, and inspired, encouraging exploration and growth at their own pace. They also emphasise a strong partnership with families, recognising parents as vital educators and encouraging their active involvement in nursery life, fostering a close-knit community.
Our ethos
At Sudbrook Kinderhaus, children can learn and develop at their own pace. Our ethos centers on valuing each child’s individuality and celebrating diversity. Our pedagogical approach emphasises developmentally appropriate play-based activities which are tailored to each child’s unique needs and interests, recognising that every child has individual requirements. We create a nurturing environment where children are free to explore, play, and grow at their own pace.
What it's like
Children develop exceptionally strong bonds with staff, feeling safe and secure due to attentive care. Their behaviour and attitudes to learning are inspirational, showing high levels of respect. All children, including those with SEND, make excellent progress.
Play-based curriculumIndividualised learningCommunity focusedExperienced staffDiverse and inclusive
Pricing & funding
Charges require an upfront registration fee and deposit upon acceptance of a place. Detailed session fees and age-banded rates are not publically listed, so please contact the nursery directly for their full fee schedule.
Good to know
- A non-refundable registration fee is required upon acceptance.
- A refundable deposit is required upon acceptance.
Key facts
Age range
1-4 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2004
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Sudbrook School
Last inspected 7 September 2022 · Chris Lamey
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children develop exceptionally strong bonds with staff, feeling safe and secure due to attentive care. Their behaviour and attitudes to learning are inspirational, showing high levels of respect. All children, including those with SEND, make excellent progress.
Inspector highlights
- Children develop exceptionally strong bonds with staff in this warm and welcoming setting.
- Children's behaviour and attitudes to learning are inspirational.
- Staff confidence to deliver the curriculum is very evident. They know the children extremely well and coherently sequence learning opportunities to develop their skills to the highest level.
- Staff are highly successful at giving children rich experiences to promote children's understanding of other people.
- The manager and staff fully understand children's needs and support families exceptionally well, such as by following all avenues to acquire additional support.
Inspection #10138181 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents say that they feel completely involved in decisions regarding their children.
They speak highly about the excellent support their children receive in preparation for their transition to school.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
All children, including those with special educational needs/and or disabilities (SEND), make excellent progress from their starting points. The manager spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. Staff are highly successful at taking intelligent and swift action to support children who encounter difficulties. For instance, in the past they have supported children with SEND to learn to manage their feelings and emotions. This has enabled them to fully benefit from the curriculum offered.
Outdoor space
Children of all ages enjoy stimulating and exciting learning opportunities outdoors. They delight in making their own decisions and solving problems in their construction play, such as when they decide where to join pipes together to enable the water they scoop and pour down them to trickle 'downhill'. Children learn the rules for their forest-school activities, such as for safe sitting around the fire pit.
Parent Reviews of Sudbrook School
5.0
(2)
Toby Powell-Blyth
7 years ago
Sudbrook is a lovely school, the children are loved and taught and come out with a good background. There is a great mix of physical and mental work coupled with healthy amounts of play. Honestly we could have done with having longer hours but if that's the worst problem then they are doing very very well. Highly recommended for your little ones. Not recommended as a sixth form college :) ......................
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Martin Mahler
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Inspection history
Date: November 2010
- September 2022Outstanding
- April 2016Outstanding
- November 2010Good
Frequently asked about Sudbrook School
About the setting
Sudbrook School registered in 2004. The setting is located in Petersham, in the London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames. The setting operates Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 4pm, all year round. The nursery is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The setting employs eight staff to work directly with the children. The manager holds an early years teacher status qualification, and three staff hold relevant early years qualifications from level 2 to level 4.
- URN
- EY290818
- Registered person
- Partnership
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Outstanding
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