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Sugar Plum Tree Nursery in London (E17 6QQ)

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
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4.0(2 parent reviews) ·William Morris Community Centre, 6-8 Greenleaf Road, London, E17 6QQ · Waltham Forest
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Waltham Forest

About this day nursery

Sugar Plum Tree Nursery, located in London, E17 6QQ, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises that was registered in 2013. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on July 17, 2023, building on its previous 'Outstanding' overall effectiveness.

The dedicated staff team, comprising 16 members, with 11 holding Level 3 qualifications and two at Level 2, ensures a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 4. Drawing on a tailored curriculum, staff foster inquisitiveness and a love for the natural world.

Children routinely engage in activities like caring for plants, and immersing themselves in monthly story themes, helping to build vocabulary and a love of reading. 30pm, all year round, closing only for Christmas and bank holidays.

This setting prioritises strong parent partnerships through events like 'fun days' and 'cultural days', and provides robust support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through a dedicated SENCo.

What it's like

Children settle into nursery happily. They feel safe and secure due to the established routines built into the curriculum. Staff teach children to be inquisitive and to explore the natural world around them. The caring and nurturing attitude of staff helps children to remain calm, and they support them to demonstrate good behaviour. Staff use their knowledge of their key children to create a curriculum that is engaging and progressive.

Nurturing environmentStrong parent partnershipsOutdoor learning

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sugar Plum Tree Nursery

Last inspected 17 July 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children settle into nursery happily. They feel safe and secure due to the established routines built into the curriculum. Staff teach children to be inquisitive and to explore the natural world around them. The caring and nurturing attitude of staff helps children to remain calm, and they support them to demonstrate good behaviour. Staff use their knowledge of their key children to create a curriculum that is engaging and progressive.

Inspector highlights

  • Children settle into nursery happily and feel safe and secure due to established routines.
  • Staff teach children to be inquisitive and to explore the natural world, taking great care of plants.
  • Children benefit from and immerse themselves in a story for a whole month, acquiring new vocabulary and developing a love of books.
  • Staff develop exceptional relationships with parents, with highly effective communication.
  • Managers and staff plan events involving parents, such as a 'fun day,' 'World Book Day,' and a 'cultural day'.
  • Children confidently use the toilet independently and take care of their personal hygiene.
  • Through the curriculum, staff develop children's curiosity and ignite their passion to explore the natural world around them.
  • Staff plan extensive opportunities to enable children to develop their gross and fine motor skills outdoors, including football coaching.

Areas to develop

  • 1Maximise opportunities to encourage children to carry out tasks for themselves to consistently build on their independence skills.
Inspection #10301161 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported by staff, who create a tailored curriculum to facilitate meeting their next steps. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) supports staff to enhance their knowledge of planning effective activities and interactions to help children with SEND to make progress and meet their targets.

Outdoor space

Children are provided with the opportunity to actively participate in planting different fruits, vegetables and seasonal flowers, and they discuss the process of growth and the benefits of healthy eating. Outdoors, children benefit from crawling through tunnels and completing obstacle courses by moving in different ways. Children also benefit from accessing football coaching sessions weekly, delivered by a professional football coach.

EAL / language support

The report does not provide specific details on support for children with English as an additional language.

Parent Reviews of Sugar Plum Tree Nursery

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