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Thames View Primary School

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
·Thames View Infant School, Bloors Lane, GILLINGHAM, ME8 7DS · Medway
Number of places
50 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Medway

About this day nursery

Thames View Primary School, located in Gillingham, Kent, offers a comprehensive educational experience from Nursery (Sparkles Class) through to primary years. As part of The Howard Academy Trust, the school prioritises a friendly and supportive environment for its 480 children.

The curriculum is designed to help students achieve their full potential, fostering academic success alongside personal well-being. The school emphasises core values of respect, responsibility, and resilience to prepare students for a dynamic world.

Beyond the classroom, Thames View is committed to a rich learning experience, which includes a Forest School programme and a variety of clubs and activities. The institution actively involves parents and the wider community in its educational mission, facilitating partnerships and providing guidance.

With a strong focus on student welfare and development, Thames View Primary School strives to be a nurturing and stimulating place for all its pupils.

Our ethos

We promote our values of respect, responsibility and resilience, throughout all we do, so that our pupils are ready to take their place in a constantly changing world.

What it's like

All children are settled, confident and very happy in the welcoming and inviting environment. Children are independent, for example, they are confident to choose their own play and complete tasks, such as putting on their coats. Children are excited to join in with the interesting activities that staff carefully plan for them.

Part of The Howard Academy TrustFocus on respect, responsibility, and resilienceForest School programmeStrong community involvement

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 12.30pm and 3pm to 6.30pm, during term time, and from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, during the school holidays.

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Thames View Primary School

Last inspected 25 April 2023

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

All children are settled, confident and very happy in the welcoming and inviting environment. Children are independent, for example, they are confident to choose their own play and complete tasks, such as putting on their coats. Children are excited to join in with the interesting activities that staff carefully plan for them.

Inspector highlights

  • All children are settled, confident and very happy in the welcoming and inviting environment.
  • Staff have a good understanding of how they embed their chosen curriculum and do so effectively.
  • Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles, including oral health.
  • The manager and staff establish very secure and trusting relationships with all children.
  • The manager closely monitors the good quality of education and care that staff provide.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to use their interactions more effectively to extend children's thinking and encourage them to express their thoughts and ideas to others
  • 2provide guidance for staff to ensure that they consistently support children to fully understand acceptable and unacceptable behaviours.
Inspection #10285602 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children gain good physical skills, and staff encourage them to move in different ways. They climb on climbing equipment and balance on resources, such as tyres.

Inspection history

Date: September 2009

  • April 2023Good
  • October 2017Good
  • October 2016Good
  • December 2013Good
  • September 2009Good

Frequently asked about Thames View Primary School

About the setting

Sunshine Thames View Pre-School and Out of School Club registered in 2008. It is located in Gillingham, Kent. The setting is open from Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 12.30pm and 3pm to 6.30pm, during term time, and from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, during the school holidays. The setting receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The setting employs six members of staff, all of whom hold relevant early years qualification at level 2 and above; this includes four members of staff who have a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

URN
EY373803
Registered person
Sunshine Child-Care Services 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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