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The Futures Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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4.7(24 parent reviews) ·12 The Slade, London, SE18 2NB · Greenwich
Number of places
43 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Greenwich

About this day nursery

The Futures Nursery is committed to providing outstanding childcare, fostering a secure environment where every child can flourish and achieve their full potential. They recognise the critical importance of a child's first five years, striving to deliver excellent care and education.

The nursery believes a safe and joyful atmosphere is fundamental for children and babies to develop and reach their milestones, emphasising interactive and stimulating activities to nurture growth. Their aim is to offer enriching learning opportunities in a warm and inviting setting.

The team comprises passionate early years practitioners, all qualified to at least Level 2 or 3 in childcare and trained as first aiders. They dedicate themselves to understanding each child individually, building on their interests and skills to encourage them to become their best selves.

The nursery prioritises staff training to ensure continuous development in care and support. They also focus on healthy eating with a menu featuring mostly organic meals and promote environmental awareness through activities like planting, recycling, and discussions on energy conservation, aiming for a sustainable future.

Planned outings and trips enhance learning by providing real-world experiences related to their curriculum.

Our ethos

The Futures Nursery is committed to providing outstanding care and education, believing a safe and joyful atmosphere is fundamental for children to develop and reach milestones. They emphasise interactive and stimulating activities, nurturing growth by building on children's interests and skills. The nursery also focuses on healthy eating with organic meals and promotes environmental awareness and sustainability.

What it's like

Children develop close bonds with their key persons and settle well on arrival. They show that they are happy as they engage eagerly in play and enjoy sharing experiences with staff and their peers. Children behave well and demonstrate an understanding of behavioural expectations at the setting.

High-quality care and educationFocus on holistic developmentExperienced and qualified staffOrganic mealsEco-friendly practices and environmental awareness

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

7am to 7pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Futures Nursery

Last inspected 2 June 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

Children develop close bonds with their key persons and settle well on arrival. They show that they are happy as they engage eagerly in play and enjoy sharing experiences with staff and their peers. Children behave well and demonstrate an understanding of behavioural expectations at the setting.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and managers reflect well on their practice to review and address any weaknesses and to continually improve outcomes for children.
  • Managers have regular meetings with staff to identify and plan for any training needs, and they support staff well-being.
  • Staff carry out regular assessments of children's progress to identify areas in which individual children need further support.
  • Partnerships with parents and professionals are strong.
  • Staff provide regular opportunities for children to play outdoors.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff skills, particularly in the baby room, to consistently promote children's early understanding of hygiene practices
  • 2consider ways to enhance older children's mark-making skills.
Inspection #10252466 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children including those who need additional support make good progress from their starting points. Staff work closely with parents and take necessary steps to seek professional advice for children with special educational needs.

Outdoor space

Staff provide regular opportunities for children to play outdoors. Toddlers and older children explore the smells of fresh herbs. They enjoy giving baby dolls a bath, and learn to scoop water and wash the baby dolls. Children are motivated to be physically active.

EAL / language support

Parents of children who speak English as an additional language express their view that staff support their children well to build on their communication skills.

Parent Reviews of The Futures Nursery

4.7
(24)
k davies
7 months ago

Our daughter went to futures nursery for 4 years and really enjoyed her time there. She speaks proudly and fondly of the staff and has made great memories for her early years. The nursery is clean and the staff are friendly. The food menu is extremely varied for a nursery facility. After 4 years it felt that futures was a second family. We were sad to say goodbye as she left for school but excited our second child will attend futures.

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Mégane Bellod
9 months ago

I would recommend Future to all of my close friends. My little girl started nursery at 7months and I could have not been happier. The team is amazing, Jade, Lauren, Kirsty, and all of the other team members. They are patient, caring and dedicated. My child has progressed amazingly in the past few months, all thanks to them. The nursery is perfectly set-up for little babies (only a few of them in the room and everything is tracked on an app).

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Shawn Curran
10 months ago

As a dad, I've had both of my kids at Futures Nursery in Plumstead pretty much from birth, attending full-time from 7am to 7pm for four years – and I couldn't be more impressed. From day one, the team, including amazing staff like Kirsty, Lauren, Sinem, Rosalid, Amena, and many more, have been fantastic. Both my kids loved their time here and developed so well, both socially and academically. It's clear to see they’re far more advanced in preparing for school compared to friends' kids who didn’t go to nursery. The level of professionalism, care, and genuine attention each child receives is outstanding. I highly recommend Futures Nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing and professional environment for their children. Thank you to the whole team for giving our kids the best possible start!

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Kadrie Moumin
a year ago

My son attending almost a year at Future Nursery, and I cannot express how pleased I am with our experience! Kirsty, in particular, has been absolutely amazing. Her dedication, warmth, and genuine care for the children are evident in everything she does. The activities are well-planned and engaging, promoting both learning and fun. The facilities are clean, safe, and filled with a variety of educational toys and resources. The staff, are attentive and responsive to any concerns or questions. I’ve noticed significant positive changes in my son’s social skills and overall development since joining Future Nursery. I highly recommend Future Nursery to any parent looking for a top-notch early childhood education experience. The entire team truly make it a wonderful place for children to grow and thrive!

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Creina Nugent
2 years ago

I find Futures Nursery brilliant, my 2 year old has been there for 18 months and loves the staff, he has a great relationship with them. He has really come on with his learning, the progress is just amazing. The nursery also tries to do fun activities such as bouncy castle, and bringing in an external person for music lessons. So happy my child attends this nursery.

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Inspection history

Date: September 2021

  • July 2023Good
  • June 2023Good
  • October 2022Requires improvement
  • August 2022Requires improvement
  • November 2021Requires improvement
  • September 2021Requires improvement

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