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The Kindergarten Nursery Schools

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2023)
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4.3(6 parent reviews)
·Old Hendon Exservice Mens Club Ltd, 10-12 Heriot Road, London, NW4 2DG · Barnet
Number of places
55 places
Age range
2–3 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Barnet

About this day nursery

The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 15th September 2023, reflecting the dedicated team's efforts to create a warm and friendly atmosphere where children feel safe and secure. Leaders provide a well-planned, broad, and stimulating curriculum tailored to individual learning needs, ensuring children make good progress from their starting points.

This includes children who speak English as an additional language (EAL), with staff teaching about different cultural backgrounds, using words and phrases from various languages, and inviting parents to share their cultural heritage. Children at The Kindergarten Nursery Schools Limited develop good physical skills through engaging in outdoor activities like jumping, balancing, and scooter handling, as well as enjoying walks around the local community.

The curriculum also emphasises good health and a balanced diet. Staff effectively support children's independence, encouraging good hygiene routines and building on personal care skills.

Children are motivated and curious, often initiating role-play and showing excitement in their learning. Parents consistently praise the caring staff and the good progress their children make, highlighting their happiness to attend the nursery.

What it's like

Staff help children to settle quickly and happily, building trusting relationships and creating a warm, friendly atmosphere where children feel safe and secure. Leaders provide a well-planned, broad, and stimulating curriculum that considers children's individual learning needs, leading to good progress. Children confidently make choices, benefiting from staff who follow their lead in play, which actively involves them in learning and supports their communication and language skills.

Well-planned curriculumGood physical developmentCulturally inclusive environmentStrong parent partnershipsSupports independence

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, term time only

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Kindergarten Nursery Schools

Last inspected 15 September 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

Staff help children to settle quickly and happily, building trusting relationships and creating a warm, friendly atmosphere where children feel safe and secure. Leaders provide a well-planned, broad, and stimulating curriculum that considers children's individual learning needs, leading to good progress. Children confidently make choices, benefiting from staff who follow their lead in play, which actively involves them in learning and supports their communication and language skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders design a well-planned, broad, and stimulating curriculum, which children benefit from.
  • Children are developing good physical skills. They are able to jump, balance and move their bodies in different directions as they engage in outdoors physical activities.
  • Children learn about the importance of good health and the benefits of eating a balanced diet.
  • Staff support children's independence well. For example, children follow the hygiene routines well and wash their hands before mealtimes.
  • Parent partnerships are valued and are strong.

Areas to develop

  • 1The provider should review organisation of group activities to ensure that all children remain immersed in their learning.
  • 2The provider should ensure that praise is linked to children's achievements and that they are aware what actions they are being praised for.
Inspection #10259204 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very highly of the nursery and praise the caring and welcoming staff.

They comment how their children have made good progress and how happy they are to attend.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The report mentions that children make good progress in relation to their starting points in development, and this includes children who speak English as an additional language. There is no other information about Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in the report.

Outdoor space

Children are developing good physical skills. They are able to jump, balance and move their bodies in different directions as they engage in outdoors physical activities. Children practise their scooter handling skills as they confidently take turns to avoid obstacles. Children further develop their stamina and coordination as they enjoy walks around the local community.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language make good progress. Staff teach children about different cultural backgrounds and discover that some of their friends speak other languages. Staff use words and phrases as well as show children books written in a range of languages, to extend their understanding. They invite parents to the nursery, who help children learn about different festivals.

Parent Reviews of The Kindergarten Nursery Schools

4.3
(6)
Fernanda Belloni
9 years ago

Very professional and lovely staff. My son loves it!

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Ainar
5 years ago

Absolutely unprofessional and childish from legal point of view !

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Inspection history

Date: September 2022

  • October 2023Good
  • September 2023Good
  • October 2022Requires improvement
  • September 2022Requires improvement

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