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Tuffkid

Ofsted: Outstanding
(May 2022)
·3 Western Avenue, LONDON, NW11 9HG · Barnet
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2022
Local authority
Barnet

About this day nursery

Tuffkid Nursery, situated in London NW11 9HG, offers a unique educational environment for both mainstream and special needs children. The nursery embraces an integrated approach to learning, centralising play as a core component of its curriculum.

The pedagogical framework is developmentally appropriate for each child, incorporating schema theory and Laever’s signs of involvement and well-being. Tuffkid prides itself on its highly trained specialist staff who are adept at understanding and catering to the specific needs of young children with physical and learning disabilities, thereby creating a stable and nurturing foundation for their development.

Tuffkid Nursery is part of the Kisharon family, an organisation dedicated to providing support and education.

Our ethos

Tuffkid is a Jewish nursery for mainstream and special needs children, with an integrated approach to learning through play. Our curriculum is developmentally appropriate for each child and incorporates the frameworks of schema theory and Laever’s signs of involvement and wellbeing. Our highly trained specialist staff understand the needs of young children with physical and learning disabilities and create a stable and positive foundation for each child.

What it's like

Children thrive at this outstanding setting. Staff provide a welcoming and truly inclusive environment, where each child's uniqueness is highly valued. Children flourish because of the excellent education and nurturing that they receive.

Jewish nurseryIntegrated learningSpecial needs supportPlay-based learning

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on a termly basis with additional charges for afternoon sessions. A commitment of one whole term is required. Funding is accepted for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds, which is deducted from termly fees.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Commitment for a whole term is required.
  • Afternoon sessions for children with special needs require individual costing.
  • Childcare vouchers are accepted.
  • Offers up to 15 hours per week funding for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday during school term time. Sessions run from 9am until 12.45pm. Extended hours until 2.45pm are available from Monday to Thursday.

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Tuffkid

Last inspected 5 May 2022

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children thrive at this outstanding setting. Staff provide a welcoming and truly inclusive environment, where each child's uniqueness is highly valued. Children flourish because of the excellent education and nurturing that they receive.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is inspirational and leads the team extremely effectively, ensuring staff constantly improve their professional skills and knowledge.
  • Partnerships with parents are exceptional; the manager and staff work tirelessly to involve parents and provide support.
  • The manager is extremely proactive in countering the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children, acting swiftly to close any gaps in learning.
  • Staff plan and sequence the curriculum thoughtfully, leading to deeply meaningful learning experiences for children.
  • Staff provide an inspiring learning environment where children flourish, and their behaviour is impeccable.
Inspection #10137737 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from extremely effective and intensive support, including one-to-one therapy to develop their language, physical and personal skills. Children, including those with SEND and those who receive funding, make accelerated progress from their starting points in learning.

Outdoor space

Staff carefully design the garden to promote children's physical health and well-being. Children love being outdoors; they develop strong muscles as they dig in sand, operate a water pump and build with heavy wooden blocks. They learn to consider risks, as they climb and balance on the large apparatus.

Inspection history

Date: June 2011

  • May 2022Outstanding
  • March 2016Outstanding
  • June 2011Outstanding

Frequently asked about Tuffkid

About the setting

Tuffkid registered in 2003 and is located in the London Borough of Barnet. The setting employs eight members of childcare staff, all of whom hold early years qualifications. The manager and deputy manager are qualified at level 7 and other staff hold qualifications at level 4 or level 3. Other professionals also work in the setting regularly, to provide specialist support and therapy for children with SEND. The nursery provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

URN
EY216919
Registered person
Kisharon
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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