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UCL Nursery in London (WC1H 0NU)

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·UCL Day Nursery, 55-59 Gordon Square, London, WC1H 0NU · Camden
Number of places
24 places
Age range
0–2 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Camden

About this day nursery

UCL Nursery, established in 2011, offers a nurturing environment for children aged 0-2 years, operating from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. The nursery, rated 'Good' by Ofsted in March 2022, focuses on building close and supportive relationships between staff and children.

The curriculum is designed to be broad and enriching, with a strong emphasis on individual interests and home routines to help children settle and thrive. The nursery prides itself on children making good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

A high priority is placed on physical development, evidenced by a dedicated gym room with equipment like hump bridges and climbing frames, as well as a well-designed outdoor area. Children also benefit from a dedicated sensory room and engage in a range of creative and stimulating activities.

The nursery’s approach to behaviour and attitudes was rated as 'Outstanding', with children displaying excellent attitudes to learning and social skills, such as sharing and turn-taking.

Our ethos

UCL Nursery focuses on child-led learning, fostering a secure and confidence-building environment where children can progress at their individual rates. Every element of the nursery’s design prioritises the well-being of the child, offering stimulating resources that spark imaginativeness.

What it's like

Staff have close, very nurturing relationships with children. They take great care to find out as much as possible about children's interests, home routines, likes and dislikes. Staff make excellent use of this information to provide familiar routines and activities that help children to settle very well.

Outstanding behaviourNurturing relationshipsStrong physical development focusSensory roomIndividualised curriculumGood SEND provision for SEND

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 17:20

Age range

Birth to 3 years

Staff

8 Members

Waitlist

Waiting list

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for UCL Nursery

Last inspected 16 March 2022 · Jenny Beckles

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff have close, very nurturing relationships with children. They take great care to find out as much as possible about children's interests, home routines, likes and dislikes. Staff make excellent use of this information to provide familiar routines and activities that help children to settle very well.

Inspector highlights

  • Children have excellent attitudes to learning and their behaviour is outstanding.
  • Children take part in a range of creative and interesting activities, including a dedicated sensory room.
  • Staff place high priority on children's physical development with a dedicated gym room and well-designed outdoor area.
  • The curriculum is broad and enriching, and children learn good skills in preparation for school.
  • Staff manage children's behaviour very successfully, with group rules well embedded.

Areas to develop

  • 1give children more time to think and respond to questions to support their thinking and language development further.
Inspection #10137841 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress.

Outdoor space

There is a dedicated gym room where young children balance over hump bridges, climb across frames, crawl through tunnels and learn to pull themselves up. There are further challenges in the well-designed outdoor area.

Parent Reviews of UCL Nursery

5.0
(3)
Jacopo G.
a year ago

Positive experience with staff and parents

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Inspection history

Date: February 2012

  • March 2022Good
  • October 2015Outstanding
  • February 2012Good

Frequently asked about UCL Nursery

About the setting

UCL Nursery registered in 2011. It is located in Bloomsbury in the London Borough of Camden. The nursery is open each weekday from 8.30am to 5.30pm for 49 weeks of the year and is closed on public bank holidays. There are 13 staff, including the manager, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. This includes one staff member who holds qualified teacher status and three staff members who have a degree in early years education.

URN
EY433791
Registered person
University College London
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Outstanding

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