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West Hendon Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·St. John's Church Hall, Algernon Road, Hendon, NW4 3TA · Barnet
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
Barnet

About this day nursery

West Hendon Pre-School, established in 1979, provides childcare for children aged 2 to 5 years, including those with special needs. The pre-school operates as a registered charity, governed by a committee composed of parents whose children attend the institution.

The dedicated staff are committed to fostering the development and education of children below statutory school age within a supportive and caring community-focused environment. The pre-school offers a structured timetable with various session options to accommodate different needs, including full days, morning sessions, and an afternoon session.

The pre-school is committed to providing a high standard of early years education and was rated 'GOOD' by Ofsted in 2018.

What it's like

Children run to the door as they arrive at this well-organised pre-school. Caring staff greet children and parents warmly, adapting their care for each child based on parental handover information. Children approach peers to play and seek out staff for reassurance.

Charity-runOfsted "GOOD"

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Session types

Full day (8:50am to 2:50pm), Morning session 1 (8:50am to 11:50am), Morning session 2 (11:50am to 2:50pm), Afternoon session (12:20pm to 2:50pm)

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8.50am to 2.50pm

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for West Hendon Pre School

Last inspected 18 September 2024

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 run to the door as they arrive at this well-organised pre-school. Caring staff greet children and parents warmly, adapting their care for each child based on parental handover information. Children approach peers to play and seek out staff for reassurance.

Inspector highlights

  • The pre-school is inclusive, celebrating children's home languages and cultures through meaningful activities.
  • Staff are skilled at encouraging children to be curious and to explore all areas of the setting.
  • All children, including those needing extra help, make good progress in their learning and development.
  • Partnership with parents is a strength of the pre-school; parents speak very highly about the service.
  • Children, including children who speak English as an additional language, become confident communicators.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to develop their interactions with children during child-led play activities
  • 2enhance performance management processes to ensure consistently high-quality teaching, such as by supporting staff to implement mathematics more effectively to improve children's counting skills.
Inspection #10359774 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those needing extra help, make good progress in their learning and development. Leaders work with staff, professionals and parents to meet children's needs, and regular visits from agencies provide additional support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff use funding effectively to offer children individual support to enhance focused teaching and accelerate children's progress.

Outdoor space

Staff provide a well-resourced, stimulating indoor and outdoor play environment. Children choose where they play, and the garden is often a popular choice, enjoying being active and using equipment like the climbing frame and water.

Parent Reviews of West Hendon Pre School

5.0
(1)
Phoebe Norris
a year ago

My daughter has been at this nursery for 3 months now and she has loved every second. The staff are brilliant, they are so welcoming and caring with the children. I have been a nursery teacher in the past so I felt quite particular when choosing one for my daughter but this one by far outshined all the other ones I went to see. Thank you WHPS :)

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Inspection history

Date: May 2004

  • October 2024Good
  • September 2024Good
  • December 2018Good
  • December 2018Good
  • May 2016Good
  • April 2016Good
  • April 2010Outstanding
  • May 2004Requires improvement

Frequently asked about West Hendon Pre School

About the setting

West Hendon Pre School registered in 1992 and is located in Hendon, in the London Borough of Barnet. The pre-school is open during term time, from 8.50am to 2.50pm, Monday to Friday. It provides government-funded childcare for children aged two, three and four years. There are six staff, who all hold appropriate early years qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 6.

URN
147646
Registered person
West Hendon Opportunity Pre-School Committee
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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