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West Street Neighbourhood Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jan 2024)
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3.7(3 parent reviews)
·1 Maxim Road, West Street, Erith, DA8 1FA · Bexley
Number of places
86 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Bexley

About this day nursery

West Street Neighbourhood Nursery, established in 2005 in Erith, provides an outstanding early years environment for children aged 0-4 years. Open 51 weeks a year, from 8am to 6pm, this all-year setting ensures continuity of care and learning.

The nursery is lauded by Ofsted for its dedicated manager and staff who work tirelessly to meet the unique needs of every child, fostering an environment where children thrive. The manager has cultivated exceptional partnerships with parents, the local children's centre, and external agencies to secure timely support for vulnerable children.

The curriculum is highly ambitious, with staff demonstrating a deep understanding and consistent implementation across all age groups, leading to excellent progress for every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The manager and staff at West Street Neighbourhood Nursery are particularly skilled at supporting children with SEND, enabling them to explore and engage in purposeful activities.

Parents frequently report the staff's supportive approach, highlighting significant improvements in their children's speech, independence, and confidence. Staff are also excellent role models, instilling positive behaviours, good manners, and social skills from a young age, preparing children effectively for their future education.

What it's like

Children thrive in an environment where the manager and staff work tirelessly to meet their unique needs from the start. The manager plans a highly ambitious curriculum that staff understand and implement extremely well across all age groups, resulting in excellent progress for all children.

Ambitious curriculumExceptional partnershipsHighly supportive staffStrong SEND provisionOutstanding social skills

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2005

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for West Street Neighbourhood Nursery

Last inspected 31 January 2024

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

What it's like to attend

Children thrive in an environment where the manager and staff work tirelessly to meet their unique needs from the start. The manager plans a highly ambitious curriculum that staff understand and implement extremely well across all age groups, resulting in excellent progress for all children.

Inspector highlights

  • The long-serving manager is highly reflective and ensures all staff receive ongoing professional development, resulting in excellent outcomes for children.
  • Staff implement the curriculum aims consistently, seamlessly sequencing learning to help children gain knowledge and skills for their future education.
  • Staff focus on encouraging children to learn good social skills and gain independence, which is highly evident throughout the nursery.
  • Staff use assessment, planning and additional funding to help most children make rapid progress and quickly close any learning gaps.
  • Staff interactions are extremely effective, allowing children to concentrate for prolonged periods and remain deeply engaged in their learning experiences.
Inspection #10327767 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that staff are highly supportive and have helped their children to improve their speech, independence, and confidence rapidly.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager and staff work tirelessly to meet the unique needs of children from the start, securing help for the most vulnerable at the earliest opportunity. They are particularly skilled at supporting children with SEND, allowing these children to explore and engage in purposeful activity. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make the best possible progress from their unique starting points.

Parent Reviews of West Street Neighbourhood Nursery

3.7
(3)

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2024

Date: January 2011

  • January 2024Outstanding
  • May 2016Good
  • September 2013Requires improvement
  • January 2011Good

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