Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, for 49 weeks of the year
Westbourne Early Years Centre
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
Number of places
52 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Islington
About this day nursery
Westbourne Early Years Centre, established in 2016, operates Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, for 49 weeks of the year, offering a mixed term-time provision. It caters to children aged 1 to 4 years.
The nursery was rated 'Good' by Ofsted following its latest inspection on 28th July 2023. Senior leaders and the manager are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment, understanding the needs of local families, and designing a comprehensive curriculum based on children's interests and developmental stages.
Children make good progress across all areas of learning. The nursery strongly supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with staff receiving specialist training to provide effective interventions.
Parents commend the supportive staff and appreciate the regular feedback they receive on their children's achievements. Parents of children learning English as an additional language note the good progress their children are making.
Children engage in planned activities both indoors and outdoors, including regular visits to a forest school and trips to places like Paradise Park, where they confidently use outdoor play equipment to develop core strength and motor skills. The nursery environment is well-organised and resourced, with a caring and experienced team using an effective key-person system to help children settle in quickly.
Staff act as positive role models, setting high expectations for behaviour, and children are encouraged to be kind and considerate towards one another.
What it's like
Senior leaders and the manager strive to promote an inclusive environment. They understand the needs of families in the local area and plan a broad curriculum based on children's interests and what they need to learn next. Children make progress in all areas of learning and development.
Meaningful interactionsExploring gardenReading booksCelebrating diversityDeveloping language skillsOutdoor play
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Key facts
Term time / All Year
Mixed
Established
2016
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Westbourne Early Years Centre
Last inspected 28 July 2023 · Jane Ihezie
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Senior leaders and the manager strive to promote an inclusive environment. They understand the needs of families in the local area and plan a broad curriculum based on children's interests and what they need to learn next. Children make progress in all areas of learning and development.
Inspector highlights
- Older children benefit from meaningful interactions with staff and enjoy exploring the garden and reading books.
- Older children enjoy circle time, celebrating cultural diversity, and confidently use their developing language skills.
- Children learn new vocabulary while listening to familiar stories and respond enthusiastically to musical instruments.
- Children develop core strength, gross and fine motor skills through planned activities and confidently handle outdoor play equipment.
- Staff are caring and responsive, intervening quickly to support children in managing their emotions, which promotes their well-being.
Areas to develop
- 1The provider should provide regular support to staff to help them develop the quality of their interactions with children and ensure that the ambitious curriculum for communication and language is consistently delivered throughout the nursery so that all children make the best possible progress.
Inspection #10301113 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents report that staff are very supportive.
Parents receive regular feedback about their children's achievements.
Those whose children are learning to speak English as an additional language report that they are making good progress.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are generally supported very well. Staff receive specialist training to deliver interventions to support children with SEND to make good progress.
Outdoor space
Children engage in planned activities, both indoors and outdoors, and go on regular visits to a forest school. They also enjoy attending trips to places such as Paradise Park. Children persevere and show confidence as they handle outdoor play equipment during activities designed to develop core strength and motor skills.
Parent Reviews of Westbourne Early Years Centre
5.0
(1)
Katia Da Veiga
3 years ago
This is a fantastic nursery! Both of my little ones attend it and I’m 100% satisfied with the care they receive. The staff is very involved and communicate well with us parents. My children are very attached to them. They engage the kids in educational activities and projects like the space project and feed the online journal with pictures so we can see everything our kids have been doing. They have a nice outdoor area, well organized and the facilities are always tidy and clean. They also often renew the toys and books of which they have a nice range. My kids particularly enjoy the construction games with the Legos, the trampoline and the mud kitchen. I highly recommend the nursery to any parent who follow closely the education of their kids.
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Inspection history
Date: July 2017
- July 2023Good
- January 2018Good
- July 2017Inadequate
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