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Woodward Nursery

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(4 Google reviews) ·91 Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9HE · Wandsworth
Number of places
69 places
Age range
0–2 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2026
Local authority
Wandsworth

About this day nursery

Woodward Nursery, located in Balham, London, is a dedicated childcare provider focused on the holistic growth and development of children. Their approach is founded on empathy, trust, and a thorough understanding of each child's individual needs.

The day nursery fosters a culture of learning through play, offering enriched programmes with stimulating and exciting activities designed to nurture confident, happy children who are actively engaged and motivated to learn. They provide wrap-around childcare solutions and aim to make formative years rich with care, learning, and memorable discoveries.

The day nursery is committed to creating an environment where children can be themselves and thrive, ensuring they receive comprehensive support during their early developmental stages. Woodward Nursery strives to prepare children for future learning by building strong foundational skills and encouraging a positive attitude towards education in a supportive and engaging setting.

Our ethos

Woodward Nursery is dedicated to providing wrap-around childcare solutions that support children's holistic growth and development. Our unique approach starts with empathy, trust, and a deep understanding of each child's needs. We believe in fostering a culture of learning through play, and our enriched programs reinforce this through activities that are both stimulating and exciting. Our goal is to nurture confident, happy children who are actively engaged and motivated to learn.

What it's like

Children are warmly welcomed by nurturing staff, ensuring a positive start to the day. They engage confidently in purposeful play and planned activities. Babies are settled and secure, benefiting from attentive interactions. Resources are well chosen and accessible, enabling children to make independent choices in their play. Children use their imaginations and show increasing confidence as they explore activities and experiences across the day. They show joy and enjoyment, laughing and joining in with familiar songs and stories, which promotes their curiosity and a love of learning.

Holistic DevelopmentLearning Through PlayEmpathy-Led ApproachWrap-around Care

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 07:30 - 18:30

Term time / All Year

All_year

Registered with Ofsted

2024

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Apr 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 2
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Woodward Nursery

Last inspected 29 April 2026

What it's like to attend

Children are warmly welcomed by nurturing staff, ensuring a positive start to the day. They engage confidently in purposeful play and planned activities. Babies are settled and secure, benefiting from attentive interactions. Resources are well chosen and accessible, enabling children to make independent choices in their play. Children use their imaginations and show increasing confidence as they explore activities and experiences across the day. They show joy and enjoyment, laughing and joining in with familiar songs and stories, which promotes their curiosity and a love of learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff create a highly inclusive culture where all children feel a nurturing sense of belonging and make strong, sustained progress from their starting points.
  • Staff identify children's individual needs swiftly through ongoing observation, robust assessment and close partnership with families, acting on emerging needs early.
  • All children make progress in developing skills that prepare them for the next stage of their learning, including gross and fine motor skills.
  • Children are provided with healthy and nutritious meals, and staff support children during mealtimes.
  • Leaders plan the curriculum to build on what children already know and can do, with activities supporting their ongoing development and effective teaching.
  • Leaders and staff promote children's communication and language through regular stories, songs and play.
  • Children engage confidently in purposeful play and planned activities, showing joy and enjoyment, and increasing confidence as they explore experiences.
  • Safeguarding standards are met, with an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should strengthen the organisation of care routines, including mealtimes, so that children experience consistently calm interactions and are supported to develop early independence skills.
  • 2Leaders should reflect the organisation of shared spaces and daily routines to minimise disruption and support children to remain settled and engaged.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff reduce barriers to learning through well-planned adaptations and targeted support. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive support to access the same opportunities and encouragement to achieve their full potential.

Outdoor space

Children access outdoor spaces where they move freely and explore a range of equipment, supporting their physical development.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language are supported through visual cues, gestures and consistent routines, helping them to understand and take part alongside others.

Google Reviews of Woodward Nursery

5.0
(4 Google reviews)
Bright Beginnings Preschool
a year ago

Quality, passion, high standards and beautiful environment

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

29 April 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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