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World's End Under Fives Centre

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
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5.0(3 Google reviews) ·18 Blantyre Street, London, SW10 0DS · Kensington and Chelsea
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Kensington and Chelsea

About this day nursery

World's End Under Fives Centre, established in 1983 and registered as a charity in 1987, is dedicated to supporting families with children under five in and around the World's End Estate in London. The centre offers a nurturing environment focused on early development through various services including a Drop-In programme, Crèche, and Preschool places.

Their mission is to advance the health, wealth, and social welfare of children and their families by providing free and affordable play, educational, and family support services. Beyond core childcare provisions, the centre fosters community spirit with celebratory events and offers valuable resources for parents, such as First Aid training, ESOL classes, and workshops on child development and health, alongside fitness options like aerobics.

The centre aims to create a supportive journey for families, helping children to learn, grow, and thrive while empowering parents and carers.

What it's like

Staff greet children warmly at this inclusive and welcoming pre-school, and these warm and reassuring interactions are consistent throughout the day, reflecting the secure relationships that staff have with children. Most of the staff team have worked at this setting for many years and have an excellent knowledge of the local community, enabling them to understand the needs of local families and meet them effectively. Staff have identified clear curriculum priorities for children, including developing their confidence and self-esteem as the foundation for learning across other areas.

Charity-runCommunity-focusedDrop-in sessions availableParent training and support

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Registered with Ofsted

1994

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for World's End Under Fives Centre

Last inspected 1 October 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

Staff greet children warmly at this inclusive and welcoming pre-school, and these warm and reassuring interactions are consistent throughout the day, reflecting the secure relationships that staff have with children. Most of the staff team have worked at this setting for many years and have an excellent knowledge of the local community, enabling them to understand the needs of local families and meet them effectively. Staff have identified clear curriculum priorities for children, including developing their confidence and self-esteem as the foundation for learning across other areas.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff place an appropriate focus on building children's communication and language skills, leading to good progress in understanding and use of spoken English.
  • Staff deliver carefully planned group sessions to build children's listening and attention skills with energy and skill.
  • Staff work together seamlessly between the pre-school and drop-in centre, supporting smooth transitions and providing children with enriching experiences.
  • Staff are committed to inclusive practice, have high expectations for every child, and effectively secure support for children with special educational needs.
  • The manager uses additional funding to provide hot lunches and snacks, and plans to train staff in Makaton to strengthen inclusive learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop a well-sequenced curriculum for mathematical development and build staff confidence in teaching early mathematical concepts.
Inspection #10355194 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that staff are very friendly and they are grateful for the support the centre offers them.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff engage with parents and other professionals to secure support for children with special educational needs as quickly as possible. Staff have effective strategies in place to ensure all children can access the learning, such as consistent visual prompts to aid understanding of routines. As such, all children make good progress from their individual starting points.

Outdoor space

The report does not provide specific details about the outdoor space or physical play, aside from mentioning that the inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors.

Google Reviews of World's End Under Fives Centre

5.0
(3 Google reviews)
Bartosz Kurowski
a year ago

I had supported the place over 10 years ago and have huge, amazing memories. Absolutely amazing place.

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Imane El Hayani
2 years ago

Lots of things to do, bigger than I expected with outdoors as well. Staff are also very calm and friendly with neurodiverse people

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Inspection history

Date: June 2009

  • October 2024Good
  • October 2024Good
  • December 2018Good
  • February 2018Requires improvement
  • August 2013Good
  • April 2013Good
  • March 2011Good
  • March 2011Good
  • August 2009Good
  • June 2009Good

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