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First Steps

Ofsted: GoodNursery

1 Pond Road, London, SE3 9JL

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

32 children

Key details

Capacity

32 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

First Steps was inspected by Ofsted on 28 March 2022 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children are happy and settle well at nursery. They leave their parents at the door with ease because they are greeted with a warm welcome by the practitioners and manager. This gives children a sense of security and belonging."

Key strengths

  • Children benefit from a curriculum based on their interests and individual learning needs, practitioners understand what the children already know and use this…
  • Practitioners have a strong focus on children's communication and language.
  • Children who speak English as an additional language make good progress.
  • Children develop a good understanding of hygiene and personal health.
  • Children are given opportunities to develop their understanding of nature as they care for their tortoise and explore the natural environment.

Areas for improvement

  • strengthen staff practice to develop their questioning techniques to further extend children's thinking skills and allow them time to respond.
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Location

1 Pond Road, London, SE3 9JL

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