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Northcote House Nursery has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.738) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Northcote House Nursery has 71 reviews.
Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2019
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2.0 out of 5
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The whole staff team at Northcote House Nursery and Bennerley House Pre-Prep are hugely disappointed and upset to read this review. Whilst we believe our time and energy is much better spent focusing on continuing to provide fantastic care and education to our families than in defending persistent public campaigns aimed at undermining this hard work, we feel it is important to correct untruths, particularly those which have arisen from a financial motive.
In the last 18 months, both our Nursery and Pre-Prep, have undergone a complete refurbishment, including being fully re-resourced with bespoke and state of the art equipment. This has totally transformed the learning environments for children across all age groups.
We have introduced a fantastic new curriculum and transition to school programme for our Pre-Prep children and implemented a vast range of extra-curricular activities throughout the nursery. These include but are not limited to: Wake up and shake up, an activity to energise the brain using cross-lateral movements; a cookery station which incorporates many aspects of the curriculum; a range of bespoke activities which promote children’s well-being and confidence, including Emotions Boxes and Chatterboxes; and Garden Champions - our own bespoke extra-curricular gardening activity which is supported by the Royal Horticultural Society’s School Gardening Awards training programme.
We have focused hugely on staff’s training and development, which in combination with the above, means that the range of activities, learning, care and overall standard are excellent.
Working with high quality and ethical suppliers, our nursery chef has implemented a delicious and nutritionally balanced new menu. He uses seasonal and fresh ingredients to prepare meals for the children to enjoy and is a key member of the Nursery’s Cookery Club. He is an advocate for The Soil Association Food for Life Served Here Award and is leading on our Bronze accreditation which we are shortly to receive. This accreditation is an independent endorsement, backed by annual inspections, for food providers. The aim of the scheme is to encourage and reward caterers who: serve fresh food; source environmentally sustainable and ethical food; make healthy eating easy, and champion local food producers.
We, therefore, feel that the ratings of poor and very poor in these areas are grossly unfair and vindictive, and we are saddened that on your 5th attempt to post such a review online, we have not been able to prevent our staff team from reading these comments.
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2019
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4.0 out of 5
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Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear how happy your son is with us, and how pleased you are with the nursery.
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Review from D A (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2019
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4.0 out of 5
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Thank you for your kind review. We are really happy to hear that your child has formed strong relationships with the staff. We are also pleased to be moving forward positively with our nursery manager, who is further improving the provision at the nursery, with the support of a strong and committed staff team who are working hard to provide the very best care and education for all the children in our care.
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Review from Kate P (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2019
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5.0 out of 5
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Thank you so much for your amazing review. We are absolutely delighted to hear how happy your daughter is at our nursery, and how pleased you are with the staff, the environments and the range of activities provided to support her development.
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Review from James L (Father of Child) published on 29 April 2019
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Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear how happy you are with the Nursery and our staff. We're also thrilled to hear how much your daughter is benefiting from her time with us, and look forward to welcoming her sister.
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Review from K L (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2019
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Thank you so much for your review! We are thrilled to hear how happy your daughter is at Nursery and how well she is developing.
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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2019
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5.0 out of 5
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Thank you so much for your lovely review. The staff team were delighted to hear how happy you are with the Nursery and how much your son enjoys attending.
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Review from R L (Father of Child) published on 31 January 2019
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Thank you for your review. We are very pleased to hear your daughter enjoys the variety of play and learning experiences we provide, and we are working hard to build and retain the best staff team possible. Letters and sounds are part of our daily teaching and focused phonics lessons commence once children move through to our Pre-Prep, Bennerley House. We are so glad that you and your daughter are pleased with the food we provide. We are passionate about providing children with the very best start in life, which is why we provide nutritionally balanced home-cooked meals. Our menus are designed by the nursery chef and a paediatric dietician and are prepared fresh on the premises each day using organic fruit and vegetables.
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Review from Rupert E (Father of Child) published on 31 January 2019
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Thank you very much for your review. We are so pleased your children have been happy with us.
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Review from Matthew T (Father of Child) published on 31 January 2019
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Thank you very much for your kind review. Our staff team really value your positive feedback and are continuing to work together to ensure each and every child at our nursery and pre-prep has access to the very best care and education.
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Review from Kerry L (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2019
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4.0 out of 5
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Thank you so much for your review. We’re very pleased that you value the improvements we have implemented at Nursery and Pre-Prep. The staff team aim to provide the very best childcare for each and every child who attends our setting.
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The Review Score of 8.7 (8.738) out of 10 for Northcote House Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.
The Average Rating of 4.328 for Northcote House Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (77 Excellents x 5) + (35 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) + (5 Poors x 2) + (5 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 131 Ratings = 4.328
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').
The 4.41 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Northcote House Nursery is based on 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 122 number of registered child places is 24.4. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 24.4 = 0.41
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.
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Job Title: Manager
Joined: 2023
Compassionate and Empathic: I am approaching my role with a deep understanding of the emotional needs of children, fostering a safe and nurturing environment where each child feels valued and supported. I am prioritizing open communication with parents, acknowledging their concerns and providing regular updates on their child's progress.
Creative and Playful Spirit: I am recognizing the power of play as a child's primary mode of learning and I actively engage in creative and engaging activities that stimulate their minds and imaginations. I seek opportunities to introduce new and innovative learning experiences while maintaining a sense of fun and excitement.
Strong Leadership and Communication: I effectively lead and motivate my team of educators, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. I am prioritizing open and respectful communication with staff, ensuring everyone feels valued and contributing to the nursery's success.
Organizational and Resourceful: I am managing the day-to-day operations of the nursery with efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring that all aspects of the facility run smoothly and according to established guidelines. I am being resourceful in finding creative solutions to challenges and optimizing resources to support the nursery's mission.
Job Title: Deputy Manager
Joined: 2016
Compassionate and Empathetic: I possess a deep understanding of the emotional needs of children and staff. I am compassionate, empathetic, and genuinely concerned about the well-being of everyone in their care. This innate connection allows them to foster a safe and nurturing environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
Creative and Playful Spirit: I embrace the power of play as a child's primary mode of learning and staff's primary mode of rejuvenation. They are creative and playful themselves, consistently seeking innovative ways to engage children, staff, and parents. I am enthusiasm for learning and growth is infectious, inspiring everyone to explore, experiment, and discover.
Job Title: Chef
Joined: 2023
• I am creative and innovative in my approach to menu planning, regularly experimenting with new ingredients, flavours, and cooking techniques to keep the children's interest and encourage healthy eating habits.
• I am skilled in understanding and adapting recipes to meet specific dietary needs and preferences, including food allergies, religious restrictions, and cultural influences.
Nutritional Knowledge:
• I am well-versed in the nutritional requirements of young children, ensuring that every meal provides a balance of essential nutrients, including carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.
• I am familiar with the different developmental stages of children and can tailor meal plans to meet their specific nutritional needs at each stage.
• I am knowledgeable about food allergies, intolerances, and dietary restrictions and can create meals that are safe and enjoyable for all children.
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