Ofsted Outstanding - N Family Club - West Hampstead

Recipient: N Family Club - West Hampstead

Date: Friday 10 Dec 2021

'Children thrive and make exceptional progress in this inspiring childcare provision. On arrival, babies eagerly reach out to be held by their key person and older children keenly bound inside, ready to begin another exciting day. Children show that they feel extremely secure and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. Older children talk confidently about 'their room'. They proudly show visitors the models and displays of their work that adorn the walls.'

'Children's behaviour is exemplary. They display high levels of care and respect for others.'

'Staff want every child to achieve highly. Children clearly love learning. They demonstrate high levels of enjoyment and engagement in the interesting opportunities provided.'

'Leaders and staff work tirelessly to create a wonderfully inviting and stimulating environment. Children are at the centre of all that they do. Staff skilfully use every opportunity to enhance children's knowledge.'

'Staff are carefully recruited for their professionalism and enthusiasm. They receive excellent coaching and training, to develop practice to the highest levels. This maintains the superb quality of teaching and ensures improvements are rapidly achieved.'

'The quality of education is outstanding. Leaders and staff provide an exceptionally broad and balanced curriculum.'

'Children develop an excellent awareness of healthy living. They enjoy exceptional opportunities for active and vigorous play. This includes daily outdoor play and activities such as 'Doodle Dance', which develop useful skills and superb coordination. Children participate in yoga and mindfulness sessions, to promote their emotional well-being. They learn to understand and express their feelings in positive ways.'

'Opportunities to teach children about equality and diversity are skilfully woven throughout the curriculum and routines. Staff and children speak a wide variety of languages in addition to English. Staff routinely incorporate these into play, such as when counting or singing songs. This helps children to value their individuality and learn about differences between themselves and others.'

'Parents say the setting 'exceeds their expectations'. They describe staff as 'genuinely warm and caring' and say they provide 'bespoke care' for children. Parents praise the excellent learning programmes.'

- Ofsted Report

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