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Balham Nursery School
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Balham Nursery School
- Nursery
- Wandsworth SW12 8JL
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Outstanding
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
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Diverse Books and Toys: Children enjoy books and drawing.
Indoor and Outdoor Facilities: Plenty of time outdoors with activities like climbing and riding bikes.
Philosophy: Leaders encourage children to follow their interests and learn through play.
Activities: Activities include digging for 'treasure' in the sand and programming electronic devices.
Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children's positive behavior and sharing roles like serving food.
Communication: Staff work closely with parents to understand each child鈥檚 needs and circumstances.
Community Building: Parents describe children鈥檚 growth with words like 'blossom' and 'flourish'.
Programs and Resources: Children with special needs get support from music and speech therapists.
Staff Training: Staff work alongside other professionals to meet children鈥檚 needs.
Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff develop warm and positive relationships with children.
Safeguarding Training: Staff understand how to identify and report concerns about children鈥檚 welfare.
Play and Learning Integration: Children build knowledge playing and exploring, solving problems with support.
Transition to Primary School: Children are well prepared for the move to primary school.
Diversity Management: Children learn about different cultures, festivals, and traditions.
Child Safety Management: Leaders work effectively with professionals to ensure safety.
Children's Safety and Security: Children are happy, safe, and secure in school.
Teaching Personal Safety: Teaching includes sharing, waiting turn, reinforces positive behavior.
Happiness and Settling: Children greet friends happily and quickly engage.
Nutritional Menu: Older children help serve food at lunchtimes.
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About Us
Balham Nursery School is a Nursery, Co-Ed Nursery located in Greater London, London.
This nursery accepts children from 2-5 years old.
Currently, the nursery has 53 students enrolled.
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Recognise Individuality To recognise each child as an individual with their own voice, rights and needs, and to develop in each child an awareness of the rights and needs of others.
Children have access to learning experiences which are appropriate to their needs and individuals are encouraged to progress at a pace most suited to them. Each child and family is afforded the time it takes to achieve their best interests.
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Children have access to learning experiences which are appropriate to their needs and individuals are encouraged to progress at a pace most suited to them. Each child and family is afforded the time it takes to achieve their best interests.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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