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Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool
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Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool
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- Barnet N20 9EA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
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Diverse Books and Toys: Children have access to a variety of books and toys that enhance learning.
Indoor and Outdoor Facilities: The nursery is developing outdoor areas further; current facilities are safe and suitable.
Philosophy: Curriculum embraces children's interests, fostering motivation and curiosity.
Activities: Engages children in rich role-play and skill-building tasks.
Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Promotes independence and resilience in problem-solving.
Communication: Parents feel well informed about their child鈥檚 progress through digital updates and newsletters.
Community Building: Parent evenings offer opportunities for interaction but could enhance home learning support.
Programs and Resources: Inclusive approach with timely referrals and individual plans for SEND children.
Staff Training: Staff employ effective strategies for speech and language development.
Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are attentive, caring, and supportive of children's emotional needs.
Safeguarding Training: Positive culture of safeguarding with children's interests prioritized.
Diversity Management: Reflects diversity through varied learning experiences and social skill development.
Play and Learning Integration: Role play supports cognitive skill development; literacy curriculum needs consistency.
Child Safety Management: Nursery ensures child safety indoors and outdoors effectively.
Teaching Personal Safety: Children build independence safely, e.g., managing personal belongings.
Happiness and Settling: Children appear happy, engaged, and well settled.
Nutritional Menu: Menu policies align with parental guidance; introduces foods respecting home practices.
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Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool is a Nursery, Nursery located in Greater London, London.
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Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool (formerly Magic) is a well-resourced and purpose-built nursery carefully designed to support your child's education and development, from 3 months to 5 years.
Each age-appropriate room in our nursery features play and learning materials to stimulate your child's natural curiosity in a pleasant, homey setting.
The staff at Whetstone Nursery promotes all EYFS-highlighted areas of learning and development, and we use a special Growing Enhancements programme for young children.
Our enriching activities are designed to encourage your child's natural curiosity to learn and inspire their interest in food and art, helping to lay the foundations for future academic and creative achievements and giving the perfect prelude to school.
The tight working ties with families and great team spirit of our devoted, long-standing crew are the reasons for the nursery's stellar reputation.
Our knowledgeable and skilled staff members are multilingual, fluent in eleven languages, and always put the needs of the kids first.
Ofsted have recognised our commitment to excellent childcare and education by giving us a rating of 'Outstanding' in their latest inspection.
Conveniently positioned between Totteridge and Whetstone tube station and Oakleigh Park rail station, Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool has a fingerprint biometric access system, which adds to the security and peace of mind of parents.
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Each age-appropriate room in our nursery features play and learning materials to stimulate your child's natural curiosity in a pleasant, homey setting.
The staff at Whetstone Nursery promotes all EYFS-highlighted areas of learning and development, and we use a special Growing Enhancements programme for young children.
Our enriching activities are designed to encourage your child's natural curiosity to learn and inspire their interest in food and art, helping to lay the foundations for future academic and creative achievements and giving the perfect prelude to school.
The tight working ties with families and great team spirit of our devoted, long-standing crew are the reasons for the nursery's stellar reputation.
Our knowledgeable and skilled staff members are multilingual, fluent in eleven languages, and always put the needs of the kids first.
Ofsted have recognised our commitment to excellent childcare and education by giving us a rating of 'Outstanding' in their latest inspection.
Conveniently positioned between Totteridge and Whetstone tube station and Oakleigh Park rail station, Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool has a fingerprint biometric access system, which adds to the security and peace of mind of parents.
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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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