Purple Jay - Herne Hill

Purple Jay Herne Hill Dulwich received an overall rating of 'Needs Attention' across multiple evaluation areas following inspection on 28 January 2026. The setting has made some improvements since the previous inspection, particularly in safeguarding, risk assessments, and key-person arrangements. However, significant weaknesses persist in curriculum delivery, teaching quality, and routine management, particularly affecting younger children and those with English as an additional language. The report identifies variable teaching, ineffective routines, and inconsistent support for children's communication, language, health, and wellbeing as critical areas requiring urgent action. Leadership oversight of curriculum design and routine implementation is insufficient, and staff practice remains too variable despite training opportunities. The setting operates under the November 2025 OFSTED framework with seven evaluation areas; this analysis maps findings to the current structure.