Fennies Ealing

Fennies Ealing received a Strong Standard overall rating with Safeguarding Met. The nursery demonstrates particular strengths in Inclusion (Strong Standard) and Leadership & Governance (Strong Standard), reflecting recent positive management changes and a robust approach to supporting all learners. Four areas—Curriculum and Teaching, Achievement, Behaviour/Attitudes/Routines, and Welfare/Well-being—are graded at Expected Standard, indicating solid practice aligned with statutory requirements but with clear opportunities for progression. The inspector identified two specific next steps: embedding newly developed transition routines and strengthening mealtimes as a consistent vehicle for learning and social development. The nursery operates a well-structured, interest-led curriculum with strong emphasis on language and literacy, and staff demonstrate effective observation and assessment practices. The recent leadership transition has positively impacted safeguarding culture and staff wellbeing. Investment recommendations focus on consolidating Expected Standard areas toward Strong Standard through targeted staff development, environmental enhancements, and structured implementation support for identified improvement areas.