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1st Place
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£559
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1st Place Children & Parents Centre received a Good rating across all areas in May 2024 under the legacy 4-area framework (Quality of Education, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership & Management). This analysis maps those findings to the November 2025 7-area framework. The setting demonstrates strong safeguarding arrangements, excellent inclusion practices for children with SEND, and positive relationships with families. Staff retention is exceptionally high, supporting stability and continuity. The main area for development identified by inspectors concerns curriculum consistency: while the ambitious Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum is well-designed, some staff lack clarity on learning intentions, leading to occasional inconsistencies in delivery—particularly during transitions like rest time when learning opportunities become limited. The forest-school provision is strong but could be more precisely tailored to individual learning needs.
Inspection Overview
Safeguarding
Met
Inclusion
Strong Standard
Curriculum and Teaching
Expected Standard
Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour, Attitudes and Establishing Routines
Expected Standard
Children's Welfare and Well-being
Expected Standard
Leadership and Governance
Expected Standard
Key Insights From The Inspection
Likes
SafeguardingEffective safeguarding arrangements with child-centered culture
SafeguardingImmediate rectification of administrative oversight
SafeguardingNo impact on children's safety or wellbeing
InclusionChildren with SEND make very good progress
Areas for improvement
InclusionEnsure outdoor curriculum is more precisely tailored to individual learning needs
Curriculum and TeachingDevelop staff understanding of curriculum intent for consistent delivery
Curriculum and TeachingEnsure learning opportunities are maintained during all routines and transitions
Curriculum and TeachingDesign outdoor curriculum more precisely to meet individual learning needs
Availability & Fees
Fees at this nursery vary depending on age.
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Location of 1st Place
12 Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RN
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