Playdays Nursery School Chiswick

Playdays Nursery was rated Good overall at the May 2023 inspection, representing a decline from Outstanding at the previous inspection in July 2017. This analysis maps the legacy 4-area framework (Quality of Education, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership & Management) to the November 2025 7-area structure. The nursery demonstrates strong safeguarding, good behaviour management, and effective SEND support. However, two key areas require targeted improvement: staff teaching strategies lack consistent challenge and extension of children's learning during play, and staff deployment during routine times (tidying, mealtimes) results in reduced quality interactions with younger children. The nursery has maintained good relationships with parents and staff morale remains high despite the pandemic's impact.