Goslings Day Nursery Nunhead

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"Outstanding"
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Why We’re Rated Outstanding by Ofsted

We’re incredibly proud to have been awarded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted following our most recent inspection on 30 May 2025.
This prestigious rating reflects the dedication, skill, and love our team puts into providing exceptional early years care, every single day.
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🔍 Inspection Highlights

Ofsted praised Goslings Nursery for its warm, inspiring and inclusive learning environment, describing it as:
“A setting where the ordinary becomes quietly extraordinary.”
Our team was recognised for their deep emotional attunement to children’s needs, and the strength of our curriculum, which is broad, intentional, and rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

📊 Summary of Ratings

Area of Inspection

Judgement

Quality of Education ⭐ Outstanding
Behaviour and Attitudes ⭐ Outstanding
Personal Development ⭐ Outstanding
Leadership and Management ⭐ Outstanding
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💬 What Ofsted Said

Here are some of the highlights from the inspection report:

“From the moment children arrive, they are met with familiar smiles and their names spoken with care.”

“Children thrive here. They are curious and brave, exploring the world through play that is both spontaneous and sensitively guided.”

“Staff model care, empathy and reflective listening, which allows children to feel safe, respected and capable of contributing.”

“The nursery team demonstrates a deep commitment to inclusion… every child is seen, heard and known.”

“Partnerships with families are exemplary… the nursery is described as ‘an extension of family’.”

🌱 What This Means for Parents

At Goslings, Outstanding means:

  • Your child is known, celebrated, and supported – whatever their background, language, or needs.
  • They learn in an environment filled with natural materials, meaningful play, and community connections.
  • Our team builds secure emotional attachments, nurturing resilience and confidence.
  • You’ll benefit from strong family partnerships, regular updates, home visits, and helpful workshops.
  • All staff are highly trained, well-supported, and passionate about early years care and education.

We also take children on regular local outings, create shopping lists together, and make fruit salads from community trips — helping children feel confident as valued citizens from an early age.

What Parents Say About Goslings Nursery

Why Choose Goslings Nursery
Experience
Our comprehensive staff training programme ensures that everyone in our team is up to date on the latest guidance, techniques, learning programmes and first aid so that you know that when your child is attending Goslings Nursery, they are cared for and looked after in the very best way, so you feel comfortable and confident while you are away from them.
Trust
We have a strict safeguarding policy at Goslings Nursery which is never compromised ensuring your child is in the safest hands. With 26 year's experience, we have built a positive management team and systems are in place to guarantee our hygeine standards and behaviour policies are always up to scratch. We partner with local schools so our teams can prepare your child for their next step.
Our Promise
Our testimonials from parents past and present speak for themselves and assure you that when we say we are committed to your child's development and well-being, it is completely true. We enjoy watching children grow and learn while they are with us and we take pride in ensuring they enjoy each and every day they spend with us.
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