Business Details
Outstanding Nursery School in Kensington, London
Khnurseryschool has been dedicated to nurturing young minds in Kensington, London, since its establishment. Our approach prioritises individual development, ensuring each child receives tailored support to thrive academically and socially. With a team of highly qualified professionals, including DBS-checked and first-aid-trained staff, we create a safe, stimulating environment for children aged 1 to 5. Our curriculum aligns with OFSTED-recommended standards, focusing on seven key learning areas while fostering independence and confidence. Recognised as 'Outstanding' in our 2016 and 2022 OFSTED inspections, we maintain rigorous safeguarding protocols and offer extracurricular activities like language classes, sports, and creative arts. Our 'Open Door' policy encourages parental involvement through weekly 'Wow' sheets, while our term-time schedule accommodates flexible morning and afternoon sessions.With over 20 years of leadership experience from Principal Miss Dorothy, we combine academic expertise with compassionate care to prepare children for their next educational stage. Our facilities at St Philip's Church provide spacious, purpose-designed spaces that enhance learning through hands-on experiences, from science experiments to literacy development. We maintain strong partnerships with families, evidenced by testimonials highlighting our staff's dedication and the positive impact on children's development. As a Best Practice Representative member, we continually refine our methodologies to maintain excellence in early years education.
Services
Early Years Education
Childcare Services
Extracurricular Activities
Individual Learning Plans
OFSTED-Rated Care
Parental Engagement Programs
Transition Preparation
Safeguarding Training
Creative Development
Language Acquisition
Highlights and features
- We implement individual learning plans for every child's unique development needs
- Our staff hold advanced qualifications including Masters degrees in Early Years Education
- OFSTED-rated 'Outstanding' for educational quality and child safety standards
- We offer specialist extracurricular activities including language classes and science clubs
- Principal Miss Dorothy brings 20+ years of nursery school leadership experience
Associations and certifications
- OFSTED
What people say
Exceptionally high teaching
Happy confident children
Rapid learning progress
Dedicated friendly staff
Excellent wellbeing support
Services
Early Years Education
Our structured curriculum follows OFSTED guidelines, covering literacy, numeracy, and personal development. Children engage in hands-on activities like cooking experiments and plant growing to explore concepts practically. Teachers create individual learning plans that adapt to each child's progress, ensuring they develop foundational skills at their own pace while building confidence for future education stages.
Extracurricular Activities
We offer specialist programs including tennis, drama, language classes, and science clubs during morning and afternoon sessions. These activities enhance motor skills, creativity, and social interaction while introducing new concepts in engaging formats. Regular library trips and themed learning experiences extend educational opportunities beyond the classroom environment through practical exploration.
Individual Learning Plans
Each child receives tailored development strategies based on continuous assessment across seven learning areas. Our key worker system ensures consistent adult support for emotional security while tracking progress in communication, physical development, and social skills. This approach enables targeted activity planning that matches individual learning styles and developmental milestones effectively.
OFSTED-Rated Care
Maintaining our 'Outstanding' OFSTED rating requires rigorous safeguarding measures and staff training. All team members hold paediatric first aid qualifications and complete regular safeguarding updates. Our secure premises and structured routines prioritise child safety while promoting wellbeing through balanced nutrition, hygiene practices, and emotional support systems that address each child's specific needs.
Transition Preparation
We focus on developing independence through self-care activities like snack preparation and dressing practice. Jolly Phonics instruction builds early literacy skills while number recognition and measurement activities establish mathematical foundations. Our transition program includes parent guidance sessions and collaborative planning with receiving schools to ensure smooth progression to reception class environments.
People
Miss Dorothy
Principal & Headmistress
With over 20 years' experience in nursery education, Miss Dorothy holds a Masters in Early Years Education and specialist qualifications in child psychology. As a Best Practice Representative, she combines academic expertise with practical leadership to maintain OFSTED 'Outstanding' standards.
Miss Jayziel
Early Years Teacher
Qualified in early years education with specialist training in curriculum development, Miss Jayziel delivers engaging learning experiences that align with national standards while adapting to individual children's needs.
Miss Zita
Deputy Head Teacher
As Early Years Curriculum Coordinator, Miss Zita ensures educational programs meet developmental goals through innovative teaching methods and continuous assessment of learning outcomes.
Miss Kristy
Early Years Teacher
Bringing international experience from the USA and Hong Kong, Miss Kristy holds a Level 6 Master's in Early Education and specialises in child development through creative play activities.
Questions
What age range do you cater for?
We provide nursery education for children aged 1 to 5 years old in our OFSTED-registered setting.
How does your curriculum support learning?
Our program follows OFSTED-recommended guidelines covering seven learning areas with individual planning tailored to each child's developmental stage and interests.
Are staff qualified in early years education?
All staff hold relevant childcare qualifications including Level 4+ certifications, paediatric first aid training, and regular safeguarding updates.
How do you prepare children for school?
We focus on independence skills, literacy/numeracy foundations, and social development while providing transition support to receiving reception classes.
What extracurricular activities are available?
We offer language classes, sports, creative arts, science clubs, and library visits as part of our extended learning program.
How can parents stay involved?
Our 'Open Door' policy includes weekly 'Wow' sheets for sharing home experiences and regular communication with key workers about child progress.
Reviews (4)
Paulo Heming
Oct 24, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
My daughter is used to going there absolutely helpful and great communication. all good
My daughter is used to going there absolutely helpful and great communication. all good
Ian Wright
Feb 23, 2021
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20 stars. Amazing. Miss Dorothy is so dialed into both community and schooling. Great to have as the leader during the pandemic. They were flexible with one of our kids going week to week as we waited for schools to open, also with payment as a result. Amazing people.
Zineb Drhourhi
Aug 31, 2018
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The best place you can send your kids to , very loving and caring stuff, everyone is so nice , the best people we have meet , support my son so much, we so thankful to Miss Dorthy and her team
Anna Dalladaku
Aug 15, 2018
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Our daughter Hana has bloomed at Kensington House Nursery School. She is growing into a strong independent, free- thinking child. We put much of this down to the care and attention she has received at the Nursery especially from her Key Teacher Miss Jayziel.
