Ofsted praised East India Dock for its “ambitious curriculum” and deep understanding of how children learn, highlighting a setting where the team “plan fun and exciting activities” tailored to each child’s interests and next steps.
Key areas of excellence highlighted by Ofsted include:
Outstanding Teaching and Communication:
Colleagues were commended for their role-modelling and their ability to support language development across all age groups. Ofsted noted: colleagues “talk clearly with younger children, introducing new words, while using signing to support understanding. As children get older, staff continue to build up children’s vocabulary.”
Strong Parent Partnerships and Community Engagement
Inspectors found that East India Dock has “excellent relationships with parents,” who feel well-informed through online updates, newsletters, and regular events. Children also benefit from activity bags to extend learning at home, and families are supported with workshops and community signposting.
Nursery Manager, Soraia, expressed her pride in the Ofsted recognition, saying:
“We’re so proud to have received an Outstanding rating. It reflects the passion and dedication of our amazing team, who go above and beyond every day to create a nurturing, inspiring environment for our children and families.”
The success of East India Dock Nursery reflects the broader Bright Horizons Nurture Approach, which provides enriching environments where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn.
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