Kensal Green Under Fives Community Nursery

Kensal Green Under Fives Group is a community nursery based in Mortimer Road, close to Kensal Green tube station in North West London. We are proud to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for around 36 children between the ages of 20 months and five years. Our nursery is managed on a not-for-profit basis, ensuring that all parents and staff have a say in the running of the nursery. We value and expect parental and staff involvement, as we believe that this creates the best possible environment for the education and care of children.

Ethos and Values

At Kensal Green Under Fives Group, we are committed to promoting and valuing diversity and inclusiveness. We strive to create a fair and ethical environment where all children can thrive. We keep our fees as low as possible to ensure that we are accessible to all members of the community. As a community organisation, we believe that valuing fairness creates the best possible environment for the education and care of children.

Our Services

At Kensal Green Under Fives Group, we offer a specially tailored curriculum leading to approved learning outcomes. We believe in the importance of individual care and attention, and our high staff ratio ensures that we can provide this. Each child is supported by a personal key worker who helps to plan a curriculum tailored to their needs. We also offer opportunities for you and your family to be directly involved in the nursery.

Our curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and covers the seven areas of learning:

• Communication and Language
• Physical Development
• Personal, Social and Emotional Development
• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Understanding the World
• Expressive Arts and Design

We believe that children learn best through play, and our experienced and qualified staff provide a wide range of activities and experiences to support children's learning and development.

Communication and Language

At Kensal Green Under Fives Group, we recognise the importance of communication and language in children's development. We provide a range of activities to support children's speaking and listening skills, including storytelling, singing, and role-play. We also provide a well-stocked book corner to encourage a love of reading and to support children's language development.

Physical Development

Physical development is an essential part of a child's overall development. At Kensal Green Under Fives Group, we provide a range of opportunities for children to develop their physical skills, including climbing, balancing, and fine motor skills. We believe that physical activity is important for children's health and wellbeing, and we provide a safe and stimulating environment for children to explore and develop their physical skills.

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

At Kensal Green Under Fives Group, we recognise the importance of personal, social, and emotional development in children's lives. We provide a nurturing and supportive environment where children can develop confidence, self-respect, and respect for others. We encourage children to take part in the life of the group, sharing and cooperating with others, and taking responsibility for themselves and their environment.

Literacy

Literacy is an essential skill for children's development. At Kensal Green Under Fives Group, we provide a range of activities to support children's literacy development, including storytelling, singing, and writing activities. We believe that children learn best through play and provide a wide range of activities to support children's literacy development.

Mathematics

Mathematics is an essential skill for children's development. At Kensal Green Under Fives Group, we provide a range of activities to support children's mathematical development, including sorting, matching, ordering, sequencing, and counting activities. We believe that children learn best through play, and we provide a wide range of activities to support children's mathematical development.

Understanding the World

At Kensal Green Under Fives Group, we recognise the importance of children's understanding of the world around them. We provide a range of activities to support children's understanding of the world, including exploring and experimenting with natural and manufactured materials. We also provide opportunities for children to explore and understand their environment, both within the group and in the wider community.

Expressive Arts and Design

Expressive arts and design are an essential part of children's development. At Kensal Green Under Fives Group, we provide a range of activities to support children's expressive arts and design development, including art activities, music, and imaginative role-play. We believe that children learn best through play and provide a wide range of activities to support children's expressive arts and design development.

Conclusion

At Kensal Green Under Fives Group, we are committed to providing a high-quality nursery education and care for children. We believe that children learn best through play, and we provide a wide range of activities and experiences to support children's learning and development. We are committed to promoting and valuing diversity and inclusiveness and strive to create a fair and ethical environment where all children can thrive.