Tots First Academy

A strong physical-development curriculum gives Tots First Academy its clearest character. This 36-place, Early Years Register setting at 264a East Lane, Wembley, operates from the ground floor of a converted house and was judged Good by Ofsted in September 2024. The inspected children were aged one to four.

Progress since the previous inspection is important here. The 2024 inspection credited leaders with improving practice after the weaknesses identified a year earlier. Safeguarding arrangements were effective, with an open culture focused on children's interests.

Movement is a real strength. Children balanced over beams, climbed on slides and jumped between stepping stones; play dough, foam painting and vegetable cutting developed finer control. That combination gives energetic play a clear developmental purpose.

Language runs through play too. Staff built communication into play, giving children fresh language to understand and use for themselves. Staff knew their key children's progress and next steps, then planned support from those starting points. Within the Early Years Foundation Stage, this links observation, planned learning and children's developing skills rather than relying on activity alone.

Consistent routines, songs and warm praise helped children follow the nursery's golden rules and feel secure. Independence was practical: children put on coats and shoes, scraped bowls after lunch and tidied cutlery.

At the September 2024 inspection, SEND support was coordinated around each child and involved families and relevant professionals. Staff also used home languages, visual prompts and key words from home where appropriate. Daily feedback and opportunities for parents to read stories at nursery strengthened the connection with families.

Tots First Academy has 36 places at 264a East Lane, Wembley HA0 3LQ. It provides childcare on non-domestic premises.

• Early literacy. Ofsted's September 2024 inspection asked leaders to make support for early reading and writing more consistent. Families may want to ask what has changed since then.
• Attendance choices. The inspected children were aged one to four, but inspection evidence does not establish the current booking model. Ask which age bands and attendance patterns are offered now.

Tots First Academy is best suited to families who value active physical learning, purposeful language work and support that recognises home languages. Its Good judgement and effective safeguarding provide useful assurance, while families seeking full-day care or part-week sessions will need to establish the current attendance choices directly.