Moreland Primary School 0-2 Provision

Baby care on a primary-school site gives Moreland Primary School 0-2 Provision a clear identity. There are 12 places in total, with an account of daily life centred on early communication, movement and relationships.

At its May 2025 inspection, Ofsted rated the provision Good, judged safeguarding effective and found that the curriculum supported babies’ development. Children attending then were aged 0 to 2. That age range describes the provision at the visit, rather than a wider offer inferred from the school’s name.

In May 2025, play moved between indoor and outdoor spaces: children climbed, used small wheeled toys and explored sand with tools. These experiences gave babies opportunities to practise movement and investigate what materials could do. Books and action songs brought language into play.

The early years foundation stage is the framework for children’s learning, development and care; here, the May 2025 activities included stories, physical play and opportunities to communicate feelings. Visual cards helped children express emotions during circle time. Turning book pages also gave them something practical to do while listening.

Language was the improvement priority. In May 2025, staff sometimes missed opportunities to explain children’s actions as they happened, including during sandcastle making. More immediate descriptions and simpler language would help babies connect words with what they were doing.

In May 2025, babies made eye contact with staff and expressed their needs through close interaction. Familiar routines structured their care, while individual activities helped children understand the steps involved in a task. Preparation for the toddler room formed part of this stage of nursery life.

Communication with families combined daily conversations and an online parent app in May 2025. Home visits helped staff get to know families, and books went home for shared reading. Staff also worked with borough agencies and directed parents towards additional support when children had developmental gaps.

Meals were cooked on the school premises in May 2025. Staff worked with parents on toilet training and helped children practise hygiene routines.

The address is Moreland Primary School, Moreland Street, London, EC1V 8BB. In May 2025, opening hours were 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year; government-funded childcare was offered then. These are dated operational details, rather than a current booking commitment.

The provision operates on the Moreland Primary School site. Attendance does not guarantee a Reception place.

• Language during play. The May 2025 improvement point concerned explaining actions as babies played. On a visit, ask how staff now bring simple descriptions into sand play and everyday care.
• The next stage. Babies were being prepared for the toddler room in May 2025. Discuss how that move is managed for an individual child; it is separate from securing a Reception place.
• Attendance arrangements. The May 2025 opening window covered weekdays throughout the year. Which booking patterns and funded-hours arrangements can the nursery offer for your child?

Moreland suits families seeking baby-focused provision within a primary-school setting. The May 2025 account gives useful substance to that choice: outdoor exploration, books shared with home and regular parent communication. The language-development improvement point deserves attention alongside those strengths. School-site continuity should be weighed separately from school admissions.