Anglo Spanish Nursery School

In November 2024, English and Spanish conversation gave Anglo Spanish Nursery School its character: language learning sat alongside play, storytelling and exploration. At its November 2024 inspection, Ofsted rated the nursery Good, judged safeguarding effective and found that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) made good progress with tailored support.

The nursery serves children aged two months to five years at 152 Clapham Manor Street, London SW4 6BX. It has 86 places in total. That is whole-setting capacity, rather than the size of any child's group.

In November 2024, the curriculum combined Spanish with the early years foundation stage, the framework for children's learning, development and care. Play and activities were adapted to children's interests and development, making language part of their experiences rather than a separate subject.

Babies practised movement on small climbing equipment indoors; toddlers explored toys in a quieter space; older children joined stories and games together. Children could move between inside and outside, and discovering garden snails gave them something concrete to investigate. These were different ways of engaging children at different stages.

In November 2024, staff used conversations in both languages, repeating words clearly to model pronunciation. Celebrations included Halloween, Diwali and Black History Month, while outings took children to libraries, playgrounds and parks. These experiences extended learning beyond the nursery itself.

The November 2024 inspection also identified two weaknesses: adults needed to explain more clearly how children's actions affect other people and themselves, and organise adult-led learning so children remained engaged. Running indoors and raised voices sometimes interrupted concentration; competing resources distracted older children during an activity about bugs.

In November 2024, staff responded attentively to babies and helped children move between nursery classes. For a young child, familiar support through a room change matters as much as the activities in the next room.

Support for SEND involved staff, managers and outside professionals developing individual plans. In November 2024, additional funding bought resources to help children engage with play and learning. This gives a concrete picture of the support mechanisms used, rather than a general promise of inclusion.

Parents received updates through an online childcare app and everyday conversations in November 2024. Outdoor exercise formed part of the day, and children were served home-cooked meals and snacks. Together, these details describe the care arrangements at that time.

Opening hours are 8am to 6pm on weekdays. The nursery operates across the year, closing for bank holidays and one week at Christmas.

In November 2024, the nursery provided government-funded childcare. Current prices come in the nursery's written quotation.

• Behaviour guidance. In November 2024, reminders about rules did not consistently explain their effect on others. During a visit, ask how staff now help children understand those consequences.
• Adult-led learning. Distractions reduced the benefit of some planned activities in November 2024. Ask to see how resources and group activities are organised today.
• Bilingual practice. English and Spanish featured in daily interactions in November 2024. How would this work for your child's age and existing language experience?

Anglo Spanish Nursery School merits consideration for families interested in early exposure to English and Spanish. In November 2024, babies, toddlers and older children had experiences tailored to their developmental stages. Its November 2024 assessment provides a positive starting point, alongside specific questions about behaviour guidance and engagement in planned activities. Families needing weekday care across the year can weigh that opening pattern against their own routine.