Kish Kindergarten

German and English shared the play and conversation at Kish Kindergarten in July 2022, giving this Ham setting a clear bilingual character. It has 32 places in total, at St. Andrew's Church Hall in Richmond.

At its July 2022 inspection, Ofsted rated the provision Good, judged safeguarding effective and found that children with additional learning needs were supported well. Children attending then were aged two to five. Those dated findings provide the basis for understanding its care and learning.

In July 2022, children used German and English with one another during play. The early years foundation stage sets the requirements for children's learning, development and care; here, its everyday expression included counting, conversation, creative exploration and physical activity.

Woodwork gave children opportunities to handle hammers and nails while making spacecraft and planes. This put practical tool use alongside imaginative play. Mixing oats with shaving foam offered a different kind of exploration, involving texture and movement.

Outdoor activity in July 2022 included a slide with steps and an obstacle course. Children could practise movement and coordination, although the planning of outdoor learning needed further development. Questions about butterflies' life cycles encouraged children to think through an idea rather than simply supply an answer.

In July 2022, staff used reassurance and specific praise, while children practised managing their feelings, sharing toys and taking turns. Toileting also gave children opportunities to manage personal needs independently. Revised morning routines helped them settle and concentrate.

Staff monitored learning in July 2022 to spot gaps and worked with parents and other professionals towards consistent support. This connected what children experienced in the kindergarten with the adults supporting them elsewhere.

Meals and snacks in July 2022 included home-cooked food from a balanced menu. Alongside eating, children were learning about healthy habits.

The address is St. Andrew's Church Hall, Church Road, Ham, Richmond, TW10 5HG. The setting's total capacity is 32 places; this is a whole-setting figure, rather than the size of a daily group.

In July 2022, opening hours were 8.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. Funded early education was provided for two-, three- and four-year-olds then. These arrangements describe that period, so they should be read with their date attached.

• Outdoor learning. In July 2022, staff needed to strengthen the order and planning of outdoor learning. This matters for a child who engages most readily outside.
• Cultural breadth. In July 2022, learning needed to give children more opportunities to explore cultures and backgrounds beyond their community. Bilingual experience and broader cultural learning are separate considerations.
• Attendance and charges. The July 2022 arrangements were term-time only. At a visit, what attendance patterns and funded-hours terms apply now, including meals and consumables?

For families seeking German-English early learning, Kish Kindergarten's July 2022 experience offers a concrete reason to consider it: both languages were used between children, alongside practical and imaginative activities. Its dated Good judgement supports that picture. The July 2022 inspection also identified outdoor curriculum planning and broader cultural learning as areas for improvement.