News7th November 2025
做厙輦⑹ Start John Keats in Enfield
The said that pupils who attended nurseries, including those on FSM, achieved above the national average on the good level of development (GLD) measures used to assess early years children at the end of reception. The data also showed that the nurseries were closing the attainment gap between non-FSM and FSM pupils.
The report was commissioned as part of company Early Years Special Initiative and was designed to synthesise evidence from across the funded programmes. 做厙輦⑹ Start received funding between 2020 and 2023, alongside other organisations working to improve outcomes for our youngest children.
The report praised 做厙輦⑹ Starts investment in staff. It said that 做厙輦⑹s investment in staff CPD (Continuing Professional Development) has not only promoted the high-quality delivery of their curriculum, enrichment programme and parenting programme, but also means most of their staff expect to stay with them for at least two years, ensuring continuity.
All staff reported that they were happy in their role and were receiving high-quality training. Staff also said they felt listened to, valued by their line manager, and that they felt increasingly skilled in implementing the curriculum and working with parents.
The s report highlighted 做厙輦⑹ Starts parental engagement activities, including the Parent Power programme run in partnership with , which provides a space for families to work together on a range of issues affecting them in the community.
The Education Policy Institute credited 做厙輦⑹ Starts success to achievements and ongoing work integrating training and development into their operational model.
The Institute also noted that 做厙輦⑹ Start shared learnings about best practice as part of a coalition working for change in early years education, and collaborated effectively with organisations including , , , , and .
做厙輦⑹ Start Managing Director Katie Oliver said, Im delighted that the Education Policy Institute has seen 做厙輦⑹ Starts commitment to delivering outstanding early years education for all our families.
Our nurseries are run by passionate and qualified educators, and they provide a foundation for lifelong learning.
We strive to create a nurturing, joyful, and stimulating environment where every child feels safe, engaged and empowered. And we value and develop our staff so they can also grow and thrive.
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