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Creative Explorers - Hornsey

Inspected 23 Jun 2026 · URN 2788697

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  • Framework verified

    Report card

  • Group verified

    Creative Explorers Hornsey Limited

  • Inspection datesingle source

    23 Jun 2026

  • Postcode verified

    N8 7BS

  • Name on report verified

    Creative Explorers - Hornsey

  • URN verified

    2788697

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+6Mostly positivemore positive than 8% of reports of this type

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Praisepositiveclearpromptlysafeaccurateconsistent
Criticismconcernslimited

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FindingsLeadershipAbout the inspection positive critical
  • Findings29w−33
  • Leadership310w+20

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No standout praise found.

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Pages
5
Words of findings
339
shorter than usual (typical 1698)
Reading level
Very hard
Flesch 26, typical 43
Average sentence
20 words
Next steps
0
typical 3
Hedged sentences
0%
“some”, “not always”, “most”…

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Findings 4%Leadership 42%About the inspection 54%

Full report text

Creative Explorers - Hornsey

Unique reference number (URN): 2788697 Address: 18 Gisburn Road, London, N8 7BS Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises Registered with Ofsted: 19/04/2024 Registers: EYR Registered person: Creative Explorers Hornsey Limited

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders demonstrate a clear understanding of their responsibilities to safeguard children and promote their welfare. They identify possible signs of abuse and neglect and explain the procedures they would follow to report concerns promptly to relevant agencies. Leaders discuss how they will complete regular checks of the premises, resources and outings to help minimise risks and maintain a safe environment. They also understand the importance of maintaining accurate attendance, accident and incident records to monitor children's welfare and identify any emerging concerns.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders explain how they intend to support children's learning and development through a range of planned and child-led experiences across all areas of learning. They describe how observations, children's interests and next steps will help shape activities and routines. Leaders explain that they generally make use of local parks and the local allotment to

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Inspector:

broaden children's experiences and support their social, physical and communication skills. They understand the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles through balanced meals, healthy snacks, fresh air, exercise and regular opportunities for physical play. They also demonstrate an awareness of safer eating and sleeping practices. This includes managing allergies carefully, supervising children closely during mealtimes and carrying out regular sleep checks for babies and young children.

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Inspector:

Leaders explain how they will support children to develop positive behaviour, relationships, confidence and independence through consistent routines, praise and gentle guidance.

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Inspector:

Leaders demonstrate how they will adapt routines and activities to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who may face barriers to learning. Leaders understand the importance of building positive partnerships with parents and working with other professionals and external agencies to help support children's learning, development and wellbeing.

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Inspector:

Leaders typically use training, guidance and professional research to help support their ongoing practice and understanding of current requirements. They reflect on their practice and continue to update their knowledge and understanding of current requirements.

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with leaders, and staff during the inspection.

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About this inspection

We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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About this inspection

There were no early years children on roll at the time of this inspection. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with leaders, and an inspection of the premises, equipment and any relevant documentation. When there are no early years children present, inspectors evaluate and grade only leadership and governance, as there is no reliable evidence from other evaluation areas through which to assess the impact on children. Rita Dome

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Address:

Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Address:

Registered person: Creative Explorers Hornsey Limited

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Address:

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 18:00

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Facts and figures used on inspection

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Exceptional

Practice is exceptional: of the highest standard nationally. Other settings can learn from it.

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Strong standard

The setting reaches a strong standard. Leaders are working above the standard expected of them.

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Expected standard

The setting is fulfilling the expected standard of education and/or care. This means they are following the standard set out in statutory and non ‑ statutory legislation and the professional standards expected of them.

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Needs attention

The expected standards are not met but leaders are likely able to make the necessary improvements.

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Urgent improvement

The setting needs to make urgent improvements to provide the expected standard of education and/or care. services providing education and skills for children and learners of all ages, and inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people.

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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