Cherryli Nursery

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Unique reference number EY286222 Inspection date 10/07/2009 Inspector June Fielden

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Setting address 40 Tyrwhitt Road, London, SE4 1QG

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Telephone number 020 8691 0497 Email Type of setting Childcare on non-domestic premises This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the setting

Cherryli nursery is privately owned. It opened in 1999 and operates from a group of rooms set out over the ground and first floor of a converted and extended residential premises. Children have access to an enclosed outside play area. The nursery is situated in a residential area in Lewisham, London. The nursery is open each weekday from 08.00 to 18.00 for 46 weeks of the year.

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Description of the setting

A maximum of 31 children in the early years age range may attend the nursery at any one time. There are currently 18 children from six months to the end of the early years age group on roll. The nursery is also registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The setting currently supports children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. They also support children with English as an additional language.

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Description of the setting

There are seven members of staff working with the children, including the manager. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications to at least NVQ at level 2. The nursery provides funded early education for three and four-year- olds.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. Children are cared for in a warm and friendly environment where staff promote children's welfare and learning. There is an appropriate partnership with parents and others involved in children's care. The staff are aware of some of their main strengths and areas for further development. The nursery effectively promotes inclusive practice and the wellbeing of children with learning difficulties. There is a breach of a specific welfare requirement relating to safeguarding, but this does not have significant impact on the provision.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 ensure that a system for regular staff appraisals is in place  ensure that parents of children over two years of age are provided with more information about planned activities

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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 ensure that the risk assessment clearly states when it was carried out, by whom, the date of the review and any action taken following a review (Documentation) 24/07/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

Staff are regularly offered training opportunities and have the required qualifications and experience. Suitable recruitment and induction procedures are in place, and contingency arrangements to provide cover for absent staff. Although there is not currently an established system for staff appraisals to enable them to discuss their training and development. Staff co-operate appropriately with each other, are aware of their roles and responsibilities and ensure that nursery routines are followed smoothly. Weekly staff meetings are held where they are asked for their opinions on how to further improve the setting. The necessary documentation, apart from the required details with regard to the risk assessment are in place. Sound self evaluation identifies the happiness of the children and the way in which staff find solutions to meet their individual needs as one of its strong points. Staff feel that this is especially the case with regard to children that have

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provision

learning difficulties and disabilities, and those who speak English as an additional language. Staff work with the parents of these children, and where necessary ensure that external advice and assistance is sought for them. They liaise with other professionals who visit the setting to work with the children, to ensure that all are included. When children with English as an additional language are on roll staff find out about the key words that they use at home and use sign language when communicating with them. The recommendations from the previous inspection, such as ensuring that the necessary written consents are obtained from parents have been addressed.

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provision

Staff are available to speak to parents at anytime. They receive two written reports on their child each year, which parents have the opportunity to discuss at meetings with staff. They have their own notice board to provide them with all the required information, and staff seek their views on the setting at the parents' meetings. All of the group's policies and procedures are available to parents, and they can see their child's development record at any time. Parents of children attending the baby room believe that they receive the appropriate amount of information about what their child is doing. They see the staff caring for the babies as being adaptable and quick to respond to their requests. Although some of the parents of the older children feel that they do not get enough information about what their child is doing at the nursery on a daily basis, as neither the weekly planning or details of these children's activities are currently displayed. Staff have an

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provision

appropriate understanding of the procedure to follow in order to protect children from harm in the event of any concerns being raised.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children follow a daily routine and effective weekly planning is in place in both the baby room and the rooms used by the older children. All staff are involved in the planning. Regular observations of children are made and used to identify their next steps in learning, which are fed into the planning. Staff use their observations of children and the information they obtain from parents to provide them with details of children's starting points when they first attend the nursery. There is a good balance of adult led and child initiated activities that cover all areas of learning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children's records show that they are making good progress in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and include some samples of their work. Staff use topics such as a journey to Africa to develop the older children's interest in the wider world. They share books with them that raise their awareness of how people live in

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

other countries, and use dolls, finger puppets and other objects connected with the stories. Older children practise reading their name at group sessions, where they also participate in counting and number recognition activities. These also involve them in adding two numbers together, and children were able to give several ways of making the number seven. All children are provided with plenty of opportunities for outdoor play, where they can run around and exercise on the large equipment, such as small vehicles and a slide. The toddlers learn to take their turn as they crawl through the play tunnel. Staff sing to the children in the baby room while they use a selection of musical instruments. They make them familiar with the names of the different colours as they play with the toys around them. Staff set up activities for the babies based on their interests and the needs of the particular children that are present each day. For example, a set of plastic ducks in different

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

sizes and colours was got out for one child to use, to enable staff to introduce language such as 'big' and 'small'.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children follow efficient hygiene practices in order to develop their understanding of healthy habits. They wash their hands before they eat and use liquid soap and paper towels to prevent the risk of cross-contamination. Children are offered a broad range of foods that include healthy choices, and details of what they are provided with is made available to parents. Water is accessible to children at all times to ensure they are not thirsty. Effective behaviour management strategies are used by staff and children are praised for small achievements. The nursery rules for behaviour are on display, and make children aware that they should care for each other. Laptop computers are made available to children to enable them to develop their understanding of information technology. Staff provide children with a variety of jigsaw puzzles to enable children to solve problems, and a selection of interesting objects for them to investigate, including a camera and a collection of

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

different coloured boxes. Colourful multi-cultural pictures, photographs and examples of children's work are on display throughout the nursery, creating a welcoming atmosphere for children and parents. Several appropriate safety measures are taken to ensure children's welfare. These include stair gates, smoke alarms and regular fire drills, to make children aware of the procedure to follow in the event of an emergency. There is a risk assessment for the setting, but this does not currently meet the requirements of the EYFS, as it does not include details of any action taken following a review, or information on when and by whom it was checked. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 2 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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