Clever Cloggs Day Nursery

Clever Cloggs Day Nursery Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY299997 Inspection date 22/09/2010 Inspector Caroline Preston

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Setting address Cundy Community Centre, Hartington Road, Custom House, London, E16 3NP Telephone number 0207 511 9126 (M) 07958 296 719 Email jenniferalewis@yahoo.com Type of setting Childcare on non-domestic premises to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk 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

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the setting

Clever Cloggs Day Nursery opened in 2005. It is a privately owned provision run by Clever Cloggs Day Nursery Ltd. It operates from a purpose built one storey building adjacent to Cundy Community Centre in Custom House within the London borough of Newham. Children have access to an enclosed outdoor play area. It is open each weekday from 8am to 6pm for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery is registered on the Early Years Register. A maximum of 47 children may attend the nursery at any one time. There are currently 33 children aged from birth to under five years on roll, some in part-time places. The nursery provides care for a number of children with special educational needs and disabilities. There are nine members of staff, all of whom hold early years qualifications to at least Level 2.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding. Excellent knowledge of children's individual needs supports their progress and achievements, along with any additional support needs. Children are safe and nurtured, they learn how to keep safe and have fun, whilst learning through play and building lasting, trusting relationships. Partnerships with parents are excellent. Parents are involved with the nursery and understand the ethos of the nursery. High quality in depth self- evaluation by the owner, manager and staff makes sure that the nursery progresses continuously and provides care and education to a very high standard.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 providing more frequent opportunities for children to find out about their local area through planned outings.

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the early years provision

Children make excellent progress towards the early learning goals. Staff have a very good understanding of children's starting points and observe and plan according to each child's needs and abilities. Therefore children are offered a wealth of rich, learning opportunities. The outdoor and indoor areas provide This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children with a range of learning activities as these areas have been thoughtfully planned out and resourced. Children learn about themselves and others as the nursery is rich in play resources that promote positive images of others, also the nursery has designed a map of the world locating the countries children's families are from. Staff practice and interaction with children and parents promotes equality throughout the nursery. Children are safe as they are cared for by knowledgeable staff, who have a very good understanding of safeguarding issues.

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the early years provision

Children also learn to keep themselves safe as they care and respect each other as well as equipment and furniture. They learn about sustainability as they walk to the local recycling areas. Self-evaluation is excellent as both the owner and staff work hard to evaluate and improve the nursery through evaluating and reflecting on better ways to work and improve practice. This impacts on the nursery as children are offered outstanding care. Staff undertake training throughout the year, which drives ambition and improvement. The nursery works closely with outside agencies to support children and their families in meeting individual children's needs. Partnership with parents is excellent, as parents are involved and informed of their child's progress. Parents are fully involved in nursery life; they attend parents' evenings and meetings with individual keyworkers, and are impressed by the service they receive.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about the world through growing plants and vegetables in the garden, they enjoy watching the stages of a butterfly growing and are excited to set them free once ready. Children interact with each other with joy and friendship, They are secure and happy in the nursery environment. They have fantastic relationships with the staff who are warm and professional to both children and parents. Children behave very well and understand the nursery's boundaries for behaviour. Children communicate verbally very well with each other throughout the day. Children enjoy physical play as they move freely in the garden, riding bikes, using the climbing equipment and balancing on wooden bricks. Children have fun looking through books of different sizes with different sized words, as well as dual language books. They enjoy listening to stories being told by staff. Children are confident using numbers in every day play. They take

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and outcomes for children

part in activities about past, present and future by visiting the local library and sometimes have occasional opportunities to explore and find out about their local area through planned outings. They enjoy lotto games, singing sessions, painting and mark making in coloured sand. They enjoy role play such as the home corner, shop, doctors and hairdressers play resources. They take part in gluing, sticking and junk modelling. Children learn about healthy lifestyles through everyday exercise, they make full use of the fantastic garden area and are offered a range of healthy nutritious meals. Children also grow vegetables in the garden and are confident in hygiene routines. Children learn through everyday routines and interactions with each other about the wider world. They use an excellent range of play resources that promote differences, celebrate religious festivals and eat a This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

range of foods from different cultures. 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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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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Early Years Foundation Stage

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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Stage

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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