Clever Cloggs Day Nursery

Clever Cloggs Day Nursery Cundy Community Centre, Hartington Road, Custom House, London, E16 3NP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20/11/2013 22/09/2010

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 1 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is good and some teaching is outstanding. This means that all children are able to make at least good progress.  Staff are positive role models and relationships are good at all levels. This means that children's behaviour is excellent and they learn respect for others.  Leadership is strong. The management team successfully plan for improvements to fully support children's achievements over time.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Staff occasionally miss opportunities to extend children's learning during adult-led activities.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities involving children and staff.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector spoke to parents and looked at written feedback.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector interviewed the managers and sampled documentation for staff suitability and safeguarding policies and procedures.  The inspector sampled children's profiles and assessments.

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Information about 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 single storey building adjacent to Cundy Community Centre in Custom House, within the London Borough of Newham. It is open each weekday from 8am to 6pm for 51 weeks of the year. There are currently 52 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/or disabilities. The nursery employs eight members of staff, including the manager and a deputy. All staff hold appropriate qualifications and the manager holds a degree in Early Years Studies.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 build on staff knowledge and skills to ensure that teaching is consistently of a high quality; for example, by encouraging all members of the staff team to accurately identify what they want children to learn from the focused activities.

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who attend

The staff team work well to meet the needs of children attending. Babies are nurtured by staff who know them well and care for them in their own comfortable and welcoming play room. The key person system is used well to ensure that staff get to know new babies and their parents. They offer warm and caring support for new parents leaving their babies for the first time. This helps reassure parents and enables babies to settle in. Babies are encouraged to use a full range of educational materials to help them learn. This includes playing with natural materials, sand water and paint. Babies have daily access to outdoor play to explore the safe and stimulating nursery garden. This helps them make good physical progress and develop their social skills when playing with others. Older children are also making good progress in their learning. Teaching is consistently good and some teaching is very good. Staff are skilled at using observations and assessments to plan for

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children's individual needs. This is supported by good quality resources, which create rich opportunities for children to learn new skills. There is a good balance of child chosen and more structured play, although on occasions, staff do not always take the opportunity to fully extend children's learning during adult-led activities. There are good opportunities for children to learn new words through the use of clear labelling and pictures throughout the nursery. Many children can write their own names in their writing books and staff are very good at teaching them the sounds that letters make. Children really enjoy group games using phonics and are eager to show what they know. This prepares them well for their future reading skills. Children can count confidently and learn to use mathematical language during every day fun activities; for example, using spinning wheels and wooden toys. They learn to express themselves through role play because staff join in with their

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who attend

games and encourage their creative learning. Parents are encouraged to share their child's achievements; for example, by attending a graduation party before older children move on to school. This enhances children's confidence and self-esteem which prepares them for their next stage of learning.

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who attend

Make sure the balance of the section supports the grade and is in line with, but does not simply repeat, the grade descriptors. Use one or two well chosen examples and/or quotes from observations to illustrate the judgement where possible. Make sure that children's learning and development is covered. Always include the learning and progress of particular individuals or groups, where this is better, or worse than others. Include where practice varies for different age groups and/or abilities Include judgements about the impact of teaching on the progress children make relative to their starting points. Include the impact of any particular approaches, for example if the setting has been involved in the 'Every child a talker' programme and the impact this has had on children's language and communication skills. The focus should be whether children are acquiring the skills, attitudes and dispositions they to be ready for school or the next stage of learning

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children's well-being is supported because staff are skilled role models and relationships are good at all levels. Children's behaviour is exemplary and they are learning to respect and tolerate each other. They listen well to instructions from staff, share and take turns. They really enjoy the company of their friends and smile and chat to one another during activities. Children who are learning English have very good support. Staff use children's home languages during play and in nursery displays. Bi-lingual books are available to help children feel comfortable and proud of their language and customs. When children first start, parents are encouraged to spend time with their child and the key person. Detailed written information is shared to support children's care and learning. Staff ensure that the toys and resources are familiar, using items from home and nursery toys that interest the individual child. This provides consistent care that helps children flourish in their new

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Health lifestyles are promoted in the nursery and there are good routines for hygiene which children quickly learn. They know they need to wash their hands when using the bathroom and before snacks and meals. Children grow their own fruits and vegetables in the nursery garden. They are aware that they have grown them and this means that they are eager to taste new vegetables and fruits. Meals are prepared by the nursery chef and staff are vigilant about making sure that children's dietary requirements are met. Children sit together for meals and serve their own portions. They help themselves to drinks throughout the day. This helps children to develop independence and means that they understand the importance of a healthy diet very well. They enjoy daily access to the nursery garden for fresh air and exercise as well as visits to a local children's centre where they can access a larger playing area. Staff work well as a team to manage changes for

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

children. For example, there is a programme for toilet training and a planned approach to helping children move from one age group to another. The daily routine allows time for children who need it to have a sleep. This means that children attending are physically and emotionally healthy.

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provision

The nursery owner, the manager and her deputy manager work closely together to ensure the efficient running of the nursery. The management team fully understand their responsibilities to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements and those for learning and development. They lead the staff team well and strive for the highest standard of quality. This means that children are kept safe and enjoy their learning. Thorough recruitment procedures are in place to check the suitability of staff. Induction, supervision and appraisals are used to ensure that staff continue to be have appropriate knowledge and skills. For example, managers have ensured that all staff are aware of the nursery's policies and procedures for child protection and how to report concerns. They know and understand the robust policy for staff to report any concerns about other staff's behaviour towards children. Cameras are in place in the building to monitor staff conduct. The

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provision

safeguarding policy includes checking the identity of visitors and a ban on the use of mobile phones. This helps to safeguard children very well. The provider has a good understanding of the significant events that must be reported to Ofsted in order to meet requirements.

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provision

The nursery is clean and safe, with staff using through risk assessment procedures. The manager is trained in health and safety and she ensures that all staff take responsibility for their own and the safety of the children. For example, staff are teaching children to use everyday resources, such as scissors and cutlery, with care and control. Children understand safe behaviour rules, such as not to run inside and to use the bathroom areas sensibly to prepare them for school. The nursery has formed good partnerships with parents. Their written and verbal feedback is enthusiastic about the care and learning staff provide. Partnerships with other settings are well-established and the nursery actively shares their good practice with others.

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provision

The managers encourage the staff team to reflect on their own practice. This includes asking them to evaluate and grade their own rooms; this assessment forms a basis for discussions during team meetings. The manager also encourages staff to observe one anothers' practice and give critical feedback. This means that individual staff become aware of their own strengths and areas to improve. All staff contribute to the nursery's self-evaluation which means that they are involved with the ambitious plans for development.

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299997 Local authority Newham Inspection number 943456

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Type of provision

Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 52 Number of children on roll 52 Name of provider Clever Cloggs Day Nursery Ltd Date of previous inspection 22/09/2010 Telephone number 0207 511 9126 (M) 07958 296 719

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Type of provision

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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