Little Buds Day Nursery

Little Buds Day Nursery Huddleston Centre, 30 Powell Road, LONDON, E5 8DJ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2015 12 November 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Staff know the children well. They establish caring relationships with them and are good role models. As a result, children are eager to attend and are motivated to learn.  Staff develop positive warm relationships with parents. They share children's progress with parents and include them in the planning. This means that children's individual learning needs are consistently met.  The provider implements the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements effectively. Staff understand their roles and responsibilities, which benefits children.  Staff plan and organise an exciting, challenging indoor and outdoor play space for children. This encourages children to explore and learn.  Staff provide a very healthy, nutritious and multicultural menu. Therefore, they encourage children to eat healthily and to learn about healthy lifestyles.  Staff teach children about good hygiene practices. Children learn to manage their

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This provision is good

personal needs, such as hand washing and using the toilet, independently.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not consistently adapt some group activities for children from different age groups. Therefore, they do not take all opportunities to extend individual children's learning at such times.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen ways of adapting group activities to fully engage children of different ages and abilities, to enhance opportunities for learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between staff and the children, inside and outside.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation that the provider maintains for children and staff.  The inspector checked the premises and resources.  The inspector held discussions with the provider, staff, children and parents.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the provider.

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who attend. This is good

Staff are skilled at observing and assessing children's development and they ensure that any gaps in children's learning are closed. Therefore, children progress well. Staff teach mathematics well. For example, they explain positional language to children as they build and construct. Staff help children to develop good early writing skills. For example, children begin to draw shapes and letters, and eventually write words successfully. Staff provide children with good opportunities to gain physical skills and strength. For instance, children learn to jump over small hurdles and cones, hop on one leg and run quickly along the floor ladder. Staff provide small-group games for children, to promote their good social and emotional development. Children are excited to play matching games, which develop their memories and their problem-solving skills. Children listen to staff instructions, for example, when making red play dough. They enjoy making moulds and shapes and these

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who attend. This is good

experiences help to develop their creative skills and imaginations.

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good

Staff effectively teach children about good behaviour. Therefore, children are respectful and well mannered. Staff organise and help children to prepare for full-time education. For example, staff have established good links with staff at local schools which have resulted in children being invited to attend learning workshops. Staff provide play resources and organise cultural days to celebrate different festivals. Staff invite parents along, organise bands to play, and share different types of food and music. This strengthens children's awareness of the differences between people and promotes their knowledge of different communities. Children learn how to be safe during physical activities because staff reinforce safety rules.

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provision is good

Staff keep children safe because they check the environment for hazards and ensure these are removed. Staff have a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures. They know how to identify and report any concerns about children, to promote children's well-being. The provider carries out robust recruitment practices and ensures that all staff hold Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Staff have completed training courses to update their knowledge. All staff undertake supervisions with the provider and are consistently supported. Therefore, staff are more skilled and the learning environment has improved. The provider drives improvement well and evaluates her service effectively to benefit the children. For example, she has met the actions and recommendations from the last inspection and has improved the garden area to include all areas of learning. Staff have good links with external agencies which help to ensure that all children achieve well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY366810 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 999056 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 17 Name of provider Jocelyn Crome Date of previous inspection 12 November 2014 Telephone number 0208 986 8307

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Setting details

Little Buds Day Nursery registered in 2007. It is situated in Clapton, in the London Borough of Hackney. The nursery is open each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, for 48 weeks of the year. The provider is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education to children aged three and four years. The provider employs seven members of staff, six of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, or above.

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Setting details

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

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

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Setting details

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Setting details

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