The Littlehaven Nursery

Castlehaven Community Centre Castlehaven Community Association, The Community Centre, 21 Castlehaven Road, LONDON, NW1 8RU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 May 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 have a good understanding and knowledge of how to promote the learning and development of young children to help them reach their full potential.  Staff provide children with interesting and stimulating experiences in all areas of learning and that meets the needs of the range of children who attend.  Staff provide a welcoming and well-resourced environment indoors and outside, therefore promoting children's all-round development and emotional well-being.  Staff are fully aware of, and sensitive to, potential and actual harm to children. They are able to explain how they identify concerns and deal with safeguarding issues. This includes what action to take in order to protect children and keep them safe.  Partnerships with parents and other settings are strong and contribute significantly to meeting children's needs.  The manager implements a well-established programme of professional development to

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This provision is good

help staff improve their knowledge, understanding and practice. She monitors staff regularly to identify areas for improvement and provides access to training courses to develop their practice further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always promote children's independence at all times as part of daily routines. Consequently, they miss opportunities for children to learn to manage their personal needs.

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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

 promote children's independence further by encouraging them to develop self-help skills through daily routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities both indoors and out.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager and reviewed relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures and staff records.  The inspector undertook a tour of the premises to review the suitability of equipment and to ensure safety measures are in place to keep children safe.

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who attend. This is good

Staff provide a good range of activities to promote children's learning and development across all areas of learning. Children have free access to a wide range of resources that enable them to extend their own play further. For example, children at the drawing area accessed resources from the playdough table to cut out their pictures and develop their physical skills further. Staff support children's communication and language skills well by modelling language, extending their vocabulary and using actions alongside words to help them understand. For example, during play, staff introduce mathematical vocabulary such as 'enough', 'more' and 'how many', and use simple songs to provide instructions for children using rolling pins to flatten the playdough. As parents remain for the duration of each session, staff and parents have regular opportunities to share information about children's development and achievements. Overall, they work effectively together to

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who attend. This is good

support children's learning; this helps children develop skills for the future.

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good

Children are safe to explore their surroundings in confidence as parents and staff remain close by, thus maintaining children's emotional well-being. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play in the well-resourced outdoor play area. Staff prepare healthy snacks for children and provide information for parents about nutrition and the importance of healthy eating for children. Parents are invited to attend regular talks on topics related to their children's education to support them further at home. Children develop an understanding of their multicultural community through events, such as 'international day', where parents bring in food from their own background to share with others. Children's behaviour is good and staff provide clear guidance to parents and children about what is expected. This creates a cooperative atmosphere with children's care and learning at the centre.

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provision is good

The manager has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She is committed to promoting good quality provision for all children and their parents. Consequently, systems for evaluating the effectiveness of daily activities are robust to help drive improvement. Staff identify areas for development effectively, which they use to inform their planning for future sessions to extend children's learning further. Parents provide regular feedback and this enables staff to tailor provision to meet the needs of the children who attend.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424738 Local authority Camden Inspection number 773924 Type of provision Sessional provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 300 Name of provider Castlehaven Community Association Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 02076922293

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Setting details

Castlehaven Community Centre registered in 2011. The setting is located in the London Borough of Camden and operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 12pm. The provider employs four staff. Of these, two hold appropriate childcare qualifications at Level 3.

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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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