Acorn Nursery

Acorn Nursery Oakington Manor GM Primary School, Oakington Manor Drive, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 6NF

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 July 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 Outstanding 1

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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 provide a highly stimulating and attractive environment where they promote children's learning effectively across all areas of their development. The managers monitor teaching and planning effectively so that all children make good progress.  The managers have organised the nursery to enable children to confidently make choices and help themselves to activities, which motivates them to learn and concentrate. Children of all ages and abilities experience a range of physical activities that encourage them to take risks and try challenges in a safe environment.  Older children spend time each day in the school Reception Class during the final year in nursery. This helps them make more progress in early reading and writing, and prepares them well for school.  Behaviour is exemplary because staff consistently provide very clear expectations and model excellent attitudes in their relations with children and adults.

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This provision is good

 The managers work closely with the school's premises manager, effectively monitoring the nursery to ensure they manage children's safety and welfare to the highest levels.  The nursery cook works with the school nurse to provide healthy, well-balanced and appetising meals, which meet all dietary needs and the children thoroughly enjoy.  Parents' views are valued. This strengthens communication and promotes consistency in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always guide children in identifying and understanding how and why things happen to fully extend their learning.

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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

 develop staff skills in using questions more effectively to extend children's thinking and understanding of how things happen in the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held regular discussions with the manager and the Early Years Foundation Stage coordinator.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, including tracking charts and progress records, alongside other relevant documentation.

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who attend. This is good

Managers ensure that planning meets the needs of all children to ensure everyone makes good progress. Staff promote children's communication, literacy and mathematical skills well. Children learn that print has meaning because they see words written down. This includes examples of children's home languages demonstrating how much it is valued. Outdoors, staff encourage children to write numbers on a hopscotch frame so that they see a purpose for using numbers. Staff count with children and sing number songs. In the toddler room, staff encourage children to crawl through a tunnel repeating words to describe their movements. This helps them to learn and understand the words used, develop physical skills and confidence in their achievements. Children show care and consideration for belongings as they handle books and dolls well. Parents are very positive about the nursery. They are very satisfied with communication about progress and say

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who attend. This is good

they have informative discussions about their child with all staff.

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outstanding

Key persons and staff, including the school nurse, have an exceptionally good knowledge of each child's individual needs. Children feel emotionally secure and are extremely confident in making choices in activities and relationships. This helps children to develop in their own way. Because staff show care and concern for everyone, children copy their example. They are extremely considerate to others and work cooperatively together. Staff set up activities that require precision and control, such as running toy cars down a ramp. This encourages children to take great care and exercise close control when playing energetically in order to stay safe. Staff make very good use of the excellent new equipment to provide high quality and inspirational activities which challenge and motivate children.

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provision is good

The managers work closely with staff to provide good-quality teaching and care for children across all areas of learning. The managers supervise and observe staff to help identify training needs and support their professional development. All staff have a good understanding of children's learning and developmental needs. Management and staff are fully aware of child protection and safeguarding procedures. They expertly manage children's welfare and safety to protect them from harm. Staff work well with management to ensure the nursery runs smoothly and to implement improvements, such as to the premises, for the benefit of children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 137751 Local authority Brent Inspection number 825684 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 33 Number of children on roll 33 Name of provider Oakington Manor School Governing Body Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 020 8902 2871

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Setting details

Acorn Nursery registered in 2000. It is located in the grounds of Oakington Manor School in the London Borough of Brent. The nursery is open each weekday from 8am to 6pm for 49 weeks of the year. There are 15 staff employed to work directly with the children. Of these, one is a qualified teacher, one holds Early Years Professional Status and 13 hold relevant qualifications between levels 3 and 6.

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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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