Weavers Fields Community Nursery

Weavers Fields Community Nursery Weavers Community Space, 15 Kelsey Street, London, E2 6HD

p.1

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 November 2015 10 February 2011

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

p.1

This provision is outstanding

 Staff provide a rich and vibrant learning environment where the children are highly stimulated. Varied and imaginative play experiences for children, especially outdoors, are delivered by staff who have excellent knowledge of the areas of learning and a clear understanding of how children learn.  The manager shows a strong focus and passionate drive to provide excellent care and inspirational learning for children. Staff are highly motivated and work exceptionally well together.  Planning and assessment are carefully monitored to make sure they are consistent and reflect an accurate understanding of all children's skills, abilities and progress. Children make very good progress and are highly motivated in their play.  Children play a full role in their learning and establish very close relationships with all the staff. They show great confidence and independence as they explore the stimulating environment happily and with self-assurance.

p.1

This provision is outstanding

 All staff consider children's welfare and safety fully. They provide an extremely safe and caring environment and have an excellent understanding of the procedures to follow if they have a concern about a child.  The manager and her deputy make excellent use of their high-level qualifications and have a thorough understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The drive for improvement is immense and the manager recognises the importance of ensuring that staff continue to develop their skills.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 continue to extend the opportunities for staff to develop their excellent teaching skills.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to parents on the day of the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector looked at children's records and sampled documentation of the setting.  The inspector held discussions with the manager, staff and early years advisor.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The manager and staff are exceptionally well thought of by children and their families. The strong and extremely caring leadership of the setting ensures children get the best possible start. The manager's self-evaluation demonstrates her determination to achieve excellence. She regularly reviews and reflects on her practice using feedback from children and parents. Staff form very successful links with local schools and professionals in order to support children's future learning. They work in partnership with parents and other professionals to promote continuity in children's learning and care. Parents are extremely happy and feel their children settle very well and are prepared for school. Safeguarding is effective. Robust risk assessments are carried out to keep children safe. Thorough recruitment and vetting processes help to determine the suitability of staff.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Staff provide an extensive range of exciting activities and natural resources that stimulate and engage children. Children are deeply involved in their activities. They are highly imaginative and creative in their play, and make good progress in all areas of learning. Staff successfully support and reinforce children's learning. For example, they skilfully ask questions about children's experiences to encourage them to think and to extend their learning. There is a sharp focus on the communication and language needs of children. Children arrive enthusiastically, ready to play and learn. They especially enjoy being outside where they investigate the natural world. Staff make accurate assessments of children's achievements and precisely identify the next steps in their learning.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Staff know the children very well and meet their individual needs to a very high standard. Children's behaviour is excellent. Children show great respect for each other and behave with consideration and thoughtfulness. For example, the older children care for the younger children and are encouraged to be good role models for them. They take the younger children to wash their hands and set the table at snack and lunch times. Staff promote children's health and well-being very effectively. Children develop healthy lifestyles and high levels of independence in their personal care needs. For example, they enjoy nutritious home-cooked food and follow excellent hygiene practices. Children develop good physical skills and an excellent understanding of how to manage risks. For example, they are confident in their climbing, jumping and negotiating space.

p.3

Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are highly motivated and eager to join in. They make rapid progress from their initial starting points. As a result, children are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their development.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY338319 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 828326 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 21 Name of provider Early Years Network Tower Hamlets Date of previous inspection 10 February 2011 Telephone number 020 7729 5136

p.4

Setting details

Weavers Fields Community Nursery registered in 2007. It is located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The nursery is open from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday for 48 weeks of the year. The nursery employs 11 staff. Two staff hold Early Years Professional Status and all other staff who work with the children hold qualifications at level 3. The nursery is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Setting details

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Setting details

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Setting details

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5