Early Learning Years Nursery

Early Learning Years Nursery 19 The Grove, Finchley, London, N3 1QN

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 January 2016 22 December 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Partnerships with parents are strong. The parents are fully involved in their children's learning and development, and feel able to contribute to this process. The parents speak highly of the staff who they describe as friendly, welcoming and supportive.  Children make good progress from their starting points. They have fun learning through a varied range of interesting activities that are planned by staff who know the children well. The children are secure and confident, and become good friends to each other.  Staff have good partnerships with other professionals. These help staff to work well with outside agencies to obtain extra support for children when needed.  The manager, provider and staff have worked together effectively to meet the actions set at the last inspection. The staff have attended training, which has had a positive impact on the care that they offer all the children, particularly the babies.

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This provision is good

 There are high levels of staffing and staff are well deployed. Children are fully supported. They make their own play choices about play, which they enjoy.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are occasions when staff miss opportunities to provide resources that are reflective of real life and experiences to strengthen the children's imaginative play experiences.  There are some resources that are not clean.

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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

 expand the range of resources available to reflect children's homes and communities  review the cleanliness of some of the toys and resources.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and staff interaction with them inside and outside.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector talked to parents, staff and children, and held regular discussions with the manager.  The inspector examined documentation, including a representative sample of children's records, development plans and staff records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff complete related training and have a good knowledge of their responsibilities towards safeguarding children and of child protection. The manager focuses on her role, and encourages staff to be thoughtful and think about ways to improve the nursery. The views of children and parents are included in the evaluation process and lead to worthwhile changes, for example, in menu planning. Recruitment of new staff is robust. Thorough systems check that staff remain suitable to work with children. Regular support meetings for staff and ongoing training help staff to strengthen their teaching skills and to remain motivated. Following training, staff share new ideas, which aids consistent practice and improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children make choices about their play and learning. These help to raise their self- confidence and feelings of self-worth. They thrive in the busy learning environment and are proud to show staff their creative work. Staff use good teaching to help children to use language and to think for themselves. For example, they engage children in conversations and ask about their holidays. The children share their thoughts with their friends. They consider their answers to questions and listen to each other. Familiar routines help children to feel secure; for example, a welcome song is repeated in each age group. Staff recognise how children develop at different stages and use resources effectively to support these changes. Observation and assessment of children are well established. Staff understand their role in planning to make sure that all children and babies are challenged in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children and babies settle well. There are good systems for settling new children and for when children move rooms. Staff provide babies and children with good support when needed, for example, by giving cuddles. This all helps to support children's emotional welfare and sense of belonging effectively, so children are happy and self-assured. Staff help children to understand about safety; for example, they talk to children about their own safety as they climb the stairs. Children enjoy a balanced range of nutritious and freshly cooked food for their meals. Staff talk to the children regularly about eating healthy foods and their contribution to a healthy lifestyle. Children contribute their views on menu changes. They develop confidence in their ability to make decisions. Staff manage children's behaviour in a consistent manner and children behave well. Children learn to share with their friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in the nursery in relation to their starting points. They develop good social skills and are very well equipped for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY153081 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1033694 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 52 Number of children on roll 80 Name of provider Early Learning Years Nursery Partnership Date of previous inspection 22 December 2014 Telephone number 0208 349 3492

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Setting details

Early Learning Years Nursery registered in 2002. It is situated in the London Borough of Barnet. The nursery is open each weekday from 7.30am to 6.30pm throughout the year. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The provider employs 17 members of staff; of whom, 12 hold appropriate early years qualifications.

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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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