The Kings Road Nursery

The Kings Road Nursery 102 Kings Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 6EE

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2016 21 February 2011

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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

 Staff provide children with an exciting learning environment, particularly outside. They plan a range of stimulating activities following children's interests; for example, a recycling role play area, and changes in their lives such as the arrival of a new baby in the family.  The leadership team is fully committed to maintaining and improving the quality of the service it offers. The staff reflect carefully on their practice and identify areas for improvement accurately. The views of staff, parents and children are valued and acted upon as part of this process.  Staff are positive role models and employ a range of strategies to manage children's behaviour successfully. Behaviour is good.  Children are excited and motivated to learn. They are well prepared for their next stage of learning and the move on to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always recognise when to give children more time to think and solve problems for themselves.  All children are not consistently involved in large group activities to help extend their understanding and learning further.

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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

 provide children with the time and space to solve problems for themselves to help them make the best possible progress  develop further the good quality of teaching to ensure that all children are fully involved in their learning during large group activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching practices and the impact these have on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the manager, staff, children and parents.  The inspector read some of the setting's documentation, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector sampled children's development information and records.  The inspector carried out joint observations with the manager.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Partnerships with parents and other providers are strong and provide continuity in children's learning and development. Staff update parents on their children's progress regularly and share ideas to support their continued learning at home. The manager and staff monitor and track children's progress closely and intervene quickly if children require extra support. They work closely with other professionals to ensure good outcomes for all children. The manager provides staff with good supervision to help them develop their professional skills. Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a good understanding of how to protect children and know the procedures to follow should they have concerns about a child's welfare. The manager ensures that thorough risk assessments take place to protect children's safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff have a good understanding of how to promote children's learning. They play alongside them and enhance their learning skilfully. Staff use a range of effective strategies to support children's communication and language skills. For example, children are keen to join in action rhymes and discussions during small world play. Children have good opportunities to investigate and explore. For example, staff support children skilfully as they use transparent materials and marbling inks to explore colour mixing. Staff provide lots of opportunities for children to practise their early literacy skills and support their mathematical development effectively through play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff have created a culture and environment which celebrate diversity and ensure that everyone feels valued. Staff promote healthy lifestyles and children have good opportunities to be physically active. Children enjoy healthy, nutritious food, and mealtimes are a social event where conversation flows. Staff offer praise and encouragement throughout activities and help children to develop their self-esteem and confidence. Staff support children's social skills effectively and children learn to share and take turns. Staff are caring and supportive, and children demonstrate secure and trusting relationships with them.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who have special educational needs or disability, make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points. Children learn secure mathematical skills and use these confidently in their play. For example, they count down from 10 during a train role play activity and during hide and seek. Children are good communicators. They talk confidently to adults and join in conversations with their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY224972 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 837064 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 - 4 Total number of places 42 Number of children on roll 72 Name of provider Richmond Nursery Partnership Date of previous inspection 21 February 2011 Telephone number 0208 948 8853

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Setting details

The Kings Road Nursery registered in 2002. It operates from Richmond, in West London. It opens from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, all year. The setting employs 14 staff; of these, 10 hold appropriate early years qualifications and one has Early Years Professional Status. The setting receives government funding for children aged three and four years.

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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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