Beaufort Park Nursery

Beaufort Park Nursery 1 Heritage Avenue, Hendon, London, NW9 5FW

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2016 27 October 2015

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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

 Children benefit from a nurturing environment and a strong key-person system. They form secure attachments with staff and are confident to ask for help.  Staff interact well with babies and help them explore resources safely. Babies are happy and learn to play with others.  Staff successfully provide well-targeted support, to help all children make good progress in relation to their different starting points and capabilities. Children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning, including starting school.  Staff work well with parents and keep them fully informed about their children's learning and development.  Parents speak highly of the staff team and the good service they receive.  Leaders support staff well and they evaluate and monitor the quality of the provision effectively, to continually improve outcomes for all children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always provide a high level of challenge in activities, to support and extend children's language and thinking as fully as possible.  Older children do not always have opportunities to use technology equipment, to further develop their skills and their understanding of how technology can be used.

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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

 ensure that activities always support and extend children's language and thinking as fully as possible, to help them reach the highest levels of achievement  increase opportunities for older children to develop their understanding about technology and their skills in using it.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in all parts of the nursery, including the outdoor provision.  The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection, and held meetings with the management team.  The inspector carried out joint observations with the manager.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection, and reviewed parents' written comments and suggestions.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and the nursery's policies and procedures, including those related to the suitability of staff.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The provider follows thorough recruitment procedures to help ensure that staff are suitable to work with children. Staff have a good understanding of safeguarding practices and know what to do if they have any welfare concerns. Leaders and staff regularly monitor the learning and development of all children to ensure they achieve well. They plan effectively to meet children's individual learning needs and interests. Staff benefit from support from leaders and attend extra training to further develop their skills. Leaders review their practice and involve staff, parents, children and outside professionals in their self-evaluation processes to improve their service. They have successfully acted on the actions and recommendation made at the last inspection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff collect a good range of information from parents to establish children's starting points in their learning and they make ongoing observations, to track children's progress carefully. They plan and provide a range of exciting activities to enthuse children to learn. Children are interested and motivated to learn. They enjoy many fun, creative activities. For example, they experiment with colourful mixed cornflour and talk about its texture. They use different colour paints and resources to create their favourite means of transport. Children sing songs, try different musical instruments and dance to music. They love books and talk about their favourite characters and events. Children listen attentively and respond well to staff's instructions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are good role models for behaviour and respond calmly and sensitively to any difficulties. Children behave well, take turns and share resources fairly. They learn about different people and respect the views of others. Children learn about safety and the importance of healthy eating. For example, in a fruit salad activity, they distinguish smell, colour and texture of different fruits. They hold a knife safely when cutting up the fruits. Children enjoy the outdoors and fresh air. For instance, they ride scooters safely and make good comments on the current weather and the learning atmosphere. Staff maintain a safe environment. For example, they undertake regular careful checks on the premises and resources, including fire safety, to help children remain safe. They carry out regular fire drills to help children evacuate the building safely in an emergency.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and any gaps in their learning are rapidly closing. Babies learn new words and develop good physical skills. Children show consideration to each other and tidy up resources. Older children learn to write some words, such as their names, correctly and independently. They count objects and recognise numerals, and confidently solve problems.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY365196 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1033257 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 120 Number of children on roll 115 Name of registered person Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited

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Date of previous inspection 27 October 2015 Telephone number 0208 732 7940

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Beaufort Park Nursery registered in 2008. It is situated in Hendon in the London Borough of Barnet. The nursery is open each weekday from 7.30am to 6.30pm for 51 weeks of the year. The provider receives funding to offer free early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are 35 members of staff, of whom 28 hold appropriate early years qualifications, ranging from level 2 to level 6.

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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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