Kids@Mortlake Nursery

Little Paradise 35 Lower Richmond Road, London, SW14 7EZ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 July 2016 25 January 2016

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The premises is not secure at all times. Although children are accompanied by staff when using the outside play area potential risks are not effectively minimised. This is because the gate that leads to the street is easily opened and the additional padlock is not always in place.  Staff do not fully enhance children’s mathematical skills. For example, although these skills are promoted well during group activities and story times, staff miss opportunities to count and talk to children about shape and size during free-play.  Children have too few opportunities to participate in outings that help them learn about the community in which they live and develop their understanding of the world.

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It has the following strengths

 Children have good relationships with staff, developing strong attachments which help them feel safe and secure in their learning environment. Staff ensure siblings join together during the day, creating a family atmosphere where children of all ages play together. This gives older children a positive sense of responsibility as they show consideration for the needs of others during play.  Leaders and managers show a strong commitment to improving the outcomes for children. Staff work closely with the local authority and an early years advisor to develop the systems of assessment and planning. As a result the quality of teaching has improved and children are making good progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 review the security of the outside play area to ensure children are not able to leave the premises unsupervised and other persons are unable to gain unsupervised access to the premises at all times. 04/08/2016

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 enhance children's learning experience by encouraging more mathematical thinking during play and every-day routines  extend opportunities for all children to participate in local outings that enhance their understanding of the community in which they live.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children’s learning during indoor and outside play.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of a planned activity with the manager.  The inspector looked at a variety of relevant documentation, including children and staff records, self-evaluation and records of observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector held discussions with the manager about how the setting has used funds from the Early Years Pupil Premium to promote the outcomes for children.  The inspector held discussions with the manager about concerns that have been raised to Ofsted since the last inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents, children and staff and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Staff show a clear understanding of the safeguarding procedures to follow if they are concerned about children's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The provider has successfully addressed all actions raised at the last inspection. This includes developing a new staff team who show an understanding of their responsibilities and effective deployment to meet children's needs. Although risk assessments are in place, staff do not routinely implement the procedures to secure the outside play area gate. While staff supervise children well during their play outdoors, parents or unauthorised persons can potentially access the nursery garden unsupervised at other times of the day. Managers have begun supervision and monitoring of staff practice. As a result, staff training needs are identified and the quality of teaching has improved. Methods of self-evaluation are improving and include the views of parents. This enables leaders to prioritise and plan

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

effectively as the nursery expands and develops.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff provide a broad and interesting range of activities for all children. Children's individual learning needs are identified and their next steps are successfully incorporated into the activity planning. Staff complete regular reviews of children's progress which are shared with parents, including the progress check at age two years. This enables parents to share information about children's learning at home and work together to promote the next steps in children's learning. Managers monitor the progress of all groups of children who attend, ensuring action can be taken to narrow any identified gaps and learning needs. Staff follow children's interests well, encouraging them to be independent learners who freely explore and make choices during play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children are well behaved as staff give them clear direction and successfully promote a positive and nurturing environment. Children share and take turns well during play and cooperatively follow the daily routines. Older children show strong personal independence which helps prepare them to move on to school. Children are offered a balanced healthy diet and enjoy relaxed mealtimes as they talk about the foods they like to eat. The outside play area has been refurbished since the last inspection, enabling children to enjoy daily outdoor activities and exercise. Children develop their physical skills well while using wheeled toys and enjoy weekly activities with a sports coach.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They enthusiastically participate in activities reflecting all areas of learning. They become fully absorbed during art activities as they explore how different textures feel while using paint, cornflour and sand. Children have good language skills as they freely express their thoughts and feelings. Staff work closely with other professionals to support children who have additional needs. For example, the local children's centre outreach worker visits weekly providing a story and song session which effectively promotes children’s language skills. Staff share information and develop consistent practice to meet children’s learning needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487994 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 1057006 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 45 Number of children on roll 21 Name of registered person Little Paradise Nursery Limited

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Date of previous inspection 25 January 2016 Telephone number 07541639508

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Little Paradise registered in 2015. It is situated in the London Borough of Richmond. The nursery is open each weekday from 8am to 6pm 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 seven members of staff including a chef. Four staff hold appropriate early years qualifications.

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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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