Happy Days Play-N-Learn Nursery

Happy Days Play-N-Learn Nursery St Andrews Church Hall, Chase Side, London, N14 5PP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 September 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The provider does not meet all the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register.  The manager, who is also the lead safeguarding practitioner, does not know the correct procedures to respond to and manage any allegations made against staff. This compromises children's welfare.  The safeguarding policy is not in line with the guidance and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children Board, as required. In particular, in relation to managing and responding to any allegations made against staff. This puts children at risk.  Sometimes, routines do not provide children with sufficient time to finish their chosen activity before staff move them on to the next routine or task.  Some staff do not use questioning effectively to help children to develop their thinking skills. At times, they do not provide enough time for children to think and respond to their questions.  Self-evaluation is not effective, particularly in identifying all aspects of the provision that

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This provision is inadequate

needs improvement, including breaches in requirements.

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It has the following strengths

 Children enjoy a well-resourced environment and a broad range of activities and experiences. Staff are kind, caring and very friendly. The quality of teaching is good.  Partnerships with parents, professionals and schools are strong. Information is shared well between all parties, which helps to contribute to continuity in children's care and education.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 ensure the lead safeguarding practitioner gains a secure understanding and knowledge of child protection, in particular the procedures for responding to and managing any allegations made against staff 22/10/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that the safeguarding policy and procedures, with particular regard to what to do if an allegation is made against any member of staff, is in line with the guidance and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children Board. 22/10/2016

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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

 review the arrangements for some routines to give children time to finish their chosen activities at their own pace before moving on to the next routine or activity  improve staff's knowledge of how to use effective questioning, including ensuring children have enough time to think and respond to support their learning further  make effective use of self-evaluation to identify breaches in requirements and target all weaknesses in practice, to improve outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the manager, children, parents and staff throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documents available, including those relating to the premises, safety checks and safeguarding.  The inspector observed activities and daily routines, indoors and outside.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector sampled self-evaluation records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The provider does not have adequate safeguarding policies and procedures, in particular in regard to responding and managing any allegations made against staff. These are not in line with the guidance and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children Board, as required. The manager, who is also the lead safeguarding practitioner, does not know the correct procedures to follow to manage and respond appropriately to any allegations made against staff. However, other staff understand their roles and responsibilities to protect children and how to identify signs that a child may be at risk. The manager follows safe recruitment practices to ensure staff are suitably vetted. She supports staff to develop their practice and ensures new staff complete a suitable induction. For example, she identifies appropriate training to help staff develop their skills. Although, the manager has identified some improvements to help develop the quality of

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

the nursery, she has failed to identify current weaknesses, including breaches in requirements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The manager and staff effectively monitor children's progress. They complete regular observations and assessments of children's learning and identify their stage of developmental. Staff quickly respond to any gaps in children's learning and development and act promptly to close them. They share effective information with parents about their children's learning, who report that they feel involved and that their children make good progress. Children enjoy a good range of experiences that stimulates their interest and keeps them engaged. For example, children drew animals from the stories they read, using paint and different tools to make patterns.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare is compromised. The manager's lack of knowledge in some areas of child protection does not ensure their welfare. However, the environment is safe and welcoming, and children are happy in the setting. Staff work closely with parents to help children settle and form secure attachments, which helps to meet their physical and emotional well-being needs. Staff are positive role models for good behaviour. For example, children begin to understand the rules, learn to share, take turns and respect others. Staff use appropriate praise, for example to boost children's self-esteem. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For instance, they talk about the importance of vitamins in their fruit and the foods that help their muscles to grow.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who are learning English as an additional language, make good progress. Children enjoy a range of challenging outdoor activities that help develop their physical skills and stimulate their curiosity and exploration. Children acquire key skills needed for the move on to school. For example, they develop good communication and independence skills. Children learn to use mathematical concepts while they play and recognise their written names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483162 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1001237 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 45 Number of children on roll 40 Name of registered person Androulla Joannou

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 0208 886 1278

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Happy Days Play-N-Learn Nursery registered at the current premises in 2014. It operates from St Andrews Church Hall in Southgate, in the London Borough of Enfield. The nursery is open on Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm during term time. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The provider employs five members of staff, all of whom hold relevant childcare qualifications at level 2 or above.

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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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