Haslemere House Day Nursery

Haslemere House Day Nursery Haslemere House Day Nursery, 68 Haslemere Avenue, MITCHAM, Surrey, CR4 3BA

p.1

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 October 2016 11 March 2013

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The setting provides a relaxed atmosphere and children form warm relationships with the staff.  The manager is ambitious and successfully makes improvements in the setting. For example, she makes good use of regular meetings to develop staff knowledge of childcare practices and procedures.  Children become independent learners and join in activities with enthusiasm.  The manager tracks children's development well and effectively identifies areas where children may need support in their learning. All children progress well from their starting points.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The effectiveness of partnership working with parents is inconsistent. Staff are more successful at involving the parents of some groups of children in supporting learning than they are at involving others.  The planning of activities is based well on children's interests but is not always linked as precisely as possible to their specific learning targets.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop further the strategies to involve all parents as fully as possible in their children's learning  support staff to develop activity planning to link even more precisely to the next steps in learning identified for each child.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled policies, procedures, children's developmental records and tracked children.  The inspector carried out discussions with the manager and staff at appropriate times.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on the children's learning.  The inspector spoke to parents.  The inspector and the manager completed a joint observation.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The nursery environment positively reflects the children's diverse backgrounds. The manager uses supervision to identify staff training needs and staff attend regular training courses that support the development of their skills. For example, staff make good use of knowledge gained from training to support children in targeted learning groups, including those who have special educational needs. Safeguarding is effective. The manager and her staff can identify signs and symptoms that could raise concerns regarding a child's well-being. They have a good understanding of the procedures to follow to protect children from harm, including from extreme views and behaviours.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff uses effective observation and assessment systems to track children's development. For example, each key person completes regular progress reports and uses these to ensure that children are making good progress. Staff encourage children to be excited to learn. They provide an exciting range of activities that capture children's interest. For example, children explore their creativity as they use cars to paint with. Children make good use of the outdoor areas to develop their physical skills. They play on large equipment, such as a three-seater bike, and learn to take turns and play cooperatively.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff build good relationships with children. They support children to develop a good understanding of behaviour boundaries, for example, through discussions and encouraging them to share resources. Staff encourage children to be independent. Older children wash their hands and use the toilet independently. Younger children begin to feed themselves and make choices in their play. Staff implement effective procedures to maintain good hygiene and minimise the spread of infection.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children learn key skills to support their future learning. For example, they persist at activities for extended periods and are motivated to learn through stimulating and enjoyable activities. Children make steady progress from their starting points and are proud of their achievements.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY370548 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1062149 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 1 - 4 Total number of places 27 Number of children on roll 47 Name of registered person Atheray Organisation Limited

p.4

reference number

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2013 Telephone number 020 8640 0822

p.4

reference number

Haslemere House Day Nursery registered in 2008. It is located in Mitcham, Surry. The nursery is open each weekday from 8am to 6pm for 50 weeks of the year. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are five staff, all of whom hold qualifications from level 3 to level 5.

p.4

reference number

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.

p.4

reference number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

reference number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

reference number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

reference number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5