Setting EY450974

Report for Childcare on Domestic Premises

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2017 10 October 2016

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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

 The provider consistently evaluates the quality of her provision and has improved it significantly since the last inspection. All staff now have a sufficient understanding of English, complete appropriate suitability checks and hold relevant qualifications. There is also a suitably qualified named deputy manager.  The provider and staff monitor the progress of all children well. They know how to identify gaps in children's learning and provide extra support to help them catch up.  Staff have established strong links with parents to support children's care and learning. For example, they keep them fully informed about their children's learning and development. They invite parents to share observations of what children do at home.  The provider regularly reviews staff practice to help improve the quality of teaching. For example, she gives them specific guidance and feedback and ensures they attend

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This provision is good

further training. Staff have improved how they plan for children's learning experiences.  Staff interact well with children. Children's independence skills and confidence are supported well, such as during day-to-day routines.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, staff do not consistently remind younger children how to share, to help them develop their understanding of the feelings of others further.  Staff's planning and organisation of some activities do not fully extend on children's learning to help them make even better progress.

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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

 increase younger children's growing awareness of the feelings of others to build on their understanding of cooperation with others  build further on staff's organisation of group activities to extend fully on children's learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked with parents, the provider, staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the staff's interactions during activities indoors and outdoors and looked at a range of resources and equipment.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's details, learning records, and insurance and other relevant documentation.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the provider and held discussions about children's learning and progress.  The inspector had discussions with the provider about policies and procedures, and methods of assessing and planning for children's progress. The inspector also discussed how staff work with parents and other providers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a good understanding of the setting's safeguarding policy and the procedures to follow. For example, they know how to identify signs that a child may be at risk and take appropriate action to protect them. They undertake thorough and regular checks on the premises, garden and during outings to help keep children safe and secure. The provider takes into account the views of parents and other professionals to help support partnership working and improve outcomes for children. For example, she is taking part in a comprehensive quality assurance scheme which is regularly reviewed and accredited by outside professionals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff gather useful information from parents and carry out observations and assessments of children when they join the provision. They then use this and ongoing information to plan for children's interests and next steps in development. Staff support children's physical development well. For example, children climb the stairs of outdoor apparatus using alternate feet. They run skilfully, negotiate space successfully and confidently ride wheeled toys. Staff support children's language development successfully and give them time to think before answering. For example, they confidently talk about the topic of road safety. Children eagerly describe the sounds they can hear, such as police sirens, cars, trains and buses. Children enjoy practising their mathematical skills. For example, staff encourage them to count through action rhymes and songs. Children develop their social skills effectively as they play alongside others during role-play activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff interact warmly with children and are positive role models from which they can learn. Staff help children to adopt healthy lifestyles. For example, they introduce topics about nutritious foods and discuss the importance of eating well. Staff encourage children to learn about the beliefs of others. For example, they celebrate cultural festivals with them to strengthen their knowledge of the wider world. Staff support children's awareness of their own backgrounds and home language as they regularly speak to them in English and Lithuanian. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, staff provide gentle reminders at a level that they understand.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good range of skills in readiness for starting school. They make choices about their play and are confident talking in a group. Children link sounds to letters, naming and sounding the letters of the alphabet, and practise writing their names. They look at books independently and enjoy being read to. They listen carefully and respond to staff's instructions. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450974 Local authority Newham Inspection number 1076321 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 22 Number of children on roll 22

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 10 October 2016

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Telephone number

Apple-Tree (Obelele) Nursery registered in 2012. The nursery is located in Stratford, in the London Borough of Newham. The nursery is open each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The provider employs seven members of staff, six of whom hold relevant childcare qualifications at level 2 or above.

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Telephone 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.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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