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 2 February 2017 22 September 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 manager has worked hard since the previous inspection to make improvements to the provision and staff practice. The manager reflects on the quality of the provision and has clear action plans to target improvements and outcomes for children.  The manager and staff track children's progress and successfully identify gaps in learning. They put plans in place to help reduce these gaps swiftly. All children make good progress in relation to their individual starting points.  Staff work closely with parents, sharing information and keeping them well informed of their children's progress. Staff provide helpful advice and activities that enable parents to better support their children's learning and development at home.  Children benefit from a wide range of toys and resources that supports their learning and developmental progress. Staff encourage children to make their own choices, which helps to build their confidence and independence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have few opportunities to learn about and explore everyday technology to support their learning.  Occasionally, group times are not organised well enough, particularly to fully motivate the younger and quieter children so they can learn as much as possible from them.

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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

 provide further opportunities for children to learn about and explore everyday technology to support their learning  review the organisation of group activities to engage all children to help extend their concentration and increase their participation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector spoke to the manager, staff and children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of staff, a sample of policies and procedures, and the setting's evaluation procedures; and viewed a sample of the children's assessments.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. All staff have a good understanding of how to keep children safe and the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about a child's well-being. The manager uses appropriate recruitment, induction and vetting procedures and checks all staff's ongoing suitability to work with children. The manager knows her responsibility to support children's learning, health and welfare. There are effective systems to support and monitor staff. For example, staff attend regular supervision meetings as well as ongoing training to raise teaching skills further. Staff work well with relevant agencies to ensure that parents and their children receive the appropriate care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff know children well and make regular observations of their learning. They skilfully play alongside children and help them to recognise shapes, count and identify written numerals. For example, children enjoy using their fingers to make marks and trace in the fake snow. Staff support children well to gain good communication and language skills. For example, they actively encourage children's involvement in stories, questioning them effectively. They enjoy taking an active part, such as talking about their favourite character and the events in the story. Staff are patient, giving children time to respond to questions and valuing their ideas and opinions. Children enjoy creative activities, such as exploring different colours and creating their own pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff create a welcoming and friendly environment where children settle easily. Children form strong emotional bonds with staff. They explore and move around confidently and independently. Children behave extremely well. They show consideration for others and share toys fairly. For example, the children build tracks and ramps for their trains, testing their ideas as they work collaboratively together. Children develop a strong awareness of the need to value and respect other people's views and ways of life. Staff support children's good health and physical well-being. They encourage good hygiene routines and encourage children to be physically active outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are interested to learn. Children pay attention to detail as they draw, paint and enjoy describing their pictures. They show good imagination during role play and when playing with the hand puppets. Children develop good literacy skills. For example, they recognise their own names during self-registration and they know some letters and the sounds they represent. All children, including those who have special educational needs and those who are learning to speak English as an additional language, make good progress. They are well prepared for their future learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483162 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1074956 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 22 September 2016 Telephone number 0208 886 1278

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Happy Days Play-N-Learn Nursery registered in 2014. It operates 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 seven 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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