Heathrow Pre-School & Day Nursery

Heathrow Pre-School & Day Nursery The Old Vicarage, High Street, Harmondsworth, West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 0AQ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 February 2017 22 April 2013

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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 providers make targeted improvements to the nursery that have a positive impact on the experiences of children. They are supported in this by a knowledgeable and dedicated manager.  Staff make accurate assessments of children's learning and development, helping them to plan carefully what children need to learn next. Staff quickly identify children who may need additional support and work closely with other professionals, if needed.  All staff are enthusiastic and motivated. They offer a caring and stimulating environment. Children progress well and are eager to share their learning with others.  Staff in the baby room are particularly strong in supporting the personal development of very young children. Care routines are very responsive to children's individual needs.  An effective key-person system supports children's emotional well-being. Children form secure attachments which help them settle quickly.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, staff do not make the best use of available opportunities to build on children's immediate interests to extend their learning as fully as possible.  Staff do not consistently make the best of opportunities to help children understand and explore the natural world.

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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

 offer more support and guidance for staff to understand how to build on children's interests to extend their learning  further develop opportunities for children to explore and learn about the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a variety of activities.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the deputy manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies, children's records, documents relating to the suitability of staff and the nursery's self-evaluation document.  The inspector talked to staff and parents to gather their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. All staff are confident in their understanding of the signs that may indicate concerns about a child's welfare and are aware of the reporting procedures. Recruitment and induction procedures carried out by management are thorough, helping to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children. The manager supports the continuing professional development of staff, for example, through regular supervisions and appraisals. Safety is a high priority and risks are accurately assessed. For example, the manager closely monitors the safety of equipment and updates staff about any issues which may arise. Parents praise the nursery, highlighting the smooth start their children make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from a wide range of activities which help them use their senses. For example, they explore cornflour 'gloop' and listen carefully to the sound of water when they splash it. Children's physical development is supported well. For instance, children who are learning to crawl or walk are gently enticed to independently manoeuvre around the room. Staff provide a wide range of interesting resources. Children explore bottles filled with different colours, bang drums and make music with bells. Staff work closely with parents. They obtain detailed information from parents about what their children know and can do when they join the nursery. This helps staff to begin planning effectively to support children's individual needs. Parents say that they feel supported and involved in their children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children make good use of a wide range of books which teach them about people and communities outside their own experience. They learn about their own local community, for instance, by going on trips to the park. Children learn to play together, which supports their social development. They receive individual care and attention. For example, children turn to staff when they are tired or need help, receiving gentle comfort and support when needed. This supports children's emotional well-being. Staff are good role models for children. Children learn about a healthy lifestyle, for example, they are encouraged to drink water regularly.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are engaged, happy and keen to share their resources with others. For example, they are eager to involve nearby adults in their games. Children are prepared well for the next stages in their learning, including school. All children make good progress from their different starting points. Children are secure and behave well. They are free to choose their own resources and this helps them become motivated and independent learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY292775 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1061828 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 0 - 3 Total number of places 84 Number of children on roll 13 Name of registered person Asquith Nurseries Limited

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 22 April 2013 Telephone number 020 8754 0659

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Heathrow Pre-School & Day Nursery re-registered in 2004. The nursery is open each weekday from 7.30am to 6.30pm for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery employs eight staff, six of whom hold relevant qualifications from level 3 to level 5. The provider receives funding to provide early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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