Rydevale Day Nursery

Rydevale Day Nursery 33 Little Dimmocks, Rydevale Road, Balham, London, SW12 9JP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2017 5 February 2015

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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

 Staff manage children's behaviour well and children behave in positive ways. For example, they have clear understanding of the nursery's rules and staff's expectations.  Staff plan well to meet the needs of children. They observe children regularly to find out where they need to move on in their development. Staff make individual plans for their key children. Children make good progress.  Children have good opportunities to learn to play cooperatively, share and to take turns. For instance, they enjoy getting involved in role play, taking on different roles and playing well together.  Partnerships with parents are successful. Staff ensure that parents have current knowledge of their children's progress, for example, by sharing information at regular parent meetings and through daily conversation.  The manager keeps a good check on how well the nursery is performing, for example, by carrying out regular evaluations. She has set clear goals to make improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, children are left waiting too long during some changes in routines, which sometimes leads to them becoming slightly restless.  There is more to do to review whole group times and ensure they always meet the needs of the children attending.

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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

 review the organisation of daily routines so that children are not left waiting too long  review the organisation of group times to ensure that activities are always appropriate to children's ages and abilities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager of an activity.  The inspector observed the interaction between the staff and children, and spoke with children when appropriate.  The inspector tracked the progress of several children.  The inspector checked some documentation and held a discussion with the manager.  The inspector spoke to staff, parents and children and considered their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The manager monitors the impact of teaching well, for example, by checking planning and assessment and by observing and feeding back to staff to develop their skills further. Staff are fully aware of any children needing additional support and make good plans to help children move on in their development. The manager supports and trains staff well. She meets regularly with staff individually and sends them on suitable courses. For instance, staff attended a course on developing children's communication skills, which led to better teaching to support this area. Safeguarding is effective. Staff are fully aware of procedures to follow in case of an allegation against staff or concerns around a child. Staff give children's safety high importance. The manager checks the background of all staff to help ensure that they are suitable for their roles. They carry out robust risk assessments covering all aspects of the nursery to help ensure that children are safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are suitably challenged by a variety of stimulating activities. Staff support children's early literacy skills successfully. For instance, they use carefully planned 'letters and sounds' sessions involving songs, books and technology to teach children about sounds in words. Staff provide children with a wide range of opportunities to support their creative development, such as play dough to make three-dimensional models, and using vegetables to make prints with paint. The outdoor area provides good opportunities for children to practise a range of physical skills, such as running, balancing, and climbing. Overall, the breadth of activities outdoors support different areas of learning well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well and they have good relationships with staff who take time to get to know them as individuals. Staff teach children to learn to respect themselves and others for example, by discussing and celebrating special cultural festivals. They also teach children to say 'please' and 'thank you'. Staff support children's independence effectively. For instance, children pour their own drinks and put on their coats. They have good personal care routines, such as brushing their teeth after eating. Staff promote healthy lifestyles well, for example, by providing well-balanced meals and daily physical activities. Children behave in safe ways. For instance, they practise regular fire drills so know how to leave the building in emergencies. They are motivated to learn and confident.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children concentrate well and use their environment productively, engaging well with a variety of tasks. They have good counting skills and know the names of different shapes. Children use simple technology independently and successfully. They learn valuable skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 123162 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 1085722 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 30 Number of children on roll 22 Name of registered person Rung Ratnpinyotip

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Date of previous inspection 5 February 2015 Telephone number 020 8673 6633

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Rydevale Day Nursery registered with Ofsted in 2001. It is located in Balham, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The nursery is open on each weekday from 8am to 6pm, all year round except for public Bank Holidays. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. There are six staff members, including the manager, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. This includes the manager who holds qualified teacher status.

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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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