Creative Kids

Creative Kids 69 Main Road, Romford, Essex, RM2 5EH

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 March 2017 5 January 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

 The management team and staff demonstrate a strong commitment to improving the outcomes for children. Self-evaluation procedures are effective in identifying and addressing areas for future development.  Parents are enthusiastic and happy with the care that children receive. They say that staff are extremely friendly and approachable and always put children first.  Staff develop strong bonds with children. They use information provided by parents to plan appropriate activities that reflect all children's interests and abilities. Staff build on children's likes and dislikes to ensure children remain motivated, engaged and excited to learn.  Children understand the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle. For example, they know that their lunch makes them 'big and strong'.  All children make good progress from their starting points including those in receipt of funding. Children eagerly take part in activities that develop their imagination. For

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This provision is good

example, they move small toy animals through trays of cream and glitter.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although children's communication development is good overall, staff miss opportunities to extend children's language to help them acquire a richer vocabulary.  Arrangements for engaging some parents when contributing to their child's ongoing learning are not yet highly successful.

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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

 ensure children have every opportunity to learn a variety of new words to increase their vocabulary  develop further strategies to encourage all parents to contribute and support their child's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and how staff support children's learning both inside and outside.  The inspector talked to staff about their understanding of safeguarding procedures and how to keep children safe.  The inspector viewed parent questionnaires and cards, and spoke with many parents as they collected their children, to seek their views of the nursery.  The inspector sampled a range of written documentation, including staff files and training records, and children's assessment records and medical records.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff attend regular training on child protection issues and show a secure understanding of their duty to protect children. Relevant information for reporting concerns about children's welfare is clearly visible throughout the nursery. Staff recruitment and vetting processes are thorough. Managers use regular supervision and appraisal systems to monitor staff practice. Staff are suitably qualified and they are invited to identify their professional development requirements during team meetings. Staff form strong relationships with children and parents which help create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere in the nursery. Staff build effective relationships with other providers and professionals, and fully understand the importance of partnership working.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children learn how to care for the environment and living things. For example, they participate in caring for the pet fish and cleaning the fish tank. Children's literacy skills are supported well. For instance, staff show children pictures and words within the storybook and encourage them to join in with repeated phrases. Children learn about print and texture through a variety of activities, such as making pictures using the wheels of various small vehicles to make different marks on paper. Children feel safe and secure. They move with confidence around the well-equipped and well-organised playrooms and large outside space. Staff encourage children to develop an understanding of size and shape, for example, by pointing out the large and small bears in the story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children understand how to behave well and develop team work, such as when tidying up their toys. Staff reinforce good manners and regularly praise children when they say 'please' and 'thank you' unprompted. Children have opportunities to develop their independence and turn-taking skills. For example, children pour their own water at snack time. Staff provide ample opportunities for children to practise moving their bodies. For example, children enjoy raising and dropping the play parachute in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children, including those who learn English as an additional language and those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. Children practise their communication skills regularly. They join in with group discussions and interact confidently with visitors. Babies settle very quickly when they join and children are well prepared for transitions as they move between rooms. Staff support pre-school children well in preparation for school. For example, staff help children recognise and spell their own name.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY286894 Local authority Havering Inspection number 1085819 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 114 Number of children on roll 162 Name of registered person Creative Kids Pre-School Day Nursery Limted

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 5 January 2015 Telephone number 01708 744566 accounts 747577

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Creative Kids registered in 2004 and operates in Romford, located in the London Borough of Havering. The nursery opens five days a week, all year round. Operating times are from 8am until 6pm. The manager is qualified to level 6 and holds early years professional status. Most staff hold suitable early years qualifications. The nursery receives funding to provide free 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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