Puddleducks Nurseries

Puddleducks Nurseries Rear of 75, Friern Barnet Road, LONDON, N11 3EH

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2017 29 September 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 know how children learn and develop. They provide a good range of learning experiences and adapt the learning environment based on children's interests and different levels of development. All children are motivated and make good progress.  Children settle well, they are confident and happy in the nursery. Staff use information provided by parents effectively to support children's move from home to the setting. Parents regularly talk with their child's key person and receive information about their child's learning and developmental progress overall.  The provider and the manager monitor the quality of the provision effectively. They reflect on staff's, children's and parents' views to help them make ongoing improvements that benefit the children.  The staff team works very well together. The manager provides efficient coaching for all staff and meetings that ensure they receive support and training. Staff provide

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, staff interrupt their colleagues with discussions that are not related to the activities or conversations those colleagues have with children, which distracts children's concentration and full engagement in learning.  At times, staff miss opportunities to explain to children why healthy food is important and good for them as part of a healthy lifestyle.

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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

 reduce interruptions to teaching so staff do not distract each other from the meaningful conversations or activities that they have with children to maintain their engagement and interest in learning  help children understand the benefits of healthy food and why it is good for them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the provider, the manager, and some children, parents and staff throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documents available, including those relating to the premises, staff's suitability and safeguarding.  The inspector observed activities and daily routines, indoors and outside.  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. The provider follows safer recruitment procedures to ensure all staff are suitable to work with children and monitors their ongoing suitability. The manager and staff have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities in keeping children safe. They know what signs indicate that a child might be at risk, and the procedures to follow in different safeguarding situations. The manager and staff closely monitor children's progress and promptly act to address any gaps identified. They work in partnerships with parents, local schools and local authorities to provide consistency for children in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Clear improvements since the last inspection mean that children achieve well. Staff encourage children to make choices in their play from a good range of resources, which are inviting and easily accessible. For example, even the youngest children indicate when they want to draw or play with their favourite puzzles. Staff support children's language and communication effectively. For example, staff speak pronouncing words clearly, and ask good questions to help children think for themselves. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their imagination through role play, inside and outdoors. For example, children fully engage in various discussions when using a mud kitchen outside and pretend to cook and bake.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff know children well and provide effective support to enable them to feel safe and secure. Staff carry out regular risk assessments and are vigilant throughout the day to ensure there are no hazards accessible to children. The key-person system is effective. Staff are good role models to children. They teach them to value and respect others. Staff use lots of positive reinforcement and praise throughout the day to boost children's confidence and self-esteem. Children behave very well. Staff provide opportunities for children to choose when they want to play outdoors. Children enjoy using a range of equipment that supports the development of their physical skills. Children follow good hygiene routines and receive freshly made, nutritious food.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, gain the key skills they need for their future learning and eventual move to school. Children are independent and manage various self-care tasks for themselves. For example, they learn how to use tongs to serve food and to put their shoes on the correct feet. Children successfully develop early literacy and mathematical skills. For example, children talk about shapes and count during their activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406257 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1075410 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 33 Number of children on roll 23 Name of registered person Rosedale Nursery Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 29 September 2016 Telephone number 0208 361 9602

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Puddleducks Nurseries registered in 2010. It is situated in New Southgate, in the London Borough of Barnet. The nursery is open every weekday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. The after-school provision operates from 3.15pm to 6pm, during term time only. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years. The provider employs six members of staff, five of whom hold a relevant childcare qualification 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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