Star Day Nursery

Star Day Nursery St Marks, Old Mill Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 1QE

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 July 2017 24 January 2017

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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 are very clear about their roles and responsibilities. They have worked very well together and have addressed all previous actions to improve the quality of the provision.  Children settle very well. Staff make good use of settling-in visits to gather information about children’s daily routines and personal needs. They use this information to meet all children’s care needs and maintain their familiar daily routines.  Staff regularly observe children and assess their achievements, which enables them to monitor children’s progress effectively. Staff quickly identify any weaknesses in learning and development and act promptly to address them. All children make at least typical progress.  Staff are good role models. They are kind and help children deal with their emotions in a calm manner. All children behave well.  Children are active and have regular access to the outdoor environment. Staff use the

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This provision is good

outdoor area effectively to help children explore and extend their learning experience.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, staff do not help children to think for themselves or do not give children enough time to answer.  At times, staff miss opportunities to help children understand why eating healthily is important and good for their bodies.

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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 better opportunities to help children think for themselves and give children time to answer a question before providing the answer or the next question  promote children’s understanding of why eating healthy food is good for them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the area manager, some children, parents and staff throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documents available, including those relating to the premises, staff suitability and safeguarding.  The inspector observed activities and daily routines, indoors and outside.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the area manager.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The management team and staff fully understand their roles in protecting children. They all know what actions to take if they have any concerns about a child’s safety or welfare. The management team ensures that staff are suitable to work with children and now effectively monitor their ongoing suitability. The leaders provide regular supervisions and coaching to all staff to help with their professional development. They identify key priorities for future improvement and work closely with the local authority to continuously implement positive developments. For example, after recent training staff have introduced a new area with various natural resources for children to play and experiment with. Parents are happy with the services provided. They all know how to raise a complaint if they need to.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff provide a stimulating environment and activities that are based on children’s next steps in learning and their interests. Children enjoy a good range of learning experiences that stimulate them and keep them engaged. For example, older children enjoy making their own playdough in pairs, while babies explore painting using different tools. Children develop good communication and language skills. For example, staff help to extend younger children’s vocabulary during activities and story time. Staff hold more complex discussions with older children, who communicate confidently and clearly using full sentences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment is bright, welcoming and well resourced. Staff conduct daily risk assessments to ensure the premises are safe. They all know how to deal with accidents. Staff record and monitor injuries from home appropriately. Children are happy and enjoy their time at the setting. They are confident, move freely and choose activities and resources they want. Children develop good levels of independence and learn about their personal care. For example, staff teach children to wipe their own nose and to put the used tissues in the bin. Children learn to respect each other. They are polite and use good manners throughout the day. Children have healthy food and follow good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, make at least typical progress from their starting points. Staff prepare children well for their next stage of their learning. For example, children are beginning to learn the foundations of mathematics and literacy. The management team has developed good partnerships with local schools. For example, they share information about children’s development through documentation and meetings with teachers. This particularly helps those children, who need extra support when they move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452435 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 1108118 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 - 4 Total number of places 72 Number of children on roll 59 Name of registered person Stand Out Theatre Limited

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Date of previous inspection 24 January 2017 Telephone number 02034177797

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Star Day Nursery registered in 2012. It is one of multiple settings owned by the company Stand Out Theatre Limited. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.00pm, for 51 weeks of the year. It receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The provider employs 15 members of staff, ten of whom hold relevant childcare qualification at level 2 or above. The provider and one member of staff hold early years professional 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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