Kiddies Republic Day Nursery

Kiddies Republic Day Nursery 2 Grafton Road, Worcester Park, KT4 7QP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 August 2017 2 June 2014

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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

 Children form secure bonds with staff from the start. Staff are attentive and caring. This helps to promote children's well-being and they show high levels of confidence and self-esteem. For example, children settle very quickly and arrive at the nursery eager and ready to play.  Staff demonstrate a strong commitment to gathering the views of users of the nursery. They welcome feedback and suggestions.  Staff provide children with an exciting environment to explore and in which to learn. They know children well and have a good understanding of their interests and next steps. This has a positive impact on children's learning.  Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning, including school. They demonstrate friendly behaviour and take account of each other's ideas as they work together to make meals for the younger children in the role-play kitchen.  Staff ensure children are well prepared for their future education, including starting

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Professional development is not fully promoted to ensure the quality of teaching is raised to the highest levels.  Occasionally, staff miss opportunities to extend children's independence as fully as possible. For example, they sometimes provide too much direction or do not encourage children's involvement in the preparation of activities.

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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

 target support more precisely for some staff to identify how their practice can be improved even further to consistently achieve the highest level of learning experiences for all children  increase opportunities for children to further enhance their independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed the procedures for evaluating practice within the nursery and the priorities for improvement.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector sampled a range of relevant documents and records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff demonstrate that they know the procedures to follow if they have any safeguarding or welfare concerns about children in their care. Children's progress and attendance are monitored so that plans can be quickly put in place if concerns are identified. Staff complete daily safety checks to identify and minimise any risks. There are effective recruitment procedures, which help to verify and check that all staff are suitable to work with children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff know the children well. They recognise the learning potential of children's self- chosen activities as they play, and learning follows a wide curriculum. Teachers use children's interest in specific areas, such as technology, to talk about shape, colour and size. For example, children use the classroom computers to create an African sunset. They discuss climate, the height of Mount Kilimanjaro and describe the animals they might find in Africa. Staff regularly sing familiar songs with the children. Children learn quickly to join in with gestures and words, enjoying group time. Older children create their own books. They use wavy lines to write stories and add artwork, numbers and symbols, demonstrating strong creativity and imagination. The books are shared with parents, who can continue to develop their children's learning by adding to the books at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff provide a warm, welcoming environment in which children quickly settle and feel secure. Staff are good role models for children. They work with parents to ensure the children's progress is shared, which supports a smooth transition as they move on to school or other settings. They consistently help children to understand when some behaviours are not appropriate and praise them when they manage their own behaviour well. Children enjoy regular opportunities for fresh air, and staff provide a range of outdoor activities that helps to support their learning. Staff are aware of the importance of developing a healthy lifestyle. They provide a range of healthy meals and snacks and remind children of the importance of eating a healthy diet. Staff sensitively support children to recognise and respect differences between themselves and other members of the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

The children are well supported as they move on in their learning. Children enjoy making marks in the sand outside, enthusiastically practising early writing skills. They experiment with shape patterns and talk about how much sand they will need to fill containers, demonstrating their growing understanding of mathematics. Children of all ages are developing good communication skills. Younger children enjoy listening to stories, and staff give them time to explore the pictures and describe what is happening. Children are confident, independent and develop a good range of skills that helps to prepare them for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467772 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1069678 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 25 Number of children on roll 12 Name of registered person Kiddies Republic Day Nursery Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 2 June 2014 Telephone number 02079986189

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Kiddies Republic Day Nursery registered in 2013 and is a privately owned day-care setting. It operates over two floors of a residential building in Worcester Park in Surrey. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. It is open each weekday from 7.30am to 6.30pm for 51 weeks of the year, apart from bank holidays. There are four staff who work with the children. Of these, three hold a relevant qualification at level 3 and one is unqualified but attending training.

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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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