New Life Christian Centre (croydon)

New Life Christian Centre (Croydon) New Life Christian Centre, 5 Cairo New Road, Croydon, CR0 1XP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 October 2017 Not applicable

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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 manager and her team are highly motivated to acquire new skills that support children's learning and to help them to progress well and reach their potential.  Staff work in partnership with others well to meet children's needs. For example, they work with parents and groups, such as the Chatterbox, to support children in their speaking and understanding.  Children show excitement as they arrive. They are eager to take part in the interesting range of activities inside and outdoors.  Overall, staff encourage children's good health and welfare effectively. Children learn the importance of healthy eating. They show they feel safe, secure and ready to learn.  Staff teach children to respect differences in others. For example, they explore other cultures and languages as part of broadening children's awareness.  There is a strong drive to improve. The staff have highly effective working relationships.

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This provision is good

They have risen well to the challenges of the new registration. They have made many changes and have identified areas where they plan to improve further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not make the best use of activities to build on their assessments and sharply focus on children's next steps in learning, to challenge their skills further.  Staff do not fully provide comfortable areas for the youngest children who may need to sleep or rest.

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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

 support staff more to focus sharply on children’s next steps in learning, to help them make even further progress  organise areas where children can sleep or rest, to make these more inviting and comfortable.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside.  The inspector completed two joint observations with the manager.  The inspector had management discussions with the nominated person and the manager.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability and training of staff.  The inspector spoke to children, parents and staff and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The manager's enthusiasm and commitment is shared with her staff. She effectively monitors staff and encourages their participation in relevant courses. For example, recent training on how to support excellent practice has helped staff to raise their approach to teaching. Furthermore, staff have benefitted from the participation in a specialist course to support children who have special educational needs. This has helped staff to accurately identify any areas where children are falling behind and take immediate action. Safeguarding is effective. All staff are highly knowledgeable in their responsibilities to protect children. They follow clear procedures to ensure any concerns are followed through. Parents speak very highly of the staff skills and abilities to support their children in all areas of learning. The strong partnerships that the manager fosters with all agencies and childcare professionals help to provide children with a strong start.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff are skilled in helping children to develop their listening and understanding. They use effective methods, such as story time, to develop children's confidence and speaking skills. For example, staff encourage children as they role play the story of a troll and billy goats. Children put on masks and show how they trip over the bridge. Staff also encourage children to reflect on the story as they take part in other activities, such as paintings and craft work. Staff gently guide the younger children in their early cutting skills and support their counting and recognition of colours. Staff use group activities to engage children in discussions on topics, such as the weather, days of the week and how to welcome each other in different languages. Children sing with vigour and eagerly join in with actions to songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from the strong bonds they have with their key person. The welcome approach and gentle settling-in process help children to quickly adapt and benefit from the new friendships they form with staff and other children. They behave well. For example, children skip around in their play, chat and giggle with their friends. They know how to share toys and take turns. Staff are very thorough in supporting children's health needs. For instance, they adapt some resources, such as play dough, to ensure children with allergies are not affected. Children enjoy playing in the fresh air. They learn how to keep safe while playing energetically outside in all weathers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active, curious learners who enjoy new experiences. They quickly learn to recognise their written name and older children are introduced to letters. Children count, recognise shapes and develop simple computer skills. They know how to mix prime colours to make different shades. Children make good progress. They learn a range of skills, including caring for their hygiene needs, to prepare them for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489625 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1014129 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 26 Name of registered person New Life Christian Centre (croydon)

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 020 8680 7671

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New Life Christian Centre (Croydon) registered in 2015. It operates from New Life Christian Centre in Croydon. It is open each weekday, from 9am to midday and again from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, during term time. There are seven members of staff, including the manager. All staff hold relevant qualifications in early years and education.

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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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