Kids R Us

Kids R Us 881 High Road Leytonstone, LONDON, E11 1HR

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 November 2017 10 March 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

 The manager supports staff well to reflect on their practice and identify areas where they can improve their professional skills. For instance, she gives them feedback on the quality of their teaching and guides them through regular supervision meetings.  Staff make effective use of training to improve outcomes for children. For example, staff in the baby room have broadened the range of sensory activities on offer. As a result, babies show greater curiosity and eagerness to explore.  Children enjoy choosing from the interesting resources. They demonstrate confidence and perseverance in the activities they choose, such as practising ball skills outdoors.  Staff act as positive role models and provide consistent explanations about rules and boundaries. They give children plenty of praise, to help them understand what they are doing well. Children's behaviour is good.  Children make steady progress from their various starting points. This includes children

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This provision is good

who speak English as an additional language and children who have special educational needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff are not always fully successful in exchanging information about children's learning with parents, to promote continuity in learning between nursery and home.  Some routines in the toddler and pre-school children's room are not well organised. The arrangements to take children into the garden are not fully efficient and staff do not occupy children well, leaving them to wait longer than desirable for food at mealtimes.

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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

 build on opportunities to exchange information about children's learning with their parents, to help parents support children's progress towards the next stages in their development  review and improve the organisation of some parts of the daily routines in the toddler and pre-school children's room, to minimise the disruption to children's learning and enjoyment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the quality of teaching and its impact on children's learning.  The inspector met with the manager and one of the nursery owners. She also explored the views of staff and children at intervals during the inspection.  The inspector had discussions with parents and considered their views, along with samples of parents' written feedback.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including policies and procedures, staff suitability checks and children's learning records.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Leaders show a strong commitment to continuous improvement. They regularly reflect on the quality of the service, taking account of the views of parents, children, staff and other professionals. Plans for further development are well targeted to raise the quality of teaching and learning. For example, leaders and staff have worked hard to improve the outdoor area. They have introduced a range of exciting resources that interest and challenge the children, such as an outdoor 'sensory room'. Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a robust understanding of how to protect children from harm. They know how to report any concerns they might have about a child's welfare. Staff make effective use of risk assessments to keep children safe in the nursery and when on outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff regularly observe the children to identify their strengths and what they need to learn next. They plan a good range of activities that support children's ongoing development effectively. For instance, they ensure that babies have lots of opportunities to look at books and listen to songs. This helps to promote babies' speech and listening skills. Where children are not developing as expected, this is quickly identified by staff and plans put in place to close the gaps in children's learning. Staff form effective partnerships with other professionals to support children who have special educational needs and help them achieve as much as they can. Additional funding for children is used effectively to support their individual requirements and help them to prepare for school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close and caring bonds with the staff. For example, babies are quickly comforted by a cuddle and soothing words, and older children are eager to involve staff in their imaginative games. Parents say that staff are friendly and welcoming. They feel that their children are well looked after and enjoy their time at the nursery. Staff teach children to be respectful of the differences between themselves and others, and to celebrate these. For instance, they plan activities around cultural and religious events, and encourage children to bring in items from home to show to the group. Staff support children's enjoyment of healthy lifestyles. For instance, they ensure that children have access to outdoor learning and physically active play each day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and independent learners. They acquire a good range of skills, which build on what they can already do and help them to prepare for school. Older children show high levels of perseverance as they tackle challenges. For instance, they worked hard to pump water and leaves through transparent pipes. They demonstrated great pride and satisfaction when they achieved their goals. Babies develop their knowledge of the world around them and explore a range of materials with different textures. For example, they used their fingers to explore the feeling of sand. They showed surprise and delight as water was added and the texture changed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY397311 Local authority Waltham Forest Inspection number 1068958 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 50 Number of children on roll 43 Name of registered person Kids R Us Daycare Nursery Limited

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Date of previous inspection 10 March 2014 Telephone number 07710 759288

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Kids R Us nursery registered in 2009. The nursery employs 15 members of staff to work with the children, 10 of these hold appropriate early years qualifications. One member of staff is qualified to level 6, while the others are qualified at levels 5, 3 and 2. The nursery is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm all year round. The nursery receives funding for the provision of 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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procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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