Chatterbox House Day Nursery (Sidcup)

Chatterbox House Day Nursery (Sidcup) 289 Main Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6QL

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 November 2017 2 June 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

 There have been significant and positive improvements since the last inspection. Leaders and managers are ambitious and strive for the highest levels of achievement for children.  Staff interact skilfully with children across all age groups to extend and challenge their play and learning. This means that all children make good progress and develop confidence.  Managers and leaders provide positive support and guidance for staff, resulting in a confident and enthusiastic team who work well together.  Staff work closely with parents and external professionals to support children's individual care, development and learning needs.  Children are confident, settled and secure because staff build positive relationships with them and their families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are occasions when some older children lose interest in group activities, such as during story time in the morning.  At times there is scope to improve the space available to toddlers within the daily routine, particularly during meal times.

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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

 consider how group activities can be organised in a way that engages and holds all children’s interests, particularly in the pre-school room  consider the organisation of the toddler room environment in order to make better use of the available space for children throughout the day.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of other parents' views expressed in surveys.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including records of children's learning, safeguarding policies and staff files.  The inspector spoke with staff and children at suitable times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Managers arrange regular training and have high expectations across the team. Policies are clearly understood and consistently implemented. The manager and staff now effectively track the progress of individual and different groups of children and provide prompt support to close any gaps in their learning. For example, it was identified that some boys would benefit from outdoor learning experiences. Planning was adapted and gaps in progress are closing. The systems for supervision and monitoring of staff are now embedded and effective. The views of parents and children are incorporated into development plans. Parents say that they are pleased with the quality and standards across the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff plan challenging activities which extend children's learning and development. They encourage children’s understanding of mathematical concepts. For example, as children play with puzzles they talk about sizes, quantities and numbers. Staff promote children's language skills very well and use a range of approaches to encourage their communication. For example, they correct children’s grammar and pronunciation in a highly positive way. Children smile enthusiastically and continue to talk confidently because of the praise and encouragement staff provide. Consequently all children, including those with delayed speech and language, make good progress. Parents comment on how staff regularly exchange information to ensure that they work together to promote children’s learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The day nursery offers a safe and welcoming environment. Staff are very caring and sensitive towards children's individual needs. For instance, they identify when babies are too tired for lunch. They respond to their needs with a cuddle using a soft gentle voice as they settle them to sleep. Staff skilfully support children to manage their own behaviour. For example, they consistently encourage children to share and take turns and help with tidying up in a positive way. Children learn to be kind and helpful and develop social skills which will benefit their future. Children have regular opportunities to develop their physical skills, for example in the newly developed outdoor area, which offers a wide range of choices and activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children across all age groups benefit from the good range of well-planned activities and resources. For example, babies are inquisitive and explore the new range of sensory resources with enthusiasm. Toddlers are confident and become independent as staff encourage them to try things for themselves. For instance, they have a go at managing their own shoes, boots and coats as they prepare to play outside. Older children are very friendly and confidently greet visitors as they talk with enthusiasm about what they enjoy doing at the nursery. The improvements to the quality of teaching mean that children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY244989 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1118059 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 57 Number of children on roll 49 Name of registered person Chatterbox House Day Nurseries Limited

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Date of previous inspection 2 June 2017 Telephone number 020 8302 2727

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Chatterbox House Day Nursery registered in 2002. The nursery is run by a limited company situated in a detached house in Sidcup, Kent. The nursery is open each weekday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. This is with the exception of bank holidays and one week at Christmas. The provider receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years. The provider employs a team of 15 staff, of whom 13 hold appropriate early years qualifications.

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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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