New Generation Nursery

New Generation Nursery Priestman Point, 2B Rainhill Way, LONDON, E3 3EY

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 December 2017 5 June 2017

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The quality of teaching is inconsistent. Teaching strategies used are not always effective to ensure that all children, in particular those who learn English as an additional language and younger children, are able to gain good communication and language skills. This means that not all children make good progress from their starting points.  Staff do not ensure that during group activities all children receive appropriate challenge to fully support their individual learning.  Children, who learn English as an additional language, do not have opportunities to develop and use their home language in their play and within the environment.  At times, staff miss opportunities to help children understand the benefits of healthy eating as part of their healthy lifestyles.  The manager does not use children’s and parents’ views fully to inform her plans for improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The manager has implemented a new assessment system to monitor children’s progress. She works together with her staff to embed this new system to ensure it helps achieve better outcomes for children.  The manager and staff ensure the premises are safe and suitable for children. They conduct thorough risk assessments every day.  Staff use positive strategies to help children learn to manage their own behaviour, be kind and respect each other. Children behave very well.  Children acquire the basic skills they need for the next stage of their learning.

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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

 improve teaching practice to help all children, including those who learn English as an additional language and younger children, gain good communication and language skills  improve the quality of group activities to ensure that all children are challenged and their individual learning needs are consistently met  provide a wider range of opportunities for children whose first language is not English to use their home language in the setting  help children to understand why healthy food is good for them as part of a healthy lifestyle  ensure that children’s and parents' views are given due consideration when planning for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the manager, staff, children and parents during 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 manager.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The provider follows appropriate recruitment procedures. Together with the manager, they ensure ongoing suitability, including regular checks, and monitor staff’s performance. All staff members have safeguarding knowledge and know what procedures to follow if they have any concerns about a child’s safety or welfare. Staff provide a caring environment, where all children feel valued and included. The manager, together with her staff, evaluate the practice to identify what improvements are needed. They recognise this as an area for ongoing development. Parents report that they are happy with improvements made since the last inspection and the overall service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The quality of teaching is variable. For example, during group activities, some staff do not know how to ensure that all children are fully engaged and receive appropriate challenge according to their ages and stages of development. Staff do not provide opportunities for children to practise their home language in their play and learning. However, staff interaction with children is positive and children enjoy activities on offer. For example, older children have meaningful discussions with staff about the local community and gain understanding of ‘people who help us’. They also have opportunities to practice their writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff provide children with a welcoming environment. All children settle quickly and know the familiar routines. This makes them feel secure and safe. Staff use information gained from parents to plan suitable activities. The key-person system is effective. Staff know their children well and take care of their personal needs. Staff are good role models for children. They regularly praise children in order to boost their confidence and self-esteem. Children follow good hygiene routines and learn how to become independent. For example, children help to lay the tables before food and put away their plates after meal times. Children benefit from freshly prepared nutritious food that is based on their needs and preferences. Occasionally, staff miss opportunities to help children understand why heathy food is good for them.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Overall, children make satisfactory progress. However, outcomes are not yet good for all children, particularly those identified as needing specific support. Staff help children gain some communication and language skills; for example, through reading books and talking to them. However, they do not use a variety of other methods to help those children who require additional support to further develop their communication and make independent choices. For example, during some group activities, staff do not use different ways to engage with children, particularly those who cannot talk.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437644 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 1115646 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 34 Number of children on roll 8 Name of registered person New Generation Nursery Limited

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Date of previous inspection 5 June 2017 Telephone number 02089804700

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New Generation Nursery (Bow) is one of three nurseries operated by New Generation Nursery Limited and registered in 2011. This nursery operates from within the premises of Priestman Point Community Centre. It is situated on the first floor, with access by stairs and a lift. The nursery operates from 7.30am to 6.45pm throughout the year, except bank holidays. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early education for three and four year old children. The provider employs six members of staff, five of whom hold relevant childcare qualifications at level 2 or above.

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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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