The Pelican Nursery

The Pelican Nursery 286a Kennington Road, London, SE11 5DU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2018 29 July 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 gains the opinions of children, parents and staff to help her identify areas for development to improve outcomes for children.  Staff use a range of effective methods to keep parents very well informed about the progress their children are making. They provide a variety of ideas for activities to help parents continue children's learning at home.  Staff provide children with healthy, well-balanced meals and snacks. They tailor these to children's individual dietary requirements.  Staff are good role models. Children respond well to consistent routines, gentle reminders and clear boundaries. Then learn to share and cooperate with each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The nominated person has failed to notify Ofsted of the change of manager.  The manager does not precisely monitor the progress that different groups of children are making to ensure that all groups of children receive support to achieve at the highest possible level.  There is scope to further develop the ways staff work with those parents whose children are new to the nursery so that information sharing is more detailed from the start.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve knowledge of all changes and events that must be notified to Ofsted; this is in relation to a change in manager. 31/01/2018

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 build on the current monitoring of children's development to include comparing the progress different groups of children make, to ensure that all groups of children receive the support they need to make the best possible progress  review and strengthen partnership working with those parents whose children are new to the nursery.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the nursery manager.  The inspector spoke to members of staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager and provider. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working at the nursery.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The provider has failed to notify Ofsted of the changes in manager. Nevertheless, the provider has obtained a Disclosure and Barring Service check for the manager to ensure that she is suitable to work with children. Safeguarding is effective. Staff understand their duty to safeguard children. They recognise the signs of abuse and understand the procedures they must follow to safeguard children's welfare. Staff adhere to ratio requirements. They are vigilant and supervise children closely. They assess any potential risks and act immediately to minimise them. The manager monitors staff practice and identifies suitable training to develop their knowledge and skills. Parents are complimentary about the nursery. They say staff take an interest in their children and get to know them well. They are pleased with the progress their children make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff are well qualified and understand how children learn. They organise the environment with great care and attention. They create cosy and interesting spaces for children to explore and use their imaginations. Children have a wonderful time as they pretend to fly a rocket to space. They excitedly count backwards from 10 as they prepare their rocket for take-off. Staff play alongside children and encourage them to talk about what they are doing. Staff use good expression when reading stories, which helps to capture and focus children's listening skills. Children demonstrate their memory recall abilities and predict what happens next in stories. Staff complete observations and assessments of children's learning. This helps them to identify what children need to learn next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children and parents are greeted warmly by the friendly and welcoming staff. Children arrive with excitement, energy and enthusiasm and settle in quickly. Staff promote healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy playing in the nursery garden and taking part in music and movement sessions. They are reminded of the importance of washing their hands at appropriate times, such as before meals and after using the toilet. Children are learning to celebrate differences in people from their own community and the wider world. They enjoy regular trips out to the local park, sensory wildlife garden and city farm.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, are making good progress in their development. Children talk confidently with each other and share their thoughts and feelings. They eagerly join in with familiar songs and rhymes. Children enjoy solving problems. They match shapes and colours and count with confidence. Children have plenty of opportunities to explore and lead their own play and staff encourage them to become inquisitive learners. They develop a range of skills and knowledge that will prepare them well for when they start school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473757 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 1071762 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 55 Name of registered person The Pelican Nursery Limited

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Date of previous inspection 29 July 2014 Telephone number 0207 820 6600

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The Pelican Nursery registered in 2007. The nursery employs nine members of childcare staff. Of these, four hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and, one member of staff has qualified teacher status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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