Community Vision Nursery

Community Vision Nursery Community Vision Childrens Centre, Chestnut Grove, London, SE20 8PD

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2018 16 December 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 quality of teaching and learning is good. For example, staff help children to become independent and develop the skills they need for future learning.  Managers effectively review and monitor the quality of staff practice as well as the provision. They have a good understanding of the strengths and areas for development and use the information to set high standards and drive improvement.  Children learn about healthy lifestyles and the importance of exercise. For example, they have daily opportunities to play outdoors and staff serve healthy food and snacks.  Tracking and monitoring of children's learning shows individual as well as groups of children are making good progress. This includes children who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities.  Staff have a good understanding of how children learn. They ensure that children can play in a well-resourced and safe environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not consistently make the most of creative activities to allow children to express their own ideas.  Although staff meet the needs of the youngest children, on occasions this is not well organised.

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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

 enhance the opportunities children have to develop their own creativity and ideas  strengthen the organisation of the support for the youngest children.

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Inspection activities

 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 observation with the deputy manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the deputy manager and the local authority quality improvement manager.  The inspector looked at relevant documents, such as learning and development records and evidence of the suitability of staff.  The inspector spoke to parents, staff and children and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The management team has a good knowledge of the early years foundation stage and implements it successfully. The management team has a strong commitment to improving the quality of the nursery. It monitors staff practice and staff have regular supervision where training needs are identified. Staff attend a range of short courses to keep their knowledge up to date. Safeguarding is effective. Staff are fully aware of the signs and symptoms that may cause concern and the procedures to follow to safeguard children. Partnerships with parents are good. For instance, they are constantly informed about their child's achievements and receive helpful guidance to support learning at home. The management team uses additional funding well. It provides resources and activities to support children to develop social skills and build their confidence to help address any gaps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff work with parents to gain information about their children's abilities and interests, when they first start. They use this information to plan and provide appropriate activities linked to children's interests. Staff are skilled in promoting children's communication and language. For instance, they plan language opportunities daily to enable children to use their developing skills, such as small-group time. Children develop good mathematical skills as they play. Staff encourage children to count, and discuss shapes and sizes through everyday activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery. They arrive happy and have formed close relationships with staff which help to support their emotional well-being. Children develop good social skills and gain useful knowledge as they learn to complete manageable tasks. For example, they learn to serve their snacks and lunch as well as use a knife and fork. Staff are good role models who provide children with clear rules and boundaries to help them share and take turns. Children's behaviour is good. Children play in an environment which reflects and values the cultures and backgrounds of the children who attend. For example, there are family photographs on display and maps of the world showing where children and staff are from.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are confident, active and motivated to learn. For example, they learn to develop skills, such as using bats and balls, which will help to prepare them for future writing skills. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop early reading skills as staff discuss letters and sounds, which will help children with the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333691 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1070776 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 1 - 4 Total number of places 50 Number of children on roll 75 Name of registered person London Borough of Bromley

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Date of previous inspection 16 December 2014 Telephone number 0208 6591972

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Community Vision Nursery registered in 2006 and is open from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. The nursery receives funding for free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The nursery supports children who have SEN and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language. The nursery employs 14 members of staff who work directly with the children, nine of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications to level 3, and three staff hold a degree.

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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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