Tiny Tots Day Nursery

Tiny Tots Day Nursery 101 Higham Station Avenue, London, E4 9AY

p.1

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 April 2018 23 September 2015

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 Children are happy and look forward to the time they spend at the nursery. They feel safe and form secure bonds with the caring and experienced staff. They have the confidence to go to them for support and attention when they need.  Management and staff work effectively together and demonstrate a good understanding of their roles and responsibilities. They are committed to improving all aspects of the setting to improve outcomes for children.  Staff know the children well and plan stimulating activities that engage them in their learning and prepare them well for school.  Parents and staff work effectively in partnership. Staff regularly share information about children's progress with parents, who are extremely happy with the provision.  Children are confident and well behaved. They follow good hygiene routines and enjoy healthy snacks and meals which help promote their good health.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, staff miss opportunities to extend children's learning experiences.  Staff have not fully developed the environment to optimise opportunities for children to explore and engage in using a range of programmable toys and technology.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 build on current systems for monitoring children's progress and further support most- able children to make the most of their learning  offer children more opportunities to learn about how things work and operate.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out observations of children of all age groups playing indoors and outdoors.  The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including evidence of staff suitability checks and qualifications, planning and children's development records.  The inspector discussed safeguarding practice with the manager and staff.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the manager of a craft activity in the pre-school.  The inspector took into account the views of parents of children in all age groups.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a good understanding of how to keep children safe from harm and identify children at risk of extreme views and ideas. Staff carry out thorough risk assessments and remove any potential hazards to help keep children safe. The manager effectively supports staff practice. She monitors the ongoing suitability of staff and carries out supervisory meetings. The manager invests in the professional training and development of the staff and encourages them to use what they learn to help improve their practice and outcomes for children. All staff understand their role and work successfully as a team to provide children with good learning through play experiences.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff observe and track the children's development effectively and use this information to plan for their next steps in learning. Staff plan a range of enjoyable and stimulating activities to motivate children to learn and narrow gaps in their learning. For example, children learn to mix different colour paints and talk about the changes. Staff support children's communication and language skills well. For instance, children enjoy discussions with staff and each other. Staff share information on children's learning and development with parents to support and encourage them to continue their children's learning at home.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have secure bonds with their key person and are happy and secure at nursery. The experienced staff know the children well and meet their care needs promptly. They comfort children who seem unwell, follow procedures and contact parents. Staff encourage children to eat healthy meals and snacks, and they offer a range of fresh fruit and vegetables. Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and physical development. Staff recognise and praise children's efforts. Children develop confidence and communicate clearly with others. A good range of experiences helps children to learn about other cultures and religions. For example, children talk about their experiences of when a Chinese dragon came to visit the nursery to celebrate Chinese New Year.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and active learners and they progress well in their learning. They express themselves with enthusiasm as they sing songs, paint pictures and pretend to read books. Babies move around with confidence and are beginning to use words to express themselves. Children display increasing control and develop good physical skills, such as in balancing and coordinating their body. They run around the garden to catch up with their friends and learn to use a variety of wheeled toys. Children learn to write their name and confidently use numbers. They gain a good range of skills to support their move into school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 155080 Local authority Waltham Forest Inspection number 1127265 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 40 Number of children on roll 56 Name of registered person Debra Phillips

p.4

reference number

Date of previous inspection 23 September 2015 Telephone number 020 8523 5046

p.4

reference number

Tiny Tots Day Nursery registered in 1998. It is situated in Chingford, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The nursery is open each weekday from 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery receives funding for the provision of early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The nursery employs 12 staff, including the manager. Of these, 10 members of staff hold recognised early years qualifications, including one who has early years professional status.

p.4

reference number

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.

p.4

reference number

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.

p.4

reference number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

reference number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

reference number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5