Minihome Ltd

Minihome Ltd Lighsite, 14 Allen Road, London N16 8SD

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Inspection date 30 August 2018 Previous inspection date 18 November 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The experienced and long-standing management team takes pride in their nursery. They have high aspirations for the quality of the nursery. The management team regularly creates clear targets to help them to improve further. Since the last inspection, they have developed a programme to help children stay safe when using technology. n Monitoring and assessment of children's development are effective. Children's progress is closely tracked and any gaps in learning are quickly identified. Appropriate strategies are put into place to provide extra support and to ensure all children make the best possible progress. n Children are happy, settled and behave well. Staff act as positive role models. They teach children about the golden rules of the nursery, such as showing kindness to others and tidying toys away. n Children make the most of opportunities to play outdoors. The newly refurbished garden has enhanced learning experiences for children. It allows them to learn about

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The provision is good

taking risks, develop physical skills and learn about living healthily. n Children develop the key skills they will need for their future learning and school. For example, older children are confident communicators and are keen to share their experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, staff do adapt adult-led activities well enough to encourage older children to use their problem-solving skills . n At times, parents are not as engaged in their children's learning as they could be.

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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

n strengthen support for older children to use their problem-solving skills during adult-led activities n explore further ways of engaging all parents more in their children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the manager and spoke with staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a good knowledge of the possible indicators of abuse and understand the procedure to follow if they are concerned about the welfare of a child. Robust recruitment and ongoing vetting procedures ensure that all staff are suitable to work with children. Thorough induction procedures, regular individual staff meetings and targeted training, such as mathematics and literacy workshops, have a positive impact on raising outcomes for all children. Feedback from parents and staff is evaluated and used effectively to identify further improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff actively join in children's play and help promote their curiosity for learning. Children's mathematical skills are promoted well. For example, staff encourage children to count the real fruit and vegetables in the role-play shop into their basket. Staff engage children in meaningful conversations and introduce them to new words. They sing familiar songs with the children and encourage them to join in the actions. Staff develop early writing skills using innovative techniques such as 'disco dough', which helps build hand strength and manipulation through using dough to disco music. Staff provide children with opportunities to learn about the wider community. For example, children benefit from regular walks around the local area and enjoy visits from local services, such as the fire brigade.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff get to know the children and families very well and this helps children to settle quickly. Children moving between rooms are supported well and children enjoy spending time getting to know their new key person gradually. Children develop a strong sense of belonging and enjoy the time they spend at nursery. For example, babies are eager to explore the texture of oats and cooked spaghetti. Their developing mobility is promoted very well. Children explore their environment with confidence and are familiar with the routines in place. For example, they know to wash their hands before eating and demonstrate their independence as they spoon rice onto their plates at lunchtime.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy positive relationships, and are confident and curious individuals. They develop good independence and self-care and toileting skills. Children enjoy sitting with their peers to share books together. Children are active, eager and enthusiastic learners, and they are keen to share their views and opinions with others. All children are developing the skills and attitudes they need for future learning and ready for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY248301 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10063102 Type of provision Full day care Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 60 Number of children on roll 50 Name of registered person Minihome Limited

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Date of previous inspection 18 November 2015 Telephone number 020 7249 0725

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Minihome Ltd registered in 2003. It is situated in the London Borough of Hackney. The nursery is open each weekday from 8am until 6pm, for 50 weeks of the year. The provider receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years. There are 29 members of staff; of these, three are qualified early years teachers. The majority of staff hold relevant early years qualifications from level 2.

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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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