Tudor Lodge School

Kingston University Nursery 3 Portland Road, KINGSTON UPON THAMES, Surrey KT1 2SG

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Inspection date 10 September 2018 Previous inspection date 22 March 2016

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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 Staff build strong and trusting relationships with children. They get to know children well before they start and help to settle them quickly. Children enter the nursery confidently and are happy to be there. n Staff are positive role models. They manage behaviour calmly and encourage children to be kind towards each other. Children are friendly, polite and well mannered. n Staff plan a variety of stimulating and interesting activities based around children's interests. They observe children carefully and make accurate assessments. All children make good progress from their starting points. Children who speak English as an additional language have opportunities to hear, listen and share their home language within their play. n The manager and staff effectively monitor the progress of individual children. They identify areas where children may require additional support and put strategies in place to meet their individual needs and close any gaps in their learning.

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The provision is good

n Managers have clear expectations. They evaluate practice routinely and take effective action to ensure continuous improvements. For example, the garden area has been recently adapted to make the best use of the space, allowing children to explore their environment better.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Systems for tracking the progress that different groups of children make are not secure, to identify and close any gaps in their learning promptly. n The setting does not make the most of all opportunities to build on the partnerships with parents, to extend and share children's learning opportunities at home.

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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 develop further the systems for tracking the progress that different groups of children make, to identify and close and gaps in their learning rapidly n continue to strengthen partnerships with parents, in order to extend and share learning opportunities for children at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outside, and the impact this has on children's progress. n The inspector spoke with management and staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector engaged in a joint observation with a member of staff. n The inspector met with the manager and sampled various documents, including evidence of staff suitability, children's records and assessment documentation, and evidence of the progress that children make. n The inspector spoke with parents and children and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Management ensures that all staff have completed safeguarding training and have a good understanding of how to keep children safe. Staff are passionate and motivated about their role and take pride in the nursery and their responsibility within it. There is a cohesive vision for the future, with a drive to improve achievement for all children. For example, staff attend training on assessment and share this new learning with each other. This has a positive impact on the accuracy of assessments for all children. Staff support children well to understand positive and considerate behaviour in their learning and play. For example, children take turns, are respectful of each other and understand the concept of 'voting' on what group activity they would like to do.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff know all children well. Planning is flexible and takes into account children's interests and next steps in learning. Assessments are completed in partnership with parents and form an accurate picture of what children know and can do. This helps staff to identify and plan for children's next steps in learning. Children take the lead with their play and staff question and support them well to extend their learning and development. For example, children noticed different textures outside and staff provided an activity with crayons for children to make 'rubbings' of leaves, rocks and twigs. Children are enthusiastic about the activities staff provide, and are confident to share their ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy a stimulating environment, indoors and outdoors, where they feel safe and happy. Staff encourage children's good independence skills. For example, children help themselves to drinks and snacks, and clean up after themselves at lunchtime. This responsibility helps to develop children's confidence and to prepare the older ones for school. Children develop positive views of the diverse world in which they live. For example, children learn about different religious and cultural celebrations, and key words in different languages are displayed around the rooms. A large map depicts the countries where children's families are from and their differences are celebrated positively.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. For example, links are made with schools prior to children leaving, and all assessment information is shared, ensuring that this transition is as smooth as possible. Children are beginning to recognise letters in their name. For example, they find their photograph and name to self-register, which supports their early literacy skills. All children have a positive first experience of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 131829 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10063939 Type of provision Full day care Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 22 Name of registered person Kingston University

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Date of previous inspection 22 March 2016 Telephone number 020 8417 4022

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Kingston University Nursery registered in 1986 and is run by the university in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. Opening times are Monday to Friday from 8.15am to 5.45pm during term time. There are eight staff employed to work with children. Of these, two have relevant level 4 qualifications, five have level 3 qualifications and one has a level 2 qualification. The nursery is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years, as well as early years pupil premium.

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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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