New Mind Nursery

New Mind Nursery Gerald Miskin Memorial Hall, Hever Court Road, Gravesend, Kent DA12 5EG

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Inspection date 25 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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The provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

n Staff do not make the most of all opportunities to identify targeted areas of learning for children, to help them progress more effectively. n Occasionally, children do not have enough opportunities to direct and lead their own learning. Staff are sometimes overly directive and not give children time to do things for themselves. n Staff do not consistently make the most of their partnerships with parents to maximise their engagement in their child's learning at the setting and at home. n The provider's evaluation of the setting does not yet identify minor weaknesses in practice, so that she and the staff can help further improve the outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

n The provider and her staff have established positive relationships with children, who are happy coming into the setting. n The outdoor area is well resourced and the children especially enjoy learning and exploring in this environment. n Overall, children behave well. For instance, they listen carefully to what staff ask them to do and follow instructions when appropriate. n Parents are pleased with the service the provider offers at her setting. They particularly like how caring the staff are towards their children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure all staff use all opportunities to target children's identified next steps in learning. 31/10/2018

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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 provide children with more opportunities to make choices in their play and undertake small tasks for themselves, to promote their independence further n encourage parents to provide further feedback on their child's achievements at home n improve systems for self-evaluation to help fully identify and address weaknesses in practice.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed teaching practices and the impact they have on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the manager, staff, children and parents. n The inspector sampled some of the provider's documentation, including the safeguarding policy and procedures. n The inspector viewed children's development information and records. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

This nursery has only been operating a few weeks and currently the number of children on roll is low. The provider has not had time to embed good practice fully throughout the nursery. The amount and quality of resources and equipment available to children, especially indoors, are not consistently sufficient to help them extend their learning effectively. Information from parents is not always obtained to help staff provide for children's abilities and interests. Staff suitability is thoroughly checked and this helps to protect children's safety. However, they have not yet benefited from regular support and training to help develop some areas of their skills and improve children's outcomes. Self- evaluation systems are not consistent enough to identify weaknesses quickly, to help ensure the environment is planned and ready for children to use and learn. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. All staff are trained in child protection

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

procedures, and they know what to do if they have concerns about a child or a member of staff. All staff hold paediatric first-aid qualifications, which helps to protect children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Staff are well qualified and experienced in childcare. Overall, they interact well with children, and comment and ask questions about what they are doing. There are some interesting learning opportunities. However, these are not always used effectively to target children's learning needs. This means that the best outcomes for children are not constantly achieved. However, the outdoor play area is adequately resourced. Children thoroughly enjoy digging in the large sand pit. They skilfully use small spades to move the sand and fill containers, helping to promote their physical and coordination skills. The role-play opportunities keep children occupied, for example, children pretend to make meals for their dolls and then take them to the 'seaside' to play in the sand. Bicycles can be ridden safely and children display good balance and observation skills, as they manoeuvre round the pathway. A mud kitchen is almost ready for use and this will

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children benefit from regular outdoor play. They also enjoy nutritious snack choices. However, children's independence is not sufficiently promoted, to help them perform tasks for themselves, for example, cutting their own fruit and recognising if they need to put their coats on if they are cold outside. Most of the children arrive at the nursery happy and greet each other and the staff. Staff ensure they gain information on children's care needs, for example, comforters to help them settle. This helps support children's emotional and physical well-being. Overall, children are well behaved and display good listening skills as they respond to staff instruction.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are confident and curious learners. Children develop good relationships with others and communicate well. Most children occupy themselves in play but any learning is unplanned. They are not consistently motivated or sufficiently challenged in their learning. They are not fully prepared for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555357 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10078445 Type of provision Sessional day care

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

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Day care type

Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 50 Number of children on roll 5 Name of registered person Agunbiade, Racheal Oluwafikayomi

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07958232475

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New Mind Nursery registered in 2018. It is located in Gravesend, Kent. The opening hours are Monday to Wednesday from 9am to 3pm, term time only. The provider is in receipt of funding for three- and four-year-olds. The provider has a relevant childcare 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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