Lindsay Park Nursery School

Lindsay Park Nursery School Lindsay Park Baptist Church, The Mall, Kenton, Middlesex HA3 9TG

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Inspection date 1 November 2018 Previous inspection date 8 November 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 manager and the deputy manager are well qualified and ambitious. They have made good progress since the last inspection. For example, all staff now hold an up-to- date paediatric first-aid certificate and are aware of how to keep children safe from harm and how to identify children at risk of extreme views and ideas. n Children are happy and settled. Staff are good role models. They praise children's achievements and promote their self-esteem. n Staff make regular observations of children's achievements and plan effectively for their individual next stages of development. All children make good progress from their different starting points. n Staff develop close relationships with parents from the start and this continues throughout children's time at the nursery. Staff use an effective range of strategies to engage parents and inform them about their children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On some occasions, staff do not engage children in meaningful dialogue as they play and take part in activities. n Staff do not consistently use effective strategies to support the children's individual needs and to encourage their all-round learning and development.

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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 support children's communication and language skills even more effectively by engaging them in more conversation as they play n staff to increase further strategies for children even more to enable them to consistently meet each child's individual needs to ensure they all make the best possible progress.

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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 held meetings with the manager and the deputy manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting. n The inspector spoke to staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the deputy manager. n The inspector spoke with parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The manager and the deputy manager work closely together to ensure the smooth running of the nursery. The manager offers good support and direction to the deputy manager to help maintain good practice. Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a good understanding of child protection issues. They know what to do if they are worried about the welfare or safety of a child. Children play in a safe and secure environment. Staff supervise them well, indoors and outdoors. This further supports to the safety of children. Recruitment and induction procedures are effective in checking staff's initial and ongoing suitability. Staff are supported well by the manager and the deputy manager. They are encouraged to attend ongoing training to strengthen their skills and benefit children's learning. The manager and the deputy manager make accurate assessments of what children can do and successfully identify gaps in children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

They work in partnership with other professionals effectively to target and support children's development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff provide a range of resources and equipment that inspires children to initiate and develop their own learning. Children use a cardboard tube as a ramp to put their cars through and they then predict which ones will go down faster, the small cars or the big cars. Staff support children's imagination and creativity to a good level. For example, staff sit with the children and help them set up a picnic for the baby dolls. Staff help develop children's literacy skills. For example, they encourage children to listen to stories, talk about books and enjoy mark-making activities. Staff encourage children to develop their physical skills as they manipulate play dough. Staff skilfully weave numbers, colours, size and shapes into the activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where children and parents feel at ease. Staff are caring, kind and approachable. All children show that they feel safe and secure. Staff manage children's behaviour well. For example, they model good manners and encourage children to share their toys. Children learn nursery boundaries and expectations appropriately. Children benefit from healthy snacks and have regular opportunities to be active and engage in physical play. For example, they play in the garden and are involved in regular trips into the community, including visits to the local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn. They have good opportunities to use their imaginations during role play and to express themselves creatively. For example, they enjoy spending time in role-play areas. They have fun trying on different dressing-up costumes and acting out the characters. Children are independent and confident learners. For example, children undertake small tasks, such as taking the register to the office. Children gain the skills needed to support their future learning, including their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY216823 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10079474 Type of provision Sessional day care

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 50 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person Guillemin, Karen

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Date of previous inspection 8 November 2017 Telephone number 02089331334

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Lindsay Park Nursery School registered in 2002. It is situated in the London Borough of Brent. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, term time. Sessions are from 8.30am to 4.15pm. The nursery employs eight members of childcare staff. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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