Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Camden

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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Inspection date 4 December 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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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This provision is good

n The well-qualified manager and experienced staff team work together to provide children with good-quality learning experiences. They monitor and assess children's progress to identify any gaps in learning. n Children's emotional well-being is promoted particularly well. Flexible settling-in sessions based around children's individual needs help them to settle quickly. The key- person system is successfully implemented and children develop strong attachments which help them to feel secure and promote their sense of belonging. n Children demonstrate a love of books and reading. Staff capture children's interest as they bring the stories to life with their intonation and creative descriptions of the characters. Children listen intently, ask questions and predict what they think will happen next. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Staff promote children's continued learning at home. Parents are kept well informed of their children's learning through daily

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This provision is good

discussions and parents' meetings. Parents compliment the setting on the 'calm and cosy' environment and the 'caring and friendly' staff who treat their children as individuals. n Occasionally, staff step in too quickly and do not consistently make the most of their interactions with children to extend their learning even further. n Sometimes, children's next steps in learning are not identified as precisely as possible, to help them to make even more rapid progress in their learning and development. n The manager has not fully implemented effective procedures for staff supervision, to build on their good practice and raise the quality of their teaching to the highest level.

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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 enhance staff's interactions and more timely interventions to promote children's engagement and extend their learning even further n strengthen staff's assessments of children's learning and focus more precisely on identifying their specific next steps in learning, to help children make the best possible progress n build on staff's continued professional development through training, coaching and effective supervision opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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 evaluation of an activity with the manager and spoke with the 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 persons living in and working on the premises. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views from documents provided for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The manager and staff have a good knowledge of the signs and possible indicators of abuse. They have a clear understanding of the procedures to follow should they need to report any concerns. Appropriate processes are in place to monitor the ongoing suitability of staff. Effective policies, procedures and risk assessment underpin and strengthen staff's good practice. The manager is enthusiastic and strives to provide a child-centred approach to children's learning experiences. She is committed to the continued development of the setting. For example, she seeks feedback from parents, staff and children to help her to identify areas for improvement. The manager shares information with other professionals, such as Reception teachers to support children's smooth transition into school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff promote children's mathematical development well. They routinely introduce children to mathematical language during their play. For example, they encourage children to use positional language, such as 'under' and 'over', as children build structures using wooden blocks. Children are confident to talk about their creations with visitors. For example, they tell them all about the 'water wall' they have built and how it works. Children show confidence in initiating their own play. They make patterns using magnetic shapes and discuss how strong they are as they try to pull them apart. Children's language and communication skills are developed well. Staff constantly engage children in meaningful conversations in both English and French. They introduce them to new words and repeat them back to support their correct pronunciation. Children grow in confidence and demonstrate good social skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and have lots of fun exploring the wide range of stimulating activities. Children are provided with an inclusive environment and the manager and staff value and celebrate their cultural backgrounds. Children behave exceptionally well. They understand rules and boundaries and listen carefully to instructions. Staff support children to use their good manners, share and take turns in their play. They consistently praise children's achievements to help promote their self- esteem and build their confidence. Staff implement good hygiene routines. Children know the importance of washing their hands prior to eating and staff help them to understand the benefits of leading healthy lifestyles. For example, children enjoy healthy food choices and spend time each day being physically active outdoors in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development and are well prepared for when they move on to school. Children who speak English as an additional language are particularly well supported. Staff reinforce children's home language and successfully support them to attain a good standard of spoken English. Children are motivated and enthusiastic learners. They speak and communicate their thoughts and ideas using well- constructed sentences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548279 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10085754 Type of provision Full day care

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childcare on domestic premises Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 15

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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La Petite Ruche registered in 2017 and is situated in the London Borough of Camden. The setting employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The manager holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. The setting is open during term time on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8.30am to 3.30pm and on Wednesday from 8.30am until midday. The setting provides early years education funding for two-, three- and four-your-olds. The setting supports a number of children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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