Chatterbox House Day Nursery (Sidcup)

Chatterbox House Day Nursery (Sidcup) 289 Main Road, Sidcup, Kent DA14 6QL

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Inspection date 8 February 2019 Previous inspection date 29 November 2017

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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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This provision is good

n Partnerships with parents are strong, and there is a regular two-way flow of information. Parents are kept up to date with the progress their child makes and feel very much involved in this process. All children make good progress. n Staff are sensitive to babies' emotional needs, and help them to settle and feel secure in the nursery. Children form strong attachments with staff and each other. They are happy and confident children. n Managers and staff develop effective partnerships with other professionals. They regularly share information about children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This helps to develop effective learning plans to support children. n Staff interact well with children and are very supportive. They offer praise for children's efforts and encourage them to be polite, helping them to develop positive behaviours. n Managers have a strong commitment to improving the quality of the nursery. There are

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This provision is good

good self-evaluation and performance management procedures in place to monitor and review practice to maintain good standards of children's care and education. n At times, some activities for older babies in the baby room are not organised and presented well enough to challenge and enhance their engagement and learning to a higher 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 review the way activities are presented to challenge, engage and extend older babies in the baby room.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching both indoors and outdoors, and interactions between staff and children. n The inspector held a leadership and management meeting with the provider and manager, and spoke to the staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector undertook a joint observation of an activity with the manager and discussed the benefits to children. n The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection, and some written views. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff, sampled documentation, including policies and procedures, planning, and children's learning and assessment records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Managers effectively carry out the required checks on all staff to ensure they are suitable to work with children. Staff are aware of how to promote children's safety. They know the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. Staff carry out thorough risk assessments to help keep children safe. They have supervision, staff team meetings with the manager and opportunities to attend training to extend their knowledge and skills. The manager monitors staff practice well, and identifies children's progress and any gaps in learning. For example, she observes staff, gives feedback and reviews assessments of children's learning and development. Children achieve positive outcomes. Parents are very satisfied with the nursery and comment highly on the care and support of staff.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff use observations and assessments of children well to plan accurate next steps in their learning. They monitor individuals and groups of children, identify gaps in their development and access appropriate support to help them make good progress. Staff inform parents of the progress that their children make, and share activity ideas to enhance learning opportunities at home. Staff support children's listening, attention and speaking skills well. For instance, in the toddler room, they sing songs with props. Staff organise the baby room well. Older children are guided well as they have lengthy discussions with each other during lunchtime. Staff ensure children have the space they need to help develop their physical skills. They effectively support children to learn about the natural world, such as exploring the forest-school area.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The effective key-person system is firmly embedded in the nursery. Staff are nurturing towards children, offering them a great deal of affection and care. For example, when babies become tired or upset, they are offered cuddles and reassurance, and enjoy snuggling with staff. Staff provide children with a well-planned healthy diet and opportunities to be active. They support children well to develop self-care skills, such as potty training and feeding themselves. This effectively complements children's healthy lifestyles. Staff are good role models and provide a consistent and positive approach when managing children's behaviour. This helps children learn about what is expected of them and helps them to feel secure.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good communication skills and are learning to express themselves well. For example, babies shout to staff they recognise and try to say their name. They interact well with staff, and older children eagerly listen to stories. Children are very sociable, independent, confident, and motivated to learn. They learn about similarities and differences. For example, they learn about celebrating festivals that reflect the cultural backgrounds of the community. Children are respectful and learn to share. All children make good progress and are well prepared for school and future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY244989 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10060951 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 60 Number of children on roll 55 Name of registered person Chatterbox House Day Nurseries Limited

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Date of previous inspection 29 November 2017 Telephone number 020 8302 2727

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Chatterbox House Day Nursery (Sidcup) registered in 2002. The nursery is run by a limited company situated in a detached house in Sidcup, Kent. The nursery is open each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. The provider receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years. The provider employs a team of 13 staff, 12 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above.

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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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