The Homestead Childcare

The Homestead Childcare The Homestead, Fine Bush Lane, Harefield, Uxbridge UB9 6LY

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Inspection date 9 May 2019 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 Leaders demonstrate dedication and commitment to providing children with high- quality nursery experiences. The manager has a clear vision for the nursery, and successfully creates an environment that is both homely and stimulating for children. n Activities and resources are used creatively to enhance children's play. For example, small world toys are presented enticingly alongside natural resources, such as flowers and leaves, to excite children's imagination. Children are enthusiastic learners and demonstrate high levels of involvement in their play. n Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They carefully identify the support children need to make the best possible progress. n When children first start at the nursery, staff gather good information from parents about what their child enjoys and can do. Parents speak highly of the nursery. They are

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This provision is good

kept fully up to date with their children's development, and are given plenty of support to build on learning at home. For example, parents may borrow resources to support their child through life events, such as welcoming a new sibling. n Leaders are thorough in ensuring that the needs of children with allergies are met. For instance, all staff receive instruction on allergies as part of their induction to their roles, and attend further training. n Although children have access to daily outdoor play, there are fewer opportunities for them to engage in physical exercise and practise their gross motor skills. n The organisation of snack and mealtimes does not routinely make the best use of the available space, nor support children's independence as well as possible.

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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 explore further opportunities for children to engage in physical exercise and practise their gross motor skills n review the organisation of meal and snack times to make the best use of the available space and to support children's independence still further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the manager, staff, parents and children. n The inspector read some of the nursery's documentation, including children's developmental records, and checked evidence of staff suitability. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager and discussed children's play and learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Robust recruitment arrangements are followed, including an induction programme. Staff understand their responsibilities to protect children from harm. Regular supervision meetings and good training opportunities strengthen staff's knowledge. A positive approach to parent partnership helps to ensure that parents are well engaged in their children's ongoing learning. Regular opportunities are provided for parents to discuss their child's progress, and to receive ideas to extend learning at home. For example, staff share ingredients with parents, so they can complete simple science experiments with their child at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff make careful observations of children's progress, and use these to plan exciting activities that incorporate children's individual interests. Staff use intonation and expression well while reading books. Children become enthralled as they enact hunting for the bear from a favourite story, joining in with the repeated refrains and filling in missing words. This imaginative activity fosters children's love of books, and supports their future learning. Staff skilfully introduce positional language during activities, such as 'under' or 'behind' to develop children's language skills further. Babies enjoy mixing with their older peers. They confidently transport sand around the nursery. Staff skilfully extend children's understanding by commenting on their play and encouraging them to explore ideas, such as weighing the sand on large scales.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff create a wonderful environment that is stimulating, welcoming and safe. Children explore a range of open-ended resources, indoors and outdoors. Children behave well and are learning to share and take turns. Staff provide children with nutritious healthy foods that are freshly prepared on the premises. During mealtimes, children confidently find their own place mat. This provides them with opportunities to recognise their own names in print, and promotes their safety by detailing unique information about them, including any dietary needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress relative to their starting points. This includes children for whom the nursery receives funding, and those with SEND. Girls and boys play imaginatively as they pretend to be builders. They make meaningful marks as they develop their understanding of writing for a purpose. Children are enthusiastic and motivated learners who acquire skills and develop confidence in preparation for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541578 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10090128 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Full day care Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 36 Number of children on roll 40 Name of registered person The Homestead Childcare Ltd

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07539224224

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The setting registered in 2017, and is located in Harefield, Uxbridge. The nursery employs 13 members of childcare staff. Of these, seven hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The setting cares for children from birth to five years, from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year. 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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