The House That Jack Built Nursery

The House That Jack Built Nursery Building 2, Victorian Terrace, Bucknalls Lane, Watford WD25 9XX

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Inspection date 17 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 The managers strive to provide a high level of service to the children and their families. They regularly monitor and assess their provision and include the staff in this process. n Staff build on children's language skills well. For instance, they talk to them about the games they play. Babies repeat the words that the staff say to them and staff praise them for their efforts. n Children behave well and interact positively with each other. They learn to take turns and share kindly. Staff act as positive role models to help children to gain the social skills they need to become effective communicators. n All children make good levels of progress from their individual starting points. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff accurately assess the progress children make regularly, which helps them to minimise any gaps in children's learning. n Parents have a strong involvement in their children's learning. Staff encourage them to

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This provision is good

build on what children have learned at nursery while they are at home. Staff expand children's knowledge by using information parents share with them, such as discussing what they have done over the weekend. n Some of the older children have not yet developed the skills they need to focus without distraction during the independent learning activities they choose to complete.

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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 older children to further develop the skills they need to focus and challenge themselves during their independent play experiences indoors.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the premises indoors and outdoors. n The inspector spoke to parents and read emails and questionnaires from other parents. She took their views into consideration. n The inspector and the manager jointly observed a planned activity. They discussed the impact of the teaching on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies, staff suitability documents and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff are aware of the potential signs of abuse and the processes to follow if they are concerned about children's welfare. Managers regularly check their knowledge to ensure that it is accurate. Staff work collaboratively with other professionals to support children's individual needs. Parents are very happy with the service the nursery provides. They share their views and feedback with the managers regularly. For instance, they complete parent questionnaires. The staff team has strong working relationships and managers support staff well. Managers meet with staff regularly to discuss their practice. Staff keenly complete training. This helps them to continually improve the quality of their teaching. The staff team is encouraged to recognise and celebrate each other's strengths and achievements. As a result, staff feel motivated and valued in their roles.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff know the children well and respond positively and patiently to them. They encourage children to practise their counting skills. For instance, they praise older children as they independently count the number of squares they use on the models they make. During adult-led activities, staff skilfully question children to encourage them to develop their ideas further. They talk to children about the models they make. Children confidently explain their ideas to staff. Babies develop their hand-to-eye coordination skills. For instance, staff support them to make marks on paper with paint and stampers. Staff support children effectively to make connections between their learning indoors and outdoors. For example, children paint rocks with staff indoors. They then hide the rocks outside for their friends to find.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff enhance children's understanding of the importance of hygiene. For instance, staff remind children to wash their hands after handling the nursery's pet hamster. Children learn about how to help the wider community. For example, they collect food to support the local food bank. Staff confidently support children who speak English as an additional language. For instance, they learn key words in children's home languages. This helps them to communicate effectively and meet all of the children's needs. Babies form strong relationships with staff. They turn to them readily for comfort and support, and begin to follow routines confidently. Older children complete self-care tasks independently. For instance, they serve themselves a range of healthy vegetables at lunchtime.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. The oldest children gain the skills they need to move on to school. Babies enjoy moving to music and joining in with the actions to familiar songs. Older children use their imaginations as they play. For instance, they pretend to make drinks in the role-play kitchen. Children learn to take risks outside, such as when they climb on the outdoor play equipment. Children gain an understanding of where the food they eat comes from. For example, they help the nursery chef to grow fruit and vegetables in the garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544670 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10099020 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 42 Number of children on roll 55 Name of registered person Philbec Nurseries Limited

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01923 664421

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The House That Jack Built Nursery registered in 2017 and is located in Watford, Hertfordshire. The nursery employs 13 members of childcare staff. Eight staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery opens from 8am until 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round, except for a week in December and bank holidays. It provides funded early education for 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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