Gan Alon Pre School

Inspection of Gan Alon Pre School 80 East End Road, London N3 2SY

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children feel safe and secure in this welcoming and friendly environment. They self-register when they arrive at the nursery and settle well into the daily routines. They develop a very strong sense of belonging and self-worth. Managers and staff know how children learn and develop through play. Overall, children make good progress given their starting points. Children who have speech and language difficulties equally achieve well. Children enjoy their time at the nursery and make friends. They use their imaginations well and show consideration to others. For example, younger children are keen to explore collage resources and to create colourful models. Older children draw pictures of their families, and can write words, such as their names, correctly. Children are keen to show their work to staff who praise them for their good achievements. Children take books home to share with their families. Staff play with children and hold discussions with them. Children

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The provision is good

learn about their own identity and other communities around them, and this makes them feel unique.

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need to do better?

n Staff collate relevant information from parents to establish what their children know and can do. They complete regular observations of children and use this information to provide a stimulating educational programme that motivates children to learn. n Staff explain activities well to children and show interest in their play. Younger children keenly pat, roll and cut play dough into different shapes. Older children can sort and match objects independently. Staff introduce songs and stories to children. Occasionally, they miss opportunities to extend children's thinking skills and encourage them to solve problems. n Staff are excellent role models for children. For example, they speak sensitively to children and support their social and emotional well-being extremely well. Children quickly learn about the behavioural rules, and are increasingly confident and self-assured. They share, take turns and respect the feelings of others.

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need to do better?

Children demonstrate very positive attitudes to learning and their behaviour is excellent. n Staff provide excellent opportunities for children to learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, children know that they need to wash their hands before eating to get rid of germs. They develop an excellent understanding of how different types of food, for example milk and fruit, have goodness that can help them grow and develop. Older children eagerly help to set up the tables for lunch. Children learn to serve themselves, use real cutlery safely, and help to tidy up. They love the opportunity to socialise with their friends. This all contributes to their understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles. n Children have plenty of space to play outdoors. They develop very good

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need to do better?

11 December 2019 coordination and strength as they engage in a broad range of active play, including football and basketball games. n Staff work well with parents and keep them well informed about their child's progress and personal development. They offer them guidance on how to support their child's learning at home. n Managers support staff well, and monitor the impact of their teaching to benefit children's learning. They are alert to staff's workload. n Staff receive continued professional development and appreciate the way in which managers help them to broaden their skills and support their well-being. n Staff prepare children well for the next stages of their learning, including the transition to school. Managers and staff form strong links with other providers when this time comes. n Children have fun and they enjoy the atmosphere and the positive relationships they have with staff and their friends. They are able to ask for help when

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need to do better?

needed. n Staff carefully monitor the progress children make. They are confident to approach relevant agencies when needed to help support children's learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Robust recruitment and induction processes help ensure that all staff are suitable to work with the children. Staff demonstrate a good knowledge of safeguarding practice. For example, they are aware of the different types of abuse and the signs that may indicate a concern about a child's welfare. They know the procedures to make a referral. Managers share the safeguarding policies and procedures with staff and parents to highlight the importance of children's safety. Staff deploy themselves effectively to supervise children during their play, and to provide them with the support they require. They make regular risk assessments of the premises and resources to help children to remain safe.

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should:

n provide more learning opportunities to encourage children to think deeply and learn how to solve problems.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147540 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10128391 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care Age range of children 3 to 4 Total number of places 34 Number of children on roll 31 Name of registered person Gan Alon Pre-School Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 0203 182 0116 Date of previous inspection 10 June 2013

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Information about this early years setting

Gan Alon Pre School registered in 1996. It operates from a purpose-built facility in a synagogue, in the London Borough of Barnet. The pre-school operates from 9am to 3pm on Monday to Thursday, and from 9am to 12.15pm on Friday, during term time. The provider receives funding to offer free early education for children aged three and four years. There are eight staff, six of whom hold relevant early years qualifications from level 2 to level 6.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the manager conducted a learning walk across all parts of the nursery to understand how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector spoke to some members of staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection, and held meetings with the management team. n The inspector carried out one joint observation with the manager. n The inspector took account of the views of parents, including those spoken to during the inspection and written comments and suggestions held by the school. n The inspector looked at the nursery's policies and procedures, including those related to the suitability of staff.

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11 December 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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