Blooming Years Nursery Schools

Inspection of Early Foundations Day Nursery 7-8 Clapham Common South Side, London SW4 7AA

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are warmly welcomed into the nursery by a member of staff. They settle well and form strong bonds with the staff who care for them. Children play in a safe, comfortable environment. The garden is well used in all weathers. Children go on trips to local parks where they can further extend their physical skills. Staff carefully plan a high-quality environment that supports children to lead their own learning. They confidently choose experiences from a range of well-resourced activities. Children of all ages regularly engage with messy play activities. For example, babies babbled excitedly as they pushed their hands into sparkly, lavender scented play dough, while older children learned to chop, cook and mix ingredients to make soup. These activities invite children to engage all of their senses as they learn. Staff establish clear boundaries to support children's good behaviour. Children are respectful and kind. For instance, older children step

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quietly on the stairs when younger children are sleeping. Children are helpful. For example, they lay tables at mealtimes and tidy up when they finish playing. They learn to be tolerant and patient. Children establish friendships, have fun and make good progress in their learning.

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need to do better?

n Staff have secure knowledge of the early years foundation stage and children's expected level of development. Curriculum planning is comprehensive across the nursery. This supports high-quality experiences for all children. Staff tailor and extend activities to support children's individual needs. Visual timetables support all children to understand the daily routine, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). n Staff are highly skilled communicators and they model language well. They use appropriate questions to support children's early talking skills. n Children make good progress from their starting points. Staff plan activities to reflect children's interests and their next steps in learning. The provider encourages staff to try new initiatives. For example, a recently introduced method to boost listening and literacy is beginning to show a positive impact. As yet, however, it is not used consistently by all staff.

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n Staff deploy resources and skilfully adapt activities to ensure all children are fully included. Children with SEND thrive in this inclusive environment. The provider has good links with external agencies that offer additional support to children if required. n Parents speak highly of the care their children receive at this nursery. Typically, they say that babies are 'handled beautifully' and their emotional needs are fully met. Staff keep parents informed about their child's day and progress. n Children's independence is well supported. They learn to put on their coats, use a knife and fork, pour their own drinks and manage their self-care. Staff teach

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28 January 2020 children about road safety when they go on trips to the park or the local library. This has a positive impact on children's personal safety. n Children learn about the celebrations and festivals of different cultures. However, on some occasions staff do not build on children's diverse backgrounds to deepen their understanding of similarities and differences between people. n Children enjoy tasty, nutritious food that is cooked on site. The chef has a good knowledge of individual children's allergies and dietary preferences. Children have access to water, healthy snacks and fresh fruits. They eat well and enjoy their food. They demonstrate their good table manners. Staff sit with children at mealtimes to support their developing social skills. n The provider has effective programmes for staff supervision and development. Group training sessions take place throughout the year. This keeps staff up to

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date in areas such as child protection and first aid. Individual members of staff attend training opportunities depending on their needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have a secure knowledge of safeguarding. They know how to recognise signs of abuse and the steps to take if they have concerns about the welfare of a child. Their knowledge of safeguarding, including child protection, is regularly updated. The provider ensures that staff understand wider safeguarding issues, including female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty. Staff know what to do if there is an allegation made against them or another member of staff. Staff use effective risk assessment to maintain a safe learning environment. Staff deployment is effective. Children are well supervised at all times, including when using the stairs to access the garden.

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should:

n continue to build staff's confidence in implementing initiatives to raise children's communication skills n enhance children's understanding of their diverse community.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550090 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10130746 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care Age range of children 0 to 4 Total number of places 45 Number of children on roll 50 Name of registered person The London Day Nursery Company Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 02077202424 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Early Foundations Day Nursery registered in 2017 and is located in Clapham, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The nursery employs 13 members of childcare staff, including the manager, plus a chef. Of these, seven hold relevant qualifications at level 3 or above, five hold qualifications at level 2, and one is unqualified. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday for most of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6.30pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the provider to understand of how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The provider and the inspector jointly observed and evaluated a planned adult- led activity. n The inspector held discussions with staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents spoke to the inspector and shared their views of the nursery and their children's experiences. n The inspector sampled a range of documents related to the management of the nursery, including policies, procedures and evidence of the suitability of staff.

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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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