Play House Day Nursery

Inspection of Play House Day Nursery Royal Marsden Hospital, Downs Road, SUTTON, Surrey SM2 5PT

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children of all ages form close relationships with the caring and nurturing staff. They enjoy plenty of cuddles and reassurance, which have a positive impact on their emotional well-being. Staff's high expectations for children's behaviour help them to behave well. Children listen and understand the setting's simple rules, such as 'sharing is caring' and to use 'kind hands'. This enables children to play happily and safely.

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The provision is good

The outdoor environment has been improved with more opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. Younger children practise their early walking with increasing balance and coordination. Older children delight in testing their agility and spatial awareness on climbing apparatus. Children plant herbs and vegetables, which they harvest and explore together with staff, developing their understanding of the world. They learn about various cultural and religious festivals, such as Diwali and Christmas, raising their understanding of diversity. Children learn to use simple sign language and facial expressions to communicate effectively. Older children use complex words, such as 'hydrate' and 'gravity', demonstrating their good language skills.

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The provision is good

Children, including those who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress in relation to their starting points.

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need to do better?

n The provider has failed to notify Ofsted of the temporary premises used by pre- school children while their classroom is being renovated. This does not have an impact on children's welfare because the premises have been thoroughly risk assessed and do not pose dangers to children. n Staff value the good support and coaching from the manager. They have attended training that increased their knowledge of how to enhance children's concentration skills. However, some staff are less confident than their colleagues in implementing the curriculum for mathematics. For example, during a cooking activity, staff shied away from using mathematical ideas such as numbers and measurements. This does not fully extend children's mathematical skills. n Staff plan a variety of stimulating and age-appropriate activities to keep children motivated to learn. For example, children show good levels of enjoyment as they wash baby dolls during water play. However, at times, staff do not make

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effective use of group activities to engage children who are quieter and less confident. Some children do not make the most of all learning experiences. n Staff interact positively with children. An example of this was observed when staff encouraged younger children to explore various sensory toys. The soothing

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8 July 2021 words and close comfort from staff added enjoyment for young children as they learned to twist, turn and lift knobs and flaps on toys. n Older children are developing their early literacy in readiness for school. For example, they are beginning to sound out and blend words together and show good concentration as they experiment with various writing materials. n Staff are good role models. They model the behaviour they expect and support children to behave well. The positive praise and encouragement from staff successfully raise children's self-esteem. n Children of all ages gain independence skills in their self-care. For example, younger children learn to wipe their nose unaided and throw away used tissues. Older children feed themselves and use the toilet independently. n The new manager considers the views of staff and parents to help evaluate the setting's strengths and areas for development. For instance, she has increased

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need to do better?

communication with parents to ensure they are fully informed about their children's learning, care and development. n Partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong. Staff share relevant information with parents and professionals for a consistent approach. Parents are highly complimentary about staff and appreciate their support, particularly during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. n Staff know children well. They make effective use of their accurate observations and assessments to identify any gaps in children's learning. This has successfully enabled staff to seek external support for children, particularly those who have additional needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff are knowledgeable about the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. They know how to respond to and report safeguarding concerns, including allegations against staff members. Staff conduct thorough risk assessments of the setting to help keep children safe. For example, they ensure access to the setting is secure and check visitors before entering to protect children's welfare. Staff deployment is effective. Children receive good levels of supervision throughout the day. There are robust procedures for checking staff's initial and ongoing suitability to ensure they are fit to work with children.

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Due date

improve knowledge of significant events that must be notified to Ofsted. 11/08/2021

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should:

n focus professional development for staff more precisely on gaining knowledge and skills that can be used to enhance the teaching of mathematics n increase ways of fully supporting and challenging children who are quieter and less confident, particularly during group activities, to help them make the most of all learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 139945 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10138222 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 54 Number of children on roll 73

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Name of registered person

Charities Administered in Connection with the Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Trust

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reference number

Telephone number 020 8661 3002 Date of previous inspection 20 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Play House Day Nursery registered in 2004 and is located in the London Borough of Sutton. The nursery operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. There are 22 staff members, including the manager. All staff have early years qualifications from level 3 to level 6. The nursery provides funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years old.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk and discussed the setting's curriculum for all age groups. Together, they conducted a joint observation of an activity and evaluated the quality of education. n The inspector observed the quality of education during indoor and outdoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She talked with parents, staff and children at various times during the inspection. n Staff shared their views with the inspector and explained how they support children's learning and development. n The inspector checked a range of documents, including staff's suitability records and qualifications. She read written feedback from parents and took this into

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Inspection activities

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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