The Little Honey Bees Day Nursery

Inspection of The Little Honey Bees Day Nursery Shaftesbury House 49 - 51 Uxbridge Rd, London W5 5SA

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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

Child are very happy and secure in this inclusive and welcoming environment. Children's care and emotional well-being are a high priority. Staff are attentive to babies' needs and provide a secure base for them to feel safe to explore from.

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The provision is good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. Staff know children's needs and interests well. Children eagerly join in activities and are motivated to learn. They learn to do things for themselves and rapidly develop skills which help prepare them for the next stage in learning, including their eventual move to school.

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The provision is good

Children consistently behave very well. Staff are good role models for them. They show respect and listen to what children say. Children develop positive patterns of behaviour and make good decisions. For instance, they show respect for others, encourage their friends to join in and take turns during activities.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy the healthy food, and mealtimes are sociable occasions when children and staff chat and staff teach children about healthy eating.

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The provision is good

Managers and staff work well together. Overall, they have high expectations of all children, including those with special educational needs and /or disabilities. However, some minor weaknesses in the management and organisation of activities mean that children's learning is not yet extended to the highest level.

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need to do better?

n Staff work closely with parents to enable children to receive good-quality care and education which support their individual needs and interests. Staff share information with parents about their child's progress and ways to support their child's learning at home. They work with parents and other professionals to narrow any identified gaps in children's learning. Overall, parents' feedback indicates that they are happy with the care and support their children receive. n Children are confident and motivated to learn. They concentrate during activities and use their mathematical and problem-solving skills. For example, they learn to use scales and consider which objects are heavy or light. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including moving on to school. n Staff interact warmly with babies, using routines such as nappy changing and singing to communicate and help develop babies' early stages of speech.

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need to do better?

n Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported. Staff make use of their language skills and learn key words in children's home languages. Children enjoy speaking to their friends in English and home languages. Staff ask children questions and encourage their use of language.

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need to do better?

10 August 2021 n Staff are well supported by the managers. Induction, support and training opportunities enable staff to clearly understand their role and responsibilities. The use of an online system for recording child development has reduced paperwork and enables staff to spend focused time with children. n Children are confident and develop high levels of self -esteem. They form close bonds with other children and staff who care for them. Babies are settled and have a strong sense of belonging. n Children enjoy exploring and learn about safety and risk. They understand why they must follow instructions when they go out. Children have great fun as they pretend to cook with natural materials. They talk about why they need to be careful, as the cooking pots get hot. n Children have access to a wide range of suitable resources. They are able to participate in a varied and interesting curriculum. However, there are fewer

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need to do better?

opportunities for children to extend their learning outdoors or explore their interests through activities in the local community. n Staff provide good learning opportunities for children throughout the day. However, staff do not always organise mixed-age groups times as well as possible to ensure all children have the opportunity for challenge.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff demonstrate a secure understanding of procedures to keep children safe. Staff know the signs which may indicate a child is at risk of harm. This includes knowledge of wider safeguarding concerns, such as female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty guidance. Staff understand how to report concerns. They closely supervise children and provide a secure environment to ensure children remain safe. When appointing new staff, the manager follows safe recruitment processes to ensure staff are suitable and have the skills they need.

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should:

n review the organisation of group times to ensure these are tailored to meet each child's emerging skills and extend their learning even further n consider how the curriculum can be improved to include opportunities for children who enjoy learning outdoors to broaden their experiences and interests.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2545657 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10203999 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 91 Number of children on roll 29 Name of registered person Droch, Saleena

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reference number

Telephone number 07828286269 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The Little Honey Bees Day Nursery registered in 2019 and is situated in the London Borough of Ealing. The nursery is open Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm throughout the year, except for two weeks during the Christmas period. The nursery employs five members of staff, including the manager. Of these, four hold a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the 2020-2021 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. Inspectors discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and have taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The manager and the inspectors completed a 'learning walk' across all areas of the nursery and talked about how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspectors completed joint observations with the nursery managers. n Parents spoke to the inspectors to share their views and experiences of the nursery. n The inspectors held discussions with the managers, staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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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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