Blossom Patch Nursery

Inspection of Blossom Patch Nursery Old Oak Methodist Church, The Fairway, London, Middlesex W3 7PW

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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 safe and happy at the nursery. They arrive with big smiles on their faces and go into the nursery excited about the day ahead. Parents speak highly about the progress their children are making at the nursery. They value the warmth of the staff and the regular communication about what their children have been doing each day. Staff build trusting relationships with children. Children approach them for comfort, reassurance or to enthusiastically share their ideas. The manager is passionate about giving every child a good start in life. Overall, she has designed a clear and progressive programme of learning. Staff carefully consider how they can plan activities that support children in achieving their next steps. This means that children are well prepared for the next stage on their learning journey, such as school.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well. Staff clearly explain children's achievements to them. For example, they provide specific praise and say, 'Wow, you are waiting for your turn so well.' This helps children to understand what is expected of them. Staff morale is high and the atmosphere is a positive one. Staff work collaboratively and communicate respectfully as a team. This shows children the importance of respect and being considerate towards others.

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need to do better?

n Staff teach children to be independent. Very young children collect their own coat when it is time to go in the garden. Toddlers and pre-school children put on their coats and are learning how to zip them up. Children use cutlery well to feed themselves at mealtimes. They independently access the resources they wish to use, which helps children to build their confidence and self-esteem. n Children take pride in their nursery environment. They proudly show visitors their work on the wall and every child participates very well when it is time to tidy up. This helps children to learn to take care of the environment around them. n Staff confidently explain the progress their key children make and what their next steps are. They plan successfully, overall, to help them achieve these steps. This leads to children making good progress from their individual starting points. n The manager has clear expectations for the planning and implementation of the

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curriculum for communication and language. Staff get down to the children's level and model language well. In the baby room, staff make good use of repetition and comment throughout the day on what the children are doing. For example, as babies slide down the slide, staff repeat 'down, down, down'. This helps children build vocabulary. n Children develop their physical skills well. They ride bicycles, climb up the climbing frame and balance on a beam. Children have fun as they play. They

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need to do better?

18 November 2021 focus well on making marks, pinching and pressing play dough and manipulating small objects during various activities. This supports children to strengthen the small muscles in their hands and prepares them for learning to write. n Staff work hard to teach children to be kind and empathetic towards each other. Children care about their friends and help them whenever help is needed. For example, they get their friend a tissue or help them to build a tower if they are finding this challenging. n The manager and staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to make good progress. They work well with external agencies and use the strategies recommended by them to support these children. n The manager ensures that effective systems of supervision and training are in place to support staff. She encourages staff to make progress in their careers through encouraging them to participate in many different professional

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development opportunities. For example, several staff have completed relevant university courses with the help of the manager. This has a positive impact on outcomes for children. n Staff use some effective strategies to support children who speak English as an additional language. However, the manager and staff have not fully considered how they can support this group of children even further to reach their full potential.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have good knowledge of what to do if they have concerns regarding a child's well-being. They attend regular training to ensure their safeguarding knowledge is kept up to date. Important safeguarding information is clearly displayed in the setting for staff to access, if necessary. The manager attends local authority safeguarding meetings to ensure she is aware of any specific safeguarding issues in the local area. The manager and staff support vulnerable children very well. The manager uses effective systems to recruit staff and to ensure their ongoing suitability.

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should:

n plan more effectively to support children who speak English as an additional language, to raise their achievements to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562188 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10191006 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 49 Number of children on roll 38 Name of registered person Musey, Genevieve Mawufemor

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reference number

Telephone number 02084739417 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Blossom Patch Nursery registered in 2018. The nursery is located in the London Borough of Ealing. The nursery is open five days a week, from 7am to 6.45pm, throughout most of the year. There are 10 members of staff, eight of whom have suitable qualifications.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 together and discussed the curriculum. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the manager. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing in the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector had discussions with staff and parents and took their views into account. n The inspector reviewed documentation and held a discussion with the manager.

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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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