Little Learners Nursery: St Saviour's

Inspection of Little Learners Nursery: St Saviour's 33 Verulam Avenue, Walthamstow, London E17 8ER

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Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children are tremendously happy within this exceptionally calm and nurturing environment. Staff are extremely attentive to children's well-being and, as a result, strong attachments are formed.

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The provision is outstanding

The setting has extremely high expectations of children. Children show high levels of independence, both in their learning and in their self-care. Children demonstrate that they are skilled problem solvers. They learn how to keep themselves safe by managing risks. When building a zoo for animals based on their core text 'Dear Zoo', children realised they should not climb on crates as they were too wobbly. Children's behaviour is impeccable. They understand the rules and boundaries of the setting. When minor disagreements occur, children show they have the skills to negotiate conflict independently.

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The provision is outstanding

The curriculum is skilfully designed to ensure the maximum impact on all children. The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is exceptional. Support plans are swiftly put in place and children are supported to make remarkable progress from their starting points. The setting is constantly reviewing how it continues to ensure SEND children are positively represented. This enables all children, regardless of their ability, to develop high levels of self-esteem and confidence.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and managers are extremely passionate and inspirational. They have a clear vision for the setting. The setting has a team of highly qualified staff who understand how to prepare children for the next stage in their learning. Staff receive regular, focused training and support to deliver high-quality learning experiences for all children. n The promotion of communication and the development of children's language are exceptionally strong across the setting. Babies benefit from stories and songs that involve lots of repetition, and this aids language development. As children move through the rooms, weekly core texts, such as 'Dear Zoo', allow children to extend their vocabulary and use language in context. Staff make excellent use of opportunities to help children recall information and use their broadening vocabulary. The setting delivers a successful phonics programme for children that promotes their school readiness.

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n Staff at the setting are extremely skilled in creating unique learning opportunities for children. During 'Green Heart Week' in February, children tracked a whale shark. As well as learning about conservation, the experience generated many mathematical opportunities. Children learned to measure distance on a map. They learned that the length of a typical whale shark was

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3 March 2022 bigger than their classroom. Children worked out how many of them they needed to weigh the same as a shark. n The setting is a wonderful celebration of diversity and inclusion. Children and families share with others the celebrations that are important to them. Parents become involved with helping create events that promote inclusion. Staff invite families into the setting to read to children in home languages, such as Spanish and German. Children learn to respect the differences that make each other unique. n Staff are excellent role models for children. Caring for the setting's animals, which include alpacas, chickens and a corn snake, children learn to have empathy for living creatures. Staff talk to the children about being gentle with the animals, and this translates into how they should treat each other. Children are kind to each other and work together incredibly well to achieve results.

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n Partnership with parents is exceptionally strong. Parents are involved in all aspects of the setting. The setting uses parent planning forms to involve parents in planning for their child's next step. Parents report being extremely happy with the level of communication from the setting. Leaders and managers provide extra support to parents through leading workshops on topics, such as potty training or school readiness. n Leaders and managers are extremely reflective in their practice. Regular feedback is invited from parents and carers. The setting works closely with the local authority and other agencies to support the needs of all children. Senior staff use their expertise to lead sessions with other settings and for newly qualified teachers, sharing best practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The setting has extremely robust safeguarding arrangements in place. Staff are clear on the signs that might indicate children are at risk of harm or abuse. Staff are clear on the reporting procedures. Each staff member has a lanyard which contains all safeguarding numbers. Staff are clear on the importance of whistle- blowing if they have concerns about a member of staff. All staff have completed training on the 'Prevent' duty. They recognise the importance of being alert to signs that indicate children and their families may be vulnerable to radicalisation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482898 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10138123 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

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

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inspection

Total number of places 125 Number of children on roll 104 Name of registered person Little Learners Nursery Group

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reference number

Telephone number 02085200612 Date of previous inspection 11 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Little Learners Nursery: St Saviour's registered in 2014. It is situated within the site of St Saviour's Primary School in Walthamstow, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The nursery operates throughout the year, except for bank holidays and Christmas closures. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm. The provider employs 28 permanent members of staff. Of those, 19 hold level 2 and above childcare qualifications. The setting also has a bank staff team and administration staff. The provider receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two and three years.

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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 nursery directors and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

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n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the nominated individual. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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