Happy Journeys Day Nursery

Inspection of Happy Journeys Day Nursery 22 Church End, London NW4 4JT

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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 happy and settled at this friendly and nurturing nursery. They form positive bonds with the caring staff and engage in a wide range of stimulating and enjoyable experiences. Children learn to manage their feelings and behaviours and are beginning to understand the importance of rules and taking turns.

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The provision is good

Older children are challenged to create their own Van Gogh painting based upon the famous artist's 'Starry Night' work. They are encouraged to look at the painting and use words to describe what they see. Effective and innovative ways to promote language and communication are observed throughout the nursery. In the baby room, children delight in pulling an object from the nursery rhyme bag that represents a song, and eagerly join in with actions and gestures as staff sing along. Staff effectively model language and provide an engaging narrative to children's play, repeating vocabulary and extending sentences.

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The provision is good

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure children get the required levels of support they need. Individualised plans are used effectively to focus on the skills children need to acquire and practice to help them make the best possible progress.

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need to do better?

n Staff provide a curriculum that has a positive impact on helping children to progress through the stages of learning. They embrace children's interests and provide learning that is highly engaging. Children build on and remember what they already know and can do. Their experiences over time are planned to ensure that they have the essential skills they need for their move on to school. n Staff are good role models and give children clear explanations of expectations for behaviour. Children readily share, take turns and follow instructions. Children learn to respect and value one another. n Staff support children's developing language skills and are ambitious to build and extend their vocabulary. For example, they use opportunities to introduce pre- school children to new words, such as 'interpretation', when engaging them in creating their own paintings. They explain clearly what new words and concepts

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are to children. n Procedures are in place regarding medication and accidents, and required records are in place. However, on occasion, staff do not record information in a timely manner. n Staff place a strong emphasis on establishing and building good relationships with parents. They find out about home routines to provide consistent care for babies and toddlers. Staff help parents to support their child's learning at home.

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29 March 2022 Parents speak very positively about the staff's support and commitment to provide their children with the best possible start. n The manager supports staff well and consideration is given to promote their well-being. For instance, a staff awards scheme has been introduced, in recognition of staff performance. Staff are highly valued and report that they are well supported by managers to develop professionally. Managers meet with staff individually to discuss work performance and training needs. n Staff use mealtimes to build on children's personal independence skills and increase their awareness of healthy lifestyles. However, this time is also an extremely busy period, and some children are kept waiting for too long for their food to be served. n Staff place a strong emphasis on helping children to develop their confidence and well-being. They plan transitions to new rooms and share information about

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children's backgrounds and developmental starting points. Parents are well informed about their children's learning, including the two-year progress check. n Children are confident, self-assured and motivated to learn. They are very well prepared for their next stage of learning and eventual move on to school. Staff involve parents in supporting their children to prepare for this transition by promoting school readiness. n Children learn about keeping themselves and others safe, and the importance of regular handwashing. However, on occasions, when independently using the bathroom, they sometimes forget to follow routines for handwashing. This does not fully support their well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have a good knowledge of child protection and the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about a child. Staff describe the nursery's whistle- blowing procedures and fully understand how to report any concerns about a colleague's practice or conduct. Staff are trained to a high standard and are knowledgeable about their roles in keeping children safe. Staff recruitment is rigorous, and a thorough induction process is firmly embedded so that new staff are aware of the procedures to follow. Accurate and effective risk assessments contribute to children's safety. There are robust security arrangements to prevent unauthorised access, which is further enhanced using close-circuit television throughout the nursery.

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should:

n implement effective routines at mealtimes to ensure that children do not wait for long periods of time before eating

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should:

29 March 2022 n take all necessary steps to consistently promote the good health of children, including implementing effective handwashing procedures n review procedures for the administration and record-keeping of children's medication.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2526043 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10226408 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 84 Number of children on roll 149 Name of registered person SJV Group Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 02030518630 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Happy Journeys Day Nursery is situated in the borough of Barnet and registered in 2019 to care for 84 children. The nursery employs 33 childcare staff, the majority of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The nursery opens Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The nursery provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This is the first routine inspection at the setting since it was registered. The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The provider took the inspector on a learning walk of the nursery to discuss the early years curriculum. n The inspector spoke with children and parents to take account of their views. The provider and staff discussed with the inspector the day-to-day running of the setting and the policies and procedures. 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. n The provider and inspector observed an activity together to reflect on the impact of the curriculum.

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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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