Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Eltham

Inspection of Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Eltham 1 Alderwood Road, London SE9 2JY

p.1

Overall effectiveness Good

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

p.1

The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in this well-resourced and welcoming setting. They enjoy a wide range of challenging indoor and outdoor activities. Children are very well behaved. They respond well to gentle reminders by staff that help them learn about expectations of their behaviour. Children know and understand the daily routines as staff give them warnings about what is happening next and sing songs that link to the daily routines. Children share and take turns well during play. Babies enjoy lots of cuddles and support. Children have good relationships and show strong bonds with staff. This helps all children, including those who have additional needs, to feel safe and secure in their learning environment.

p.2

The provision is good

Older children are making very good progress. They are productive and concentrate well during adult-led activities. Staff successfully use children's interests and learning needs to provide a challenging and ambitious curriculum that clearly extends children's learning. For example, children keenly join in activities about their bodies. They play picture matching games and talk to staff about their body parts and internal organs. While using the doctor's set, children talk about how the plasters stop blood coming out of veins as they skilfully put plasters and bandages on staff.

p.2

The provision is good

Children who have additional needs are supported exceptionally well. Staff show high regard to ensuring inclusive practice. They have used funding appropriately to make improvements to the learning environment, resources and staffing arrangements. As a result, children who have additional needs make good progress from their starting points.

p.2

need to do better?

n Leaders, managers and staff have made good progress since the last inspection. They have made significant improvements and successfully met all actions raised. They have improved staff supervision and developed consistent ways of working. As a result, the quality of care and education has improved. n Regular supervision meetings and opportunities for continuous professional development and support from leaders and managers have enabled staff to make improvements. For example, consistent methods of planning and assessment in all group rooms now ensure that the curriculum is ambitious and reflects children's learning needs and interests. n Children are supported well in learning about their different home languages. During story time, staff show toddlers the new book and electronic pen that translates the story in different languages. A new book library enables children, parents and staff to use books written in dual languages. Staff have introduced

p.2

need to do better?

Makaton sign language, which children are actively using with staff.

p.2

need to do better?

18 May 2022 Consequently, children's communication and language skills are rapidly improving. n Staff work closely with parents to ensure toilet training is consistent and successful. However, the organisation of nappy changing arrangements in a busy part of the pre-school room does not fully assure children's privacy. n Children's understanding of good hygiene practice and personal care is promoted well by staff. For example, children wash their hands regularly and staff explain that food or cutlery dropped on the floor is now dirty and cannot be used. Children learn about the importance of protecting their skin while applying sun cream with staff and talk about wearing their sun hats. n Sometimes the raised voices of staff and children during play result in high noise levels in the open-plan pre-school room. This makes it harder for children to develop their speaking and listening skills and disturbs the overall quality of their

p.2

need to do better?

learning experiences. n Older children enjoy focus activities with staff. They are supported well in learning to count accurately and begin simple addition while using small bricks. Staff sequence activities well to build on what children already know. As a result, older children are developing good mathematical skills. n Parents comment positively about the quality of care. They say that their children are happy and making good progress. Their children are more confident, independent and ready for when they move on to school. Parents say that staff are friendly and regularly share information about their children's progress. n Staff talk to children about good oral health while children use toothbrushes to brush large pretend sets of teeth. Children keenly explain that their teeth are in their mouth and that they need to care for their teeth because they need them to bite their food. Staff talk to children about foods that are good for them.

p.3

need to do better?

Children serve their own food and help themselves to water throughout the day. This ensures that children develop healthy eating habits as they learn to self- regulate the amount of food or water they need.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for ensuring children's safety in the setting have improved. The provider has reflected on recent incidents and made changes to the mealtime procedures to support children's well-being and safety. These changes are in their infancy and need to be closely monitored by managers and embedded in staff's practice to ensure children's individual dietary needs are consistently met. Staff show a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures. They have completed relevant training and know what to do if they are concerned about a child's welfare or if allegations are made against staff. All required documents are in place and staff ensure the premises are well maintained to promote children's safety.

p.3

should:

n reduce noise levels, particularly in the pre-school room, to promote children's speaking and listening skills and optimise their learning experiences n review nappy changing routines in the pre-school room to assure children's privacy and further promote their personal independence n monitor and embed the recent improvements made to mealtime procedures into all staffs practice, to ensure all managers and staff understand about the consequences of children's allergies and minimise risks so that children's individual dietary needs are consistently met.

p.4

Setting details

Unique reference number EY553599 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10220321 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

p.5

inspection

Total number of places 59 Number of children on roll 110 Name of registered person Little Learning Academy Ltd

p.5

reference number

Telephone number 020 3802 8811 Date of previous inspection 24 November 2021

p.5

Information about this early years setting

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Eltham registered in 2018. It is located in Eltham, in the London Borough of Greenwich. The setting is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, for 51 weeks of the year. Sessional care is also offered Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 1pm and from 1pm to 6.30pm. The setting receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. There is a team of 34 staff, of whom 20 staff hold early years qualifications between level 2 and level 6.

p.5

Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the curriculum they offer and how the setting is organised. n The inspector held discussions with staff, parents and children and took account of their views. n The inspector sampled a range of required documents, including children's records and staff's vetting and recruitment checks and qualifications. n The inspector and the manager completed a joint observation of staff during an activity and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning.

p.6

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.

p.6

Inspection activities

18 May 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.6

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.7

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.7

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.7