Little Friends Nursery

Inspection of Little Friends Nursery Woodside Pavilion, High Road, London N22 8JZ

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children and babies are very happy, safe, and content at this setting. Children form extremely close bonds with staff who provide them with excellent care as they sensitively anticipate and attend to their needs with warmth and understanding. All the children show a can-do attitude. Babies and toddlers delight as they join in with the music teacher, singing songs, babbling, waving coloured scarves, and shaking instruments to the beat alongside the older children. Children show great enthusiasm and excitement outside in the wide-open garden space. They flourish in this language-rich environment; they show confidence and are highly motivated to play and learn about nature and animals. Children thoroughly enjoy the excellent range of high-quality resources, both inside and outside. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive immediate support from skilled and highly trained staff. Staff support children who speak English as an additional

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language exceptionally well and, as a result, children progress well. For example, children confidently talk to staff in both English and their home language.

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The provision is outstanding

Staff celebrate the unique qualities of each individual child. Children learn about their differences and caring for others and all children behave very well. They cooperate during play by sharing and taking turns. Staff have exceptionally high expectations for the children's learning and plan challenging activities based on the children's interests. Children are well prepared for their future learning, and they are exceptionally eager to learn.

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n Partnerships with parents are outstanding. Parents are extremely happy with the high-quality service they receive. They say that staff are caring, flexible and supportive. Parents comment that the staff team are 'amazing'. They commend the staff for the excellent, diverse and language-rich environment their children experience. Parents know what their children are learning through the online home learning application. n The highly qualified manager and experienced staff team go above and beyond what is required and are inspirational. Staff are warm, very kind and considerate. They know the children extremely well and develop deep bonds with them. n The nursery provides extended settling-in sessions to help children to quickly feel secure and this promotes children's emotional well-being. n Staff expertly plan an educational programme that is ambitious for all the children. Communication and language is at the heart of this nursery's

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curriculum. Staff enhance children's language skills by consistently introducing new vocabulary during play. For example, children confidently describe burying treasure and building a castle, using language to explain what they are doing,

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27 May 2022 such as 'dig deeper, under, over, higher' and 'reward'. Staff recognise the importance of reading books, singing songs, and chanting rhymes in different languages to promote children's language skills to the highest level. n The play opportunities are inspirational. The children learn about nature and their natural environment. The children feed the rabbits and older children learn how to be safe and take care when they collect eggs that the hens lay. These engaging tasks are extremely well matched to the children's abilities. n Children benefit greatly from time spent outdoors. They develop high levels of curiosity, imagination, and concentration. For example, toddlers explore the consistency of foam as they use their fingers to make marks and the older children listen to sounds in words and write the letters they represent. Staff know when to sit back and observe, and when to engage children in detailed

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conversations. This supports children to become excellent communicators. n Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They learn about healthy foods and willingly eat different foods at mealtimes. Older children are independent and confident when taking care of their personal needs and staff show respect to children during nappy changing routines. n Staff understand the importance of providing physical activities for babies' and young children's brain development. The children are delighted to run in the garden as they develop their coordination skills. Older children climb and skilfully negotiate equipment and babies cruise, crawl, and toddle confidently. n Staff work closely with parents and other professionals. They rigorously focus on what the children need to learn next. Interventions and targets are excellent for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. As a result, all children make rapid progress.

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n The manager provides the staff with extensive training, coaching and continuous professional development opportunities that enhance their skills and knowledge. She monitors and works closely with the staff to ensure outstanding teaching is maintained.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff demonstrate excellent knowledge of their safeguarding responsibilities. They regularly attend safeguarding training to strengthen their knowledge further. Staff prioritise the safety of all the children and are highly vigilant. They know how to record and report any concerns about children's welfare. The manager works closely with other professionals to ensure care and early help is received swiftly. They implement robust recruitment and induction procedures for all new staff to ensure their suitability to be with children. They understand the procedures to follow for allegations made against staff. Staff thoroughly and consistently risk assess the environment and activities. Children learn about safety and taking risks, they know how to keep themselves and others safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554622 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10174795 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 48 Number of children on roll 48 Name of registered person LFN Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 02088881999 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Friends Nursery re-registered in 2018. The setting is managed by LFN Ltd, situated in Wood Green, within the London Borough of Haringey. The setting provides both full-time and part-time sessions Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, for 48 weeks of the year. The setting currently employs nine members of staff, including the manager. Of these, eight staff hold appropriate early years qualifications.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector disscussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the manager. n The inspector took account of children's and parents' views during the inspection. 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 inspector talked to staff at the appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector checked the relevant documentation, including staff recruitment records, paediatric first-aid training certificates, and records of attendance.

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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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