Kiddies Kottage Addiscombe

Inspection of Kiddies Kottage Addiscombe Addiscombe Boys Club, 45 Stroud Green Way, Croydon, Surrey CR0 7BE

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 Not applicable

p.1

The provision is good

Children arrive happily at the pre-school. They quickly become immersed in their play and learning. All children develop secure and trusting bonds with their key person and all staff. Staff know children individually. This helps them to assess and plan accordingly for children's interests and what they need to learn next through topics they enjoy. Children have a positive attitude to their learning. They are eager to join in the activities which are planned for them. For example, children enjoy playing with play dough, and talk about making 'dumplings' like they do at home. Staff respond to children's individual needs, giving them lots of praise and encouragement.

p.2

The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good and they play with each other cooperatively. They understand the rules of the setting and remind each other of these. Children form friendships and support those who are quiet or reluctant to join in and understand what is happening next. Children eagerly try new things. They practise their physical skills and coordination. For example, children keenly race each other in ride-on toys, and jump along soft blocks safely in the soft-play area. Children's language is supported well, and those who speak English as an additional language enjoy hearing songs sung in their home language during group times.

p.2

need to do better?

n The manager and staff team have an ambitious expectation for all children. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those from a disadvantaged background are supported well. Staff use information gathered from parents and their observations to plan for children's learning from the start. Staff regularly analyse what children already know and identify what they need to learn next. Staff work well with other professionals. All children make progress from their starting points in development. n Staff know children well, and talk about what children know and can do. They plan activities to incorporate children's interests to challenge their learning further. However, staff do not consistently challenge those children who stay all day at the pre-school during routines and activities. n Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, have many opportunities to develop their communication and language skills. Staff

p.2

need to do better?

enable children to hear and repeat words. They introduce new words, such as 'squashy' and 'shiny', to extend children's vocabulary. Children enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, and staff model language well. n Children learn the skills which they need for the next stage of their learning. Staff help children to leave the setting as confident, independent, resilient and inquisitive individuals. Children are curious and motivated as they fill and empty pots at water play. They eagerly re-enact a familiar story in the garden.

p.2

need to do better?

14 June 2022 n Overall, staff support children's early mathematical skills, such as introducing counting and recognising shapes. Children keenly count the legs on the spider and choose the shape which they need for a rocket. However, staff do not promote wider mathematical concepts with children. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are happy with the care and education which their children receive. They say that they like the kind and caring staff, and feel supported. Parents benefit from the two-way communication and are happy with suggestions to help their children learn at home. n The manager monitors the quality of education and care which staff provide for children. Staff routinely observe each other's practice and provide each other with helpful feedback to support their future performance. They regularly evaluate their practice and the pre-school. For instance, staff, along with children and parents, share strengths and improvements to inform the pre-

p.2

need to do better?

school's action plan. n Staff make use of regular training. For example, they have recently completed training in behaviour management. As a result of their training, staff comment that they have seen a positive impact. They are more consistent in praising children's positive behaviour and have introduced strategies to support this. This helps children to manage their feelings and begin to self-regulate themselves.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The manager and staff have a good knowledge of safeguarding and how to protect children. They are aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. Staff have secure knowledge of local safeguarding procedures and where to report concerns. They recognise how to identify those children who may develop extreme views or behaviours. Staff know the importance of monitoring children's attendance. The manager completes initial checks and ongoing checks to ensure that all staff are suitable to work with children.

p.3

should:

n enable those children who stay all day to be consistently challenged in their learning during routines and activities n support staff to strengthen children's mathematical skills further.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 2572578 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10239142 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Sessional day care

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 29 Number of children on roll 23 Name of registered person Aces and Associates Ltd

p.4

reference number

Telephone number +447765583980 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Kiddies Kottage Addiscombe registered in 2020 and is situated in Addiscombe, in the London Borough of Croydon. The pre-school is open during term time from 9am to 3pm each weekday. There are six members of staff, all of whom hold early years qualifications. The pre-school offers funded places for children aged two, three and four years.

p.4

Inspection activities

n This is the first 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 manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The manager and the inspector completed a joint observation of a focused activity n The inspector spoke to parents to gain an understanding of their views. n The manager provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

p.5

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.5

Inspection activities

14 June 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.5

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.6

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.6

Inspection activities

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

p.6

Inspection activities

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

p.6