Fountain Nursery

Inspection of Fountain Nursery 10 Burlington Road, New Malden, Surrey KT3 4NY

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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 who attend Fountain Nursery come from diverse backgrounds and some speak or understand other languages. They and their families receive a very warm welcome from staff as they arrive for the day. Children who need some reassurance receive plenty of cuddles and attention. This helps children to settle quickly with their friends. Children move confidently around the learning environments, which shows that they are happy and feel safe. The close relationships between children and staff help children to behave well.

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The provision is good

Children respond positively to staff's high expectations for their learning. Younger children are beginning to take turns and share their toys. Older children are learning to manage their feelings and to understand how these can have an impact on other people. Children have access to a variety of stimulating and age- appropriate resources, which are easily accessible to them. This motivates children to learn and play. For example, babies show their curiosity as they explore wooden rings and building blocks with staff. Toddlers investigate fabrics and find interesting ways to use them in their play. Dressing up is a popular activity with the older children. They enjoy using superhero and princess costumes to assist their creativity and imagination.

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need to do better?

n The provider and the manager are ambitious and committed to improving all aspects of the nursery. Together, they work effectively to evaluate the strengths and identify areas for development. For example, they have reviewed the way that staff observe and monitor children's learning. This has enabled staff to plan an ambitious and rich curriculum for the children. n Staff are happy with the support they receive from the manager. They have opportunities to develop their knowledge and teaching skills. For instance, following training, staff have increased their confidence in managing children's good behaviour. n Staff organise a range of cultural and religious events, such as Diwali and Chinese New Year. They also celebrate gender diversity events to teach children about similarities and differences between people. Children are developing a good sense of community and respect for others. n Staff promote children's communication and language skills well. For example,

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need to do better?

they use gestures and facial expressions when interacting with the children. All children have lots of fun as they listen to nursery stories and sing songs. However, during group activities, some staff members do not use questioning to best effect. This does not fully extend children's ideas and thinking skills, particularly the older ones. n Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make

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23 June 2022 rapid progress in their learning. For instance, children gain strong levels of physical skills, which they demonstrate while catching and kicking balls outdoors. In addition, they use their growing social skills to interact well with their peers and adults. n Staff are successful in promoting children's early mathematical skills. For example, they help children to count and introduce concepts such as 'higher' and 'taller'. This adds to children's enjoyment and motivates them to 'make the biggest tower ever'. Babies and toddlers build their counting skills in an enjoyable way when singing number songs. n Staff engage children in play and conversation. However, at times, they do not monitor the noise levels indoors as effectively as possible. As a result, some children find it hard to concentrate on their learning. n Children develop strong self-help and independence skills. For example, older

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children take responsibility for their personal hygiene and learn the importance of washing their hands after using the toilet. This helps to minimise the spread of infectious illnesses. n Parents speak highly of the service they and their children receive. They describe staff as very 'warm and nurturing'. Parents appreciate the regular information staff share with them about their children's learning. This strong partnership has positive benefits for children's learning and well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider and the manager work well together to ensure staff are suitable to work with children. They offer a thorough induction programme for new staff to help them understand their roles and responsibilities. Staff promote children's safety and welfare very well. They know how to identify and report any safeguarding concerns to relevant agencies. This includes in the event that an allegation is made against staff members. Staff work closely with parents to gather information about children's individual dietary needs, including allergies. Staff deployment is effective. This enables staff to supervise children well to help keep them safe.

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should:

n build on staff's knowledge of how to use questioning to extend children's ideas and thinking skills, particularly the older ones n help staff to monitor and manage the noise levels indoors to help children to concentrate on their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2543025 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10221483 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 40 Number of children on roll 32 Name of registered person Sumestry Group Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07599722679 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Fountain Nursery registered in 2019 and is located in the London Borough of Kingston upon Thames. It opens from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 50 weeks a year. The nursery employs 15 staff. The manager has completed a degree in early years at level 6. Nine staff members hold childcare qualifications at level 1 to level 3. The nursery receives government funding for children aged three and four 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 inspector observed teaching practices and the impact these have on children's learning. She carried out a joint observation with the manager and evaluated this with the manager and the provider. n The inspector checked some of the setting's documentation, including staff's suitability records and training certificates. n The inspector held discussions with the provider and the manager. She interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents and staff spoke with the inspector to share their views on the quality of the provision.

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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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