Clapton Park Childrens' Centre Nursery

Inspection of Clapton Park Childrens' Centre Nursery 161 Daubeney Road, London E5 0EP

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Children feel secure and comfortable in the setting's calm and supportive atmosphere. They eagerly arrive, and wave goodbye to their parents and carers. Staff provide interesting activities to help children engage in their learning. Older children enjoy circle time activities. They share their thoughts with each other. Children sing songs, such as the morning welcome song. Staff help children to learn the days of the week and months of the year when they sing. Children practise taking turns, learn respect for other's opinions and understand the importance of rules.

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The provision is good

Staff provide stimulating learning opportunities for younger children. They enjoy sensory learning experiences, such as water-play activities, which helps them to think creatively. Children learn to pour, scoop and transfer water to different containers. This helps to strengthen their hand muscles and develop their small- motor skills. Children are caring towards each other. They happily play, chat and help each other to problem-solve. Children demonstrate good levels of understanding of their impact on others. They are increasingly considerate, particularly of children who struggle with their conduct and need more support. There is a clear curriculum to support children's learning and help them make good progress over time.

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n The leadership team effectively reviews practice and provision to make continuous improvements. It successfully notifies Ofsted and the designated officer of any significant events to keep them fully informed and to meet requirements. n Children enjoy a wealth of opportunities and experiences outside in all weathers. They enjoy developing their curiosity and imagination skills exploring the large, and well-equipped outdoor area. For example, children bury items in the large sand area. They encourage their friends to find the 'buried pirate treasure '. Children develop their large gross-motor skills using bikes, balancing and climbing on the play equipment provided. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. The leadership team and staff quickly assess and identify any gaps in children's development. They have a good knowledge and understanding of children and their needs. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals. This helps

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them to find the best ways to help individual children to catch up with any delays in development. n Staff put good hygiene measures in place. They encourage children to develop their independence and self-care skills. Children and staff eat a healthy, nutritious meal together, which makes mealtimes enjoyable and sociable

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8 July 2022 experiences. Staff cater for children's dietary needs. They gently encourage children to try new foods. Staff build children's confidence and self-esteem by praising them. They treat each child as a unique individual. n Staff receive regular supervision meetings and training to help support their professional development. They say that they feel supported well and that they can approach the leadership team for help and advice when needed. The leadership team has identified that there are occasional gaps in staff implementing the curriculum as successfully as possible. As a result, some staff do not fully challenge all children's learning to help build further on their skills and knowledge. n Toddlers and older children have free access to activities and resources to enhance their play. However, some of the activities and resources for children aged under two years are not accessible to them. This restricts their free choice

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of what they want to play with. n Staff support children's mathematical development effectively. For instance, they encourage children to count objects as they play, and point out different sizes and shapes in the environment. Staff sing number songs and rhymes to children. Children count securely and have a good understanding of shape and size. n Staff have established strong parent partnerships. They share information daily, verbally and in writing. Staff provide an online electronic account of what children have been learning, including special 'wow' moments. Parents speak positively about the communication which they receive about their children. Several parents comment that the leadership team promotes a positive community experience for families.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff are confident in their safeguarding knowledge. They know what to do if they have a concern about a child. Staff understand their responsibilities to keep children safe. They are aware of the process to follow if they have a concern about a colleague. The leadership team ensures that it follows safer recruitment processes and monitors staff's ongoing suitability. There are various policies and procedures in place to keep children safe. Staff complete regular risk assessments and teach children safety rules to understand risk management. For example, they teach children how to use garden tools safely.

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should:

n monitor staff's practice more precisely, to ensure that the curriculum is implemented to build on all children's knowledge and skills even further n make it easier for children aged under two years to freely select activities and

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8 July 2022 resources of their own choice, to support their learning and growing independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450442 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10063138 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 68 Number of children on roll 114 Name of registered person London Borough of Hackney

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reference number

Telephone number 020 8986 7437 Date of previous inspection 21 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Clapton Park Children's Centre Nursery registered in 2012. It is situated in the London Borough of Hackney. The nursery opens all year round, from 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday. The provider employs 26 childcare staff. Of these, 25 staff hold appropriate early years qualifications and one holds qualified teacher status. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the leadership team and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n A member of the leadership team and the inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery, and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector talked to staff, children and parents at appropriate times during the inspection, and took account of their views. 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 went on a planned outing to the local Hackney marshes with staff and children. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with members of the leadership team. n The inspector spoke with the leadership team about the leadership and

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management of the setting. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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