Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool

Inspection of Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, TEDDINGTON, Middlesex TW11 0LW

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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 are happy and enjoy the time they spend at the nursery. Staff are nurturing and committed to forming strong bonds with children and families. This helps children to feel safe and secure in the environment. Children behave very well. Older children understand what is expected of them and are learning to share and play cooperatively. Staff offer gentle reminders to younger children. They are respectful and provide plenty of praise and encouragement, helping to raise children's confidence and self-esteem.

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The provision is good

The curriculum is rich, varied and exciting. Children benefit from a wide range of experiences that are interesting and capture their attention. For example, babies are fascinated as they explore the texture of different creative materials and resources. They develop their small-muscle skills as they roll sponges in paint and make marks on paper. Toddlers are curious and show a positive attitude to learning as they explore their natural environment. They delight in grinding fresh herbs, picked from their allotment, with a mortar and pestle. They eagerly describe the aroma it provides. Pre-school children demonstrate increasing levels of independence and creativity. They persevere as they experiment with water, shaving foam and food colouring to make 'heavy rain clouds' and 'exploding volcanoes'. All children make good progress.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and staff are totally committed to the care and education of all children. There is a strong team ethos and a shared vision for continual improvement. The manager carries out supervisions with staff and checks in on their well- being regularly. Staff state that they feel well supported by the manager and have ample opportunities for training and professional development. n Staff know the children extremely well and provide a caring and nurturing environment. Overall, staff observe and assess children's development accurately and plan well for intended learning. However, during group activities, some staff do not consider the best ways to ensure quieter children are supported and encouraged to participate more fully. As a result, some children lose interest and wander off during these activities. n Staff in the baby room provide exciting experiences for babies. For example, staff repeat words, provide a running commentary and use a variety of

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communication methods, including sign language, to communicate. Babies thrive as they learn new signs and gestures to convey their feelings, wants and needs. They benefit greatly from the caring and sensitive interactions they receive. n Staff support children to learn about leading a healthy lifestyle. The chef prepares healthy and nutritious meals on site, which often incorporates the wide variety of vegetables the children have grown in their allotment. Children

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3 August 2022 develop their independence by self-serving their lunch and pouring their own drinks. Staff engage children in lively conversations as they discuss healthy eating and why it is important to exercise. n Staff provide a wealth of opportunities for children to learn about the natural world. Children go on regular outings in the local community and have a good understanding of sustainability. They re-use various household items, designing and upcycling them into garden planters and wildlife areas. Furthermore, children enjoy growing and planting, they eagerly water the many fruits and vegetables they grow and talk about those they will eventually harvest. This helps to broaden children's knowledge of the world around them. n Overall, children's communication and language is promoted well, including those with speech delay and special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff introduce new words to widen children's vocabulary. They talk to children as

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they play, narrating what is going on and asking questions. However, there are occasions when staff do not fully enhance children's thinking skills. For example, they do not always ask children challenging questions or give them enough time to think when responding to questions. n Partnership with parents is strong. Parents report that they feel confident that their children are safe and well looked after within the nursery. They value the many ways that staff communicate with them, including through daily feedback, parent meetings and an online system of communication. These positive interactions help to provide consistency and continuity in children's care and learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff have a good understanding of their role in safeguarding children. They know the possible signs that a child may be at risk and how to report any concerns about children's safety and welfare. Staff are supported through training on various aspects of safeguarding, both at induction, and through additional training and staff meetings. Rigorous and robust recruitment procedures are in place for all staff. Staff assess risks well, to ensure that children are safe in the indoor and outdoor environments.

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should:

n strengthen staff's planning and implementation of group times to consistently meet the needs of all children who take part, especially those who are less confident n give children more time to think about and respond to questions, to further develop their critical thinking and communication and language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2549342 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10215685 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

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

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inspection

Total number of places 80 Number of children on roll 48 Name of registered person The London Early Years Foundation

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reference number

Telephone number 02089436300 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Bushy Tails Day Nursery and Preschool registered in 2019 and is situated in Teddington, Middlesex. The nursery employs 16 members of staff. Of these, four staff hold qualifications at level 6, six staff hold early years qualifications at level 3 and two staff hold qualifications at level 2. The nursery employs regular bank staff who have appropriate qualifications and experience. It is open from 7.45am to 6.15pm on Monday to Friday, throughout the year, apart from bank holidays. It receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two-, three- and four-years-old.

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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 manager and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n At suitable times during the inspection, the inspector spoke to staff, parents and children and took their views into account. n The inspector and the manager observed interactions between adults and children. They discussed the learning that took place. n The manager and her staff explained their role in safeguarding children to the inspector. n The inspector viewed a range of documents relating to safeguarding, suitability of staff and record-keeping.

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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.

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