The Wendy House

Inspection of The Wendy House 5 Brockhampton Road, HAVANT, Hampshire PO9 1NU

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 Inadequate

p.1

The provision is good

Children access a homely environment which is well resourced to support learning. They arrive happily and settle well. Children enjoy playing with their friends. For example, they role play a boat trip with each child taking a different role. Children benefit from warm and caring relationships with staff who know them well, and they will look for support and comfort as needed. All children access a well-planned and appropriate curriculum, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

p.2

The provision is good

Children are curious and explore enthusiastically. They make choices from the activities staff plan for them around regular themes. For instance, they roll their toy cars down ramps and delight as they drop off the end and splash in water. Children enjoy books and stories either alone or read by staff. Children concentrate well and spend extended periods focusing on different aspects of their play. For example, they enjoy exploring paint and other materials to create sunflower pictures. Younger children delight in investigating different sensory materials, such as cornflour and water. Children behave well and understand the expectations for behaviour and nursery routines. As necessary, they receive gentle reminders from staff and support to understand the implications of their actions on others. As a result, children learn appropriate behaviours and good social skills.

p.2

need to do better?

n Managers have worked hard to make improvements since the last inspection. They have sought support and advice from the local authority regarding the changes that needed to be made. Consequently, the quality of care and education at the nursery has risen significantly. n Managers and staff have a clear picture of what they want children to learn. They design activities and experiences to enrich what children already know and can do. They plan carefully according to each child's individual needs. As a result, all children make good progress and are ready for the next stage in their learning. n Communication and language are a strong focus in the nursery. On the whole, staff support language development well. They introduce new words and encourage children's speech. The nursery curriculum includes the use of singing and rhymes to support the development and understanding of language even further. However, staff do not ensure that children receive these opportunities

p.2

need to do better?

on a regular basis. n Vulnerable and disadvantaged children receive good support for their learning and well-being. Additional funding is spent appropriately to further enhance opportunities for all children. However, staff do not consistently use planned interactions effectively, such as visual aids, to support children to communicate

p.2

need to do better?

2 August 2022 and express their feelings. n Staff ensure that children spend as much time as possible outdoors. Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills. Staff provide younger children with resources to enable them to cruise and pull themselves to standing. Additionally, there are various parts of the garden where older children are able to climb. They also build assault courses to practise balancing. This enables them to learn to take risks in a safe place. n Good arrangements are in place for the provision of food and drink and for teaching children about healthy choices. Children are able to access drinking water at all times to support their good health. However, staff do not always encourage children to independently make choices at mealtimes. Additionally, they do not continually consider the hygiene implications of where children sit for snack or of placing children's lunch boxes on the floor.

p.2

need to do better?

n Managers have effective systems in place to develop staff practice. They offer regular opportunities for staff to meet on a one-to-one basis. They use these meetings to discuss any concerns about children and reflect on individual skills. Additionally, staff are able to access regular training to further develop their knowledge. As a result, the quality of teaching and interactions children receive is strong and supports their learning well. n Partnerships with parents and other agencies are strong. Regular liaison ensures that children's needs are understood and met. Staff support home learning well through the sharing of activity ideas and the use of the lending library. Parents speak highly of the setting and value the support staff offer to help children settle and also to prepare for the move to school.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

Robust recruitment procedures ensure that those caring for children are suitable to do so. Managers carry out effective risk assessments to ensure that children access a safe and secure environment. There are suitable arrangements to keep children safe when they are sleeping. Managers and staff have a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. They are fully aware that they have a duty to report any concerns that a child may be at risk or about the practice of an adult caring for children. Staff and managers are able to identify potential signs and symptoms a child is at risk of harm. This includes wider safeguarding concerns, such as radicalisation, extremism and county lines. This ensures that children are safeguarded effectively.

p.3

should:

n support staff to implement the intended curriculum for communication and

p.3

should:

2 August 2022 language more consistently, to further enhance children's skills n monitor the use of additional funding more closely, to ensure that staff consistently use agreed resources and interactions to enhance children's experiences n review staff practice at mealtimes, to ensure that they support children's independent choices and consider any hygiene risks effectively.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY363957 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10233233 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.5

Registers

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

p.5

inspection

Total number of places 34 Number of children on roll 35 Name of registered person Logan, Wendy Jeanette

p.5

reference number

Telephone number 02392479099 Date of previous inspection 8 March 2022

p.5

Information about this early years setting

The Wendy House registered in 2008 and is located in Havant, Hampshire. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year, except for bank holidays and two weeks at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. There are eight staff, including the owner. All staff hold relevant early years qualifications at level 2 or above. One of the managers holds an early years foundation degree.

p.5

Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the nursery. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while at the nursery. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n One of the managers and the inspector carried out a joint observation of a planned activity. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

p.6

Inspection activities

n One of the managers and the inspector had a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum.

p.6

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.6

Inspection activities

2 August 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.6

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.7

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.7

Inspection activities

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

p.7

Inspection activities

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

p.7