Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Redbridge

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish in this exceptionally well-managed and resourced environment. Children arrive happy and extremely eager to start their day at the setting. Staff are kind, caring and attentive. This helps to promote children's emotional well- being. Children develop friendships swiftly and work extremely well together. Their behaviour is exceptional.

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The provision is outstanding

Staff have the highest expectations of all the children in their care. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are supported exceptionally well by staff. Children happily rise to the high expectations which staff have for them, particularly regarding being independent. For example, during carpet time, children choose which songs they would like to sing and they carefully sweep the floor when they see any mess, without prompting from staff.

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The provision is outstanding

All parents are incredibly pleased with the progress that their children make at the nursery. They speak highly of the caring and dedicated staff. Parents receive regular feedback sessions about their children and feel well supported to continue their children's learning at home. Parents feel included and involved in decision making. For example, parents share ideas and suggestions about what could be served at lunchtime.

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The provision is outstanding

The exciting learning opportunities provided by staff capture children's attention and spark their imaginations from the moment they arrive. For example, children were incredibly excited and curious about the cocoon which they found in the garden, while they were using magnifying glasses to hunt for insects.

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n Staff know children exceptionally well. The process of getting to know them begins with home visits before babies start. This helps the younger children to settle in quickly and for staff to begin building strong partnerships with parents. Staff have an excellent understanding of when children are engrossed in an activity and learning for themselves, and when they would benefit from adult support. For example, when younger children, who are still developing their physical skills, are getting on and off chairs, staff offer encouragement, and children skilfully do this independently. n The dedicated and knowledgeable manager leads her team incredibly well. Staff have regular supervision meetings where they reflect on their work and identify targets for continuous improvement. This contributes to their exceptional understanding of the nursery's curriculum. Staff have excellent opportunities for professional development. For example, recent training based on summer

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activities inspired staff to implement exciting new activities to build on the

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10 August 2022 children's curiosity. n Staff encourage children to investigate and have a go at activities. This helps children to become inquisitive learners. Children get excited by new activities, becoming fully immersed in what they are learning. For example, as children look for real vegetables in shredded paper, staff encourage them to cut the fruit they have found and explore the smells, textures and colours. Children show high levels of perseverance as they carefully cut the vegetables and enthusiastically share their observations with their friends and staff. n Staff's interactions with children are of an exceptionally high quality. Children demonstrate high levels of communication skills because staff engage in genuine and meaningful conversations. Staff working with older children ask thought- provoking questions to encourage children to express their thoughts and ideas. Staff working with younger children focus on teaching children key vocabulary.

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This is evident as staff model words, such as 'apple' and 'banana', which babies attempt to say. This helps children make rapid progress in their communication. n Staff promote children's physical development incredibly well. For example, older children develop good control of their movements as they balance on beams in the garden. Younger children, who are still developing their physical skills, are given countless opportunities to crawl, walk and balance in their environment. As a result, children's agility and physical control are well developed. n Children show great joy at spending time in the exciting and well-thought-out garden. Staff use their in-depth knowledge about children's individual interests to plan activities that children are instantly drawn to. For example, children who enjoy digging were delighted to spend time exploring the mud area. Staff prepare sand for the children to build sandcastles with because of the large

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number of children who have recently visited the beach.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and her staff have an excellent understanding of safeguarding. They know the procedures to follow should they have a concern about a child's welfare. Staff talk confidently about the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is subjected to abuse. They have a detailed understanding of a range of safeguarding issues, such as 'Prevent' duty guidance and female genital mutilation. They have a thorough knowledge of local safeguarding concerns. The nursery is secure throughout.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557932 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 10190182 Type of provision Childcare on 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 24 Number of children on roll 10

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Peekaboo Childcare registered in 2018. The setting is in Gants Hill, in the London Borough of Redbridge. The setting operates throughout most of the year, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The provider is also registered as a childminder. The setting receives funding to provide early education for three- and four-year-old children. There are 5 members of staff. Of these, 3 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above.

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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 manager conducted a learning walk with the inspector. She discussed with the inspector how the curriculum and the experiences for children are planned. The inspector viewed the inside and outside space used by the nursery. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The manager and the inspector evaluated an activity together. n The inspector looked at a sample of the nursery's documents, including evidence of training and the suitability of staff. n Parents spoke to the inspector to provide their views on the nursery.

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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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