Seahorse Nursery (Princes Way)

Inspection of Seahorse Nursery (Princes Way) Jasmine Building, Linden Lodge School, 61 Princes Way, London SW19 6JB

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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's behaviour is exemplary. They show a great deal of kindness and respect towards their friends and staff. Children understand the rules of the setting and know what is expected of them. For example, staff talk to babies about using their 'kind hands' when playing. Toddlers and older children take part in mindfulness activities to help them understand and manage their feelings and emotions. Children talk about what makes them happy, sad or angry. This excellent behaviour has created a warm and caring environment where children of all ages feel safe and secure.

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The provision is outstanding

Throughout the setting, the exceptionally skilled and talented staff support children's learning to ensure every child fulfils their potential. When staff notice children progressing in their learning, they seamlessly plan an activity to extend this learning even further. The setting has established exceptionally strong partnerships with other agencies and professionals. This has helped them to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities superbly. For example, staff regularly liaise with professionals to seek advice and have attended external appointments with parents where necessary, to review children's progress and set them challenging targets.

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish in the exceptionally well-resourced environment. The spacious outside and woodland areas support children's physical and emotional well-being and provide a wealth of stimulating and exciting learning opportunities. For example, younger children use sticks to make marks in the mud. They then use these sticks to dig and mix the mud, noticing the change in texture as they add water.

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n Children make excellent progress with their communication skills. Staff use signing to support children's early communication and narrate their play using rich language. Staff regularly introduce new words to children's extensive range of vocabulary. Children learn rhyme and patterns to language as they join in singing activities. Older children recall what they know and think of new ideas as staff use open-ended questions. n Children demonstrate high levels of concentration when exploring new ideas, using a range of resources. For example, during a science activity, they used different marker pens on filter paper. By adding water, children learn how colours spread and separate into the different colours that produce that colour. They confidently talk about the changes and share their ideas. Children show great excitement and pride in their achievements. n Staff form close relationships with children that help children feel exceptionally

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8 September 2022 safe and secure. Staff spend a great deal of time learning about their key children and their families. For example, home visits are arranged before children start at the setting. These visits allow staff to establish a bond with the children and find out what they enjoy and what makes them special. n Parents speak extremely positively of the setting and recommend it to their friends. They speak of the outstanding progress their children have made since starting. Parents are involved in the continual improvements for the setting and share their views via a parent representative. Parents speak of the support and advice staff have given them, for example around sleep routines. n The highly skilled management team shares a clear vision for the intent of the curriculum with all staff. Over time, managers have developed a unique and highly effective educational programme. All children are given time for focused

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small-group activities to foster numeracy and literacy skills. This is fully embedded across the setting and ensures that children are exceptionally well prepared for their next stage in learning. n The staff are highly skilled at supporting children to build an understanding of families, communities and diversity. The setting has excellent links with the neighbouring school and uses these to broaden children's understanding of disability. Children take part in charity events, including the sponsorship of a child in Ethiopia. They gain an understanding of how their contribution will support children less fortunate than themselves. n The management team places great emphasis on continually developing the talented workforce. Staff receive tailored training to ensure they enhance their knowledge and skills. All staff are given the opportunity to lead the setting for the day. This supports staff to feel empowered and to build their confidence in

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their abilities. All staff speak highly of the management team. They feel supported and valued, and that managers really care for their well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff and leaders at the nursery are fully committed to safeguarding the children in their care. Staff get to know the families of children well. They understand precisely what support children and their families need, and use this to ensure that children thrive. All staff receive regular training to ensure that their knowledge is up to date. They are aware of contextual safeguarding issues affecting the local community and the impact these may have. Recruitment is carried out effectively, which helps to ensure that staff are suitable to carry out their role. Children play in a very safe and secure environment that is routinely risk assessed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2574634 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 10239224 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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Total number of places 25 Number of children on roll 34 Name of registered person Seahorse (Princes Way) Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 020 8789 1194 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Seahorse Nursery (Princes Way) registered in 2019. It operates within the grounds of Linden Lodge School which is located in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The nursery is open Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 6.30pm for 51 weeks of the year. The manager holds a childcare qualification at level 6.

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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 carried out a learning walk with the manager and discussed how the curriculum is delivered. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She spoke with staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the nursery managers. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views.

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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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