Little Stars Nursery

Inspection of Little Stars Nursery 2a Boundary Road, London, Essex E17 8JU

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 Not applicable

p.1

The provision is good

The staff are respectful, warm and attentive to the children. As a result, the children are settled and happy in their environment. Children are building friendships and are seen playing well together. For example, the children enjoy playing hide and seek in their local park where they take regular walks.

p.2

The provision is good

The children make good progress and are supported in their next stage of learning. For example, the youngest children are being supported to learn about their senses. The older children are getting ready for their transition to school by enhancing their independence and self-care skills.

p.2

The provision is good

Children are considerate of each other and behave well. For example, they are often heard saying please and thank you, especially during mealtimes, which is further demonstrated by the staff. Children are beginning to understand and manage risk. When walking to the park, the children are seen telling each other to look left and right before crossing the road. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are given one-to-one support to ensure they are making progress. For instance, staff are deployed well to ensure children with SEND are given the support they need.

p.2

need to do better?

n The key-person system is effective. Children develop close relationships with staff who have good knowledge of what children can do. They use this information well to plan and meet children's learning needs. Most children are prepared for their next stage of learning, including starting school. n Children develop their physical skills well during trips to the park. They run around in the park and show a good understanding of the rules of the games, such as hide and seek. Children show an understanding of managing risks. For instance, they remind each other to look before crossing a road. n The manager ensures constant communication with parents, and they share information regularly. Parents speak very highly of the nursery. For example, parents feel staff are friendly and warm, and they always feel welcomed. The parents feel their children have been making progress in their learning since starting nursery.

p.2

need to do better?

n There is a culture of warmth at the nursery. The staff team is mostly qualified and experienced. The manager conducts regular supervision meetings for staff to discuss their performance. Staff have opportunities for ongoing professional development through an online training supplier. This supports staff with their practice and in meeting children's learning needs. Staff say that they feel happy and their wellbeing is looked after. n Staff observe and assess children's progress, which helps them to understand

p.2

need to do better?

30 June 2022 children's strengths, interests and areas for development. Staff and parents work closely together to make referrals to external professionals in support of children with SEND or other concerns. Children make good progress with their development, and they are supported for their next stage in learning, such as transitioning to school. n Children behave well. They share and take turns when playing. Staff praise children regularly for their good behaviour. This helps children with their confidence, who are seen playing well together. n Transitions within the nursery are managed well. Children progress with their friends to ensure a more smooth transition. As a result, the children are more settled and confident in their new room. n Overall, care practices are good. Staff provide healthy meals and talk to children about their favourite foods. However, staff do not always remember to teach children about the importance of following good hygiene practices. For example,

p.2

need to do better?

they miss opportunities to talk about the importance of washing their hands. n Staff do not always plan ambitious activities to further extend children's communication skills. For example, during play, staff use lots of praise for good work but are not interacting effectively to enhance children's communication and language development. Staff do not regularly comment on what the children have found or are doing. As a result, children have fewer opportunities to develop their communication skills.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a good knowledge of the possible signs that a child may be at risk of harm, and they know the setting procedures to follow if they have any concerns. They know what to do if they are concerned about the conduct of a colleague. All safeguarding information can be found in the setting. The provider ensures recruitment checks are conducted to verify the suitability of staff working with children. The setting adopts a whole- team approach to regular safeguarding training. They have individual safeguarding question check ins with the manager.

p.3

should:

n maximise the children's understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle n provide regular opportunities to further extend communication and language development.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 2542664 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10233428 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

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

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 35 Number of children on roll 21 Name of registered person The Oak Foundation

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 07813668606 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Little Stars is based in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, and it is part of the Oak Foundation Trust. The setting registered in November 2019. It operates Monday to Friday, from 8.00am until 6pm, all year round. The nursery employs eight members of staff. The nursery provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.4

Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 and inspector completed a learning walk of the whole setting and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager of a trip to the park. n The inspector held regular discussions with the staff at appropriate times 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 spoke to the children during play. n Parents shared their views with the inspector. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff and to ensure compliance.

p.5

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.5

Inspection activities

30 June 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.5

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.6

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.6

Inspection activities

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

p.6

Inspection activities

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

p.6