The Futures Nursery

Inspection of The Futures Nursery 12 The Slade, London, Kent SE18 2NB

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Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision requires improvement

The quality of education is variable. Overall, children make adequate progress in their learning. Children make their own choices in play and have the opportunity to access planned activities. There are plenty of interesting resources based on the areas of learning. While the improvements made since the last inspection mean that experiences for children are greatly improved, there are inconsistencies in the quality of teaching, and some interactions are not targeted well to offer children the challenge they need.

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The provision requires improvement

Staff provide a bright and welcoming environment. On arrival, babies are happy and are supported to separate from their main carer. Older children enter well and show independence by hanging up their own belongings. Those who may need a bit more encouragement to settle are quickly supported by staff. Children show that they feel safe and secure.

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The provision requires improvement

Children's behaviour is good. They share well and show each other respect and patience. Staff intervene appropriately when needed. For example, they sensitively support children to take turns and wait patiently. Children use manners as they pass resources back and forth and know to apologise if their behaviour has had a negative impact on their friend.

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need to do better?

n The provider's understanding of assessing staff suitability is not fully secure. The provider does ensure that they have completed the necessary checks, including identity and Disclosure and Barring Service checks. However, they have not sought overseas checks for staff who have lived and worked abroad. The impact on children's safety is minimised because a risk assessment that includes supervision of staff is in place. n Leaders and managers have worked really hard since the last inspection to improve some aspects of the nursery provision. New staff state that they receive a comprehensive induction. Regular supervision sessions ensure staff have a suitable understanding of their role. Staff say that they enjoy working at the setting. They state that their well-being is well supported and they have manageable workloads. n Staff have a good knowledge of children's backgrounds and heritage. They engage children in events that are inspired by their individual cultures, beliefs

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need to do better?

and home life experiences. For example, children are keen to taste traditional recipes from their friend's home country. They find out about each other's families by sharing photos hanging on the 'Family Tree'. This helps to broaden children's knowledge of the similarities and differences that they have with other people.

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9 August 2022 n Staff teach the children about healthy living. They talk positively about the importance of exercise and healthy foods. For example, children take part in weekly sports sessions that encourage them to be active and agile. Children learn about living things on visits to the local common. They nurture fruit and vegetable plants. They share and taste the healthy produce and talk about the importance of good oral health. n Partnership working with parents is positive and this is reflected within the parents' comments. Children enjoy their time from the very beginning. Settling- in sessions help children to settle quickly into nursery life and form positive attachments to staff. Children extend learning experiences at home as a result of effective two-way communication. For example, children are encouraged to spot different types of transport with their families as well as share books about

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need to do better?

various subjects. n Staff understand the importance of developing children's communication and language. Those working with babies and the younger children help to promote their language and communication skills through singing and responding to their babbles and sounds. They chat confidently to them and sing enthusiastically. Staff support children who speak English as an additional language well. They know the language that children speak at home and try to learn a few key words to ensure that children can communicate their needs effectively. n Staff training suitably extends their knowledge of what captures children's attention. They supply appealing activities that provide a 'hook' for children's curiosity. However, some staff do not have enough information to precisely support a child. For example, information about the medical history of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Therefore, some

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need to do better?

groups of children are unable to achieve the very best possible outcomes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders and staff have an appropriate understanding of how to protect children. All staff complete relevant training and leaders discuss safeguarding with them at regular meetings. Staff show confidence when discussing possible risks that affect their local community. They understand the signs and symptoms that may arise and know how to action their concerns. Furthermore, staff help children to understand the importance of being safe. For example, they regularly walk in the local area to look at road signs and to learn to use the zebra crossing safely.

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Due date

9 August 2022 ensure robust suitability procedures that include obtaining additional overseas checks, to confirm the suitability of staff who have lived or worked abroad. 10/08/2022

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should:

n enhance further the support for staff working with the older children to develop confidence in planning activities more precisely n improve the quality of communication from leaders to staff so that staff have a better understanding of how they can support children with SEND or those who are not making expected progress in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2526228 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10213515 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 38 Number of children on roll 41 Name of registered person Futures Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0208 854 6613 Date of previous inspection 30 September 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The Futures Nursery registered in 2020. The nursery operates from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. Most staff hold a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The nursery offers funded early education places for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a planned activity with the deputy manager. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including information relating to suitability checks completed for staff.

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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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