Psd Ltd Early Years Centre

Inspection of Psd Ltd Early Years Centre Alpha Road Community Centre, Prowse Court, Alpha Road, Enfield, London N18 2FF

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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

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The provision is good

Children are happy in this warm and welcoming nursery. They demonstrate that they feel safe as they snuggle into staff for cuddles. Children are confident and eager learners, who display a can-do attitude. They have strong communication skills as they talk to each other and share opinions and ideas. Staff recognise and praise children's efforts and achievements. This helps them to grow in confidence and feel emotionally secure.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. For example, they happily say 'please' and 'thank you', without prompting from staff. They greet their friends as they arrive with a big smile and a handshake, making their friends feel welcomed and valued. Children are confident and kind to new visitors. For example, children eagerly make 'cupcakes' in the role-play area for the inspector to 'eat'.

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The provision is good

Staff know children extremely well and what experiences they need. For example, a majority of the children live in flats without a garden. Staff have created a 'growing' area for children to explore. Children are able to grow their own vegetables and flowers here. This helps to broaden their experiences.

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The provision is good

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. They work closely with parents and other professionals to help these children reach their full potential. All children make good progress and are well prepared for school when the time comes.

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need to do better?

n The manager has high expectations for all children. She has devised a well- thought-out curriculum, which is based around children's individual needs. The manager and staff frequently reflect on what the nursery is doing well and what could be further developed. For example, the newly introduced science area has been hugely successful. Children spend extended amounts of time exploring, examining and creating here. n Staff encourage children to have a love of books throughout the nursery. Children show great enthusiasm and focus during story time, offering ideas and suggestions about what happens next. Staff use props alongside the books to help support younger children's understanding. Children confidently choose which stories they would like to read and show a genuine passion for stories. n Overall, children are independent and enjoy taking on responsibilities, such as handing out the water bottles at lunchtime. However, staff do not consistently

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need to do better?

encourage children to do more things for themselves, especially during routine activities, such as handwashing and getting ready to go outside. During these activities, at times, it can become rushed and staff tend to do more for children

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need to do better?

14 September 2022 than they need to. n Children's health is well supported across the nursery. Children are helped to understand when they need to rest. They are provided with quiet spaces and sleep times according to their personal routines. Children know why and when they need to wash their hands. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents speak highly of the setting and feel their children have grown in confidence since starting. The manager has developed strategies to support children's learning at home. For example, a lending library allows children to borrow books from the nursery and take these home, with information for parents on how to use these books. n Staff are passionate about creating a stimulating and interesting environment. They plan activities based on children's interests and what they need to learn next. Staff have clear ideas about what they want children to learn. However, on

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occasions, during planned activities, some staff do not fully demonstrate or explain to children what they want them to learn. This can make it harder to assess if the intended learning has been fully embedded. n Staff provide children with a good range of opportunities to support their physical development. Children carefully use pincers to pick up small objects off the floor, demonstrating their fine-motor skills. They enthusiastically use large brushes to sweep outside and move their hips as they try to spin the hula-hoops around their bodies. n Children show a keen interest in literacy and can recognise a range of different letters. For example, during carpet time, older children confidently recognise letters. Furthermore, they suggest different objects that might start with those letters, such as 'a is for apple' and 's is for snake.' n Children demonstrate a good understanding about the world around them. For

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example, children point to pictures on the wall and recognise the new King of England. Staff provide children with opportunities to learn about people who are less fortunate than them. For example, a box for food donations is available for children and their families to donate to the local food bank.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders and staff show a good understanding that promoting children's safety and welfare is everyone's responsibility. There are thorough vetting procedures in place to make sure that staff are suitable for their roles. In addition, staff engage in regular safeguarding training and refresh their knowledge through frequent discussions at staff meetings. Staff recognise the possible signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of neglect or harm. They also understand the procedures to follow to report any concerns. All permanent staff have attended paediatric first-aid training. Staff have taken all necessary steps to make sure that children remain safe while in their care. There is robust security in place when accessing and exiting the nursery.

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should:

n organise routine activities to provide more opportunities for children to develop their self-help skills n plan adult-led activities to focus teaching more precisely on the targeted learning intentions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2579244 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10239459 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 43 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of registered person

Professional Support and Development Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 02083647700 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Psd Ltd Early Years Centre registered in 2020. The nursery employs seven members of staff, of whom two hold a qualification at level 2, four hold qualifications at level 3 and one holds a level 5 qualification. It operates during term time, from 9am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the nursery 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 nursery. n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed how staff intend to implement the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager and provider. She reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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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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