Rowlands Avenue Pre-School

Inspection of Rowlands Avenue Pre- School Hatch End Free Church, Rowlands Avenue, PINNER, Middlesex HA5 4DF

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are happy at this nurturing, inclusive nursery. Staff work effectively as a team in planning activities for children. Children behave well, as activities are varied and engaging. Children approach activities with curiosity, and staff further develop their play and model language well. Quality interactions strengthen learning and children's emotional security.

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The provision is good

Staff take time to observe children and assess what they can do and need to do next. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported through targeted intervention plans. Staff work closely with external agencies to set targets. Staff engage in regular training. For example, they learn the sign language for key words and activities. This further supports children with their language development and understanding. Staff speak passionately about the progress children have made since starting nursery and how they are going to prepare them for the next stages of their learning.

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The provision is good

The key-person system is effective. Staff know all the children well. Children feel safe and secure, as staff quickly form close bonds with children and their parents. Parents say that communication is good. They receive feedback daily as well as written feedback each half term. 'Idea packs', which help children to learn at home, are sent out regularly. This further strengthens the parent partnership working and ensures all children are well supported.

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n Children engage in the 'Daily Mile', a walk or run around the garden. Staff talk to children about what is happening as their hearts beat faster and the importance of exercise as part of staying healthy. n Children enjoy a range of healthy snacks. Staff sit with children and encourage good manners. Children use tongs to serve themselves fruit. This enhances their independence and fine motor skills. n There are plenty of opportunities for children to develop mathematically. Mathematics displays with key words are used by staff to further promote mathematical language. For example, staff model the language of size when supporting children to order different-sized plastic bears. They introduce the language of 'bigger' and 'smaller' and model one-to-one correspondence to support children's accuracy in counting. n Staff enjoy sharing books with children and bringing stories to life using meaningful resources. For example, children excitedly look at the map of a

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forest that the Gruffalo travels through. They each hold puppets that represent the characters in the story. Children make valuable contributions and join in with repeated phrases. Staff involve children by effectively questioning 'where are his

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14 October 2022 terrible teeth and tusks?' This allows children opportunities to join in, which promotes their language development and a love of reading. n Children understand what makes them unique and appreciate each other's differences. A large map on the wall celebrates each child. It highlights where they come from, who is in their family, the languages they speak and any traditions that are important to them. Children enjoy looking at their 'All about me' books in the book corner and sharing these with friends. n Effective strategies for supporting children who speak English as an additional language are in place, and these children make good progress. However, more can be done to embed understanding of new vocabulary for these children. n There are plenty of opportunities throughout the nursery to support children's mark making and fine motor development. For example, they use glue sticks to make shape collages. They paint lines, numbers and shapes on a large easel.

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The strong focus on these activities supports children's next steps in writing. n Children show independence and behave well, responding to nursery routines. They hang up their coats and bags, show respect for resources and answer their name to the register. However, staff need to be consistent in reminding children of their high expectations of children's behaviour. n The experienced manager leads with passion and has clear plans in place to further develop the provision. She knows all the children well and ensures there is effective communication with parents. She signposts parents to children's centres and other activities outside of nursery so they can further support their children. Staff are well supported under her leadership, both emotionally and professionally, and all enjoy working as part of this dedicated team.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Regular risk assessments are carried out to ensure children can safely access all areas of the nursery, both indoors and outdoors. Staff understand the signs of when a child may be at risk, and there are robust procedures in place for reporting on this. There are policies in place for the use of mobile phones and tablets in the nursery and children, and parents are educated on keeping safe digitally. Staff are aware of how to report an allegation against a member of staff. Staff complete regular training to ensure their safeguarding knowledge is kept up to date.

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n build on existing strategies to further develop the introduction of new vocabulary for learners who speak English as an additional language n ensure all staff consistently remind children of behaviour expectations during nursery sessions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448916 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10235839 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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Total number of places 48 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person The Little Academy Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 02084322299 Date of previous inspection 12 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Rowlands Avenue Pre-School registered in 2012. It operates in the Hatch End area of the London Borough of Harrow. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 3.30pm, term time only. The nursery is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are four staff employed to work with the children. The manager holds a level 4 childcare qualification. All other staff hold relevant childcare qualifications from level 3 and 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 Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The manager and inspector conducted a learning walk together and discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. 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 a range of staff and the manager about how the setting meets the needs of all learners, including children with SEND. n The inspector observed the interactions between the staff and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a communication and language

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activity with the manager. n The inspector spoke to all staff about safeguarding policies and procedures. n The manager provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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