Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery

Inspection of Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery 124 Upminster Road, Hornchurch, Essex RM12 6PL

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children are extremely happy and excited when they come into this excellent nursery. They eagerly ask the staff what they will be learning today. Parents feel very comfortable and are highly welcomed. For instance, children develop very high levels of self-esteem and are so eager to share information with the staff and talk fondly of their new pets, close family, and friends. They have exceptionally warm, secure relationships with other children and staff, which helps give them a deep sense of belonging. Children's imaginations are marvellous. Through staff's high- quality interactions, new vocabulary and concepts are explored. During an autumn walk, they run and sit on the fallen logs, confidently explaining that they're on a 'see-saw'. Older children know the difference between 2d shapes and 3d shapes. They confidently recognise pyramids, cubes and cylinders in their play.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is exemplary. They have extremely positive attitudes to play with high levels of concentration. There is a clear plan to maximise children's learning throughout the environment. Children are immersed in a rich array of resources and learning opportunities. Here, children expand their ideas and become fully engrossed in their learning. All children make excellent progress in all areas of learning and development.

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n The quality of teaching is exceptional. The extremely knowledgeable staff team seamlessly expand upon children's ideas by building on their interests. For example, a child's interest in space becomes an opportunity for children to make a detailed plan to go into space and, together, they build a cardboard rocket, to get them there. This skilful planning means children become totally engrossed in their learning. This impacts significantly on what children know, remember, and understand. n Staff take every opportunity to talk with children. They skilfully use these conversations to develop children's communication and language skills. Children are developing an extensive vocabulary. For example, they introduce complex language, such as 'crescent' and explain that it is part of the moon, while making moon pictures using grey paint. The book of the week is threaded into discussions and play. This helps younger children to use and understand more

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complex words, like 'craters, moon buggy and moon rock'. n Staff expertly support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to succeed in their learning. They quickly identify any gaps in learning and use effective strategies to meet individual learning needs. Well-informed decisions about the use of additional funding mean that children benefit from highly exciting new experiences. All children make excellent progress from their starting points.

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25 November 2022 n Staff promote children's literacy skills exceptionally well. This starts with staff sharing books with toddlers, who get a superb introduction through listening to sounds, rhyme, and repetition. This gradual progression then enables older children to start to blend the sounds they have learned. During a phonic session, older children explain that the word 'curly' begins with sound 'c' and the word 'kicking' begins with the sound 'k'. Later, they blend these together to make new words, such as 'castanets'. n Staff build great partnerships with parents and carers. Parents report that their children thrive here and cannot praise staff enough. They comment on the outstanding progress that their children make. Parents say that they know what their children are currently learning and how they can continue to support them at home. n Children are at the centre of the curriculum. Staff expertly help children to

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develop their mathematical skills. For example, children enjoy playing with the sink or float game for long periods of time. They are thrilled to see that when the boat gets 'heavy', it sinks to the bottom. Staff masterfully extend this by encouraging children to use their critical thinking skills and find other items to test. n Children are learning to become responsible citizens. They take responsibility for the environment and learn about respecting others and different values. Staff plan and celebrate monthly 'International Days'. Children develop a deep positive sense of self and a respect of difference and diversity. For instance, they sing and dance to different cultural music and taste and cook foods. Children learn about the importance of diet through staff discussions at meal times. Staff provide highly nutritious meals, that often are chosen by the children. Staff listen to children's views and help them make decisions early in their life. Children

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learn to develop their likes and dislikes. n Leaders are passionate about providing high-quality learning experiences for children. They show tireless dedication to the well-being and professional development of their staff team. Staff find creative new ideas through the time that leaders allow them to dedicate to reading journals and accessing learning. This keeps learning fresh and ensures that staff continually reflect on the ambitious curriculum offered to all children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The setting has a strong culture of safeguarding. All staff access regular training and have an excellent understanding of their role in protecting children. They can recognise the many forms that abuse may take and know how to respond to signs that a child is at risk. Children actively take part in the risk assessment of their environment on a daily basis. They are taking responsibility for their own safety and that of their friends by recognising any potential risks. The management team completes robust recruitment and induction procedures to ensure that those working with children are suitable and that safeguarding messages are consistent.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450891 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10235907 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 35 Number of children on roll 45 Name of registered person Upminster Little Learners Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01708459777 Date of previous inspection 1 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery registered in 2012. It is situated in Upminster, in the London Borough of Havering. The nursery employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications. One holds qualifications at level 6, one at level 5 and two at level 3. The two owners both hold appropriate qualifications at level 6. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. 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 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 two owners joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at nursery. n The inspector talked to the manager, the owners and the staff at appropriate times during the inspection 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 parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector conducted a joint observation with the manager.

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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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