Fox House Day Nursery

Inspection of Fox House Day Nursery 56 Erith Road, Belvedere, Kent DA17 6HR

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and feel safe at this nursery. They play with their friends and enjoy a range of interesting activities. For example, children explore Arctic animals in the heavy-duty plastic tray. They touch the real ice and say, 'It feels cold,' and 'It is freezing.' Children are learning new words and using them in their play.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a clear structure and routine. They play with familiar staff who know them well. Children share what they have been doing at home with staff. For example, they say, 'I went on the train with my mummy.' Staff ask the children questions and find out what they know. For example, they ask, 'What did the train sound like?' Children are able to extend their learning from home in the nursery.

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The provision is good

Children's emotional development is well supported. They go to staff and the manager for cuddles and reassurance. Staff encourage children to talk about how they feel. When children struggle to manage their emotions, they are well supported. Children behave well and are ready to learn.

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need to do better?

n The manager and staff plan a curriculum that considers the children's interests. They spend time getting to know the children well. Staff find out about what children have been learning at home. They use this to plan activities that are relevant and interesting to all children. Children are engaged and happy. n The manager and staff find out what the children know and can do. They share this information with parents. Staff share the children's next steps with each other. All staff know what the children need to learn next. This helps children to reach their learning milestones. n Staff plan activities that challenge the children. The children are learning to make marks. They learn the sounds in words. Children are beginning to count on their fingers and use the 'number train' to explore the value of numbers. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their education. n Staff support children's language skills. Staff speak clearly to children. They ask

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need to do better?

questions to encourage their thinking skills and give them time to respond. Staff understand that children who speak English as an additional language may need extra support when learning new words. They plan activities that teach new vocabulary to all children. However, activities do not always closely consider the language needs of individual children to ensure they all make the best possible progress. n Parents are happy with the care their children receive. All parents report that the information they receive about what their children are learning is clear and easy to understand. This helps parents to extend their children's learning at home.

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28 November 2022 n The manager and staff support children to learn independence skills. Children take off their shoes and coats when they arrive and find their name. When children sleep, they do so in a quiet and calm environment. When they wake up, the friendly staff greet them. Children are happy and ready to learn. n Staff understand that children need to spend time outside. They know that this supports children to lead a healthy lifestyle and develop physical skills. However, time spent outside is sometimes too limited. Children are not always given the time they need to fully develop their physical skills outside. n The manager and staff are reflective of their practice. They plan regular opportunities to access training to further their knowledge. This helps them to support children's learning and development. n The manager and staff teach children about their local community. However, they have not yet planned opportunities for children to have first-hand

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need to do better?

experiences in their local area. Children's understanding of the world around them is limited.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff team have a very strong understanding of how to keep children safe. The manager has implemented a safeguarding policy that all staff know. They follow the procedure of the nursery when reporting their concerns. The staff know the warning signs that may cause them concern. They understand safeguarding issues such as the 'Prevent' duty. They undertake regular risk assessments of the nursery to keep children safe.

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should:

n further develop opportunities for children's outside play n enhance the implementation of the curriculum so that all activities are closely linked to the individual needs of all children n develop the curriculum opportunities for children to understand their local community.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115325 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10234080 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 30 Number of children on roll 17 Name of registered person ABC Nursery Group Partnership

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reference number

Telephone number 01322441292 Date of previous inspection 13 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Fox House Day Nursery registered in 1994 and is owned by the ABC Nursery Group. It is situated in Upper Belvedere, in the London Borough of Bexley. The nursery opening hours are from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The nursery employs six staff, including the nursery manager. Three staff hold appropriate early years qualifications.

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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 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 Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to 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 carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity with the manager. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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