The Higham Hill Centre

Inspection of The Higham Hill Centre 313 Billet Road, London E17 5PX

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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 and settled at the nursery. They develop good relationships with staff and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in their care. Babies smile and confidently interact with visitors. With support from staff, they explore the well-resourced environment.

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The provision is good

Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and enjoy a range of activities in the outdoor area. Older children are eager to make marks during activities. For example, they draw targets for their friends to aim for when they jump onto the crash mat. Younger children make marks with paint on the outdoor easel.

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The provision is good

Staff have high expectations for behaviour. Children behave well and they share and take turns as they play. Children have a positive attitude to learning and are eager to join in the activities planned for them. For example, children relish playing with the play dough they made themselves. They use their fingers and hands to roll and pat the play dough to make pretend cakes to cook in the oven.

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The provision is good

Parents are very happy with the care their children receive. One parent commented that since their child started, they have learned to speak clear English and have gained confidence and social skills.

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need to do better?

n Senior leaders and the manager have a clear vision and strive for high-quality care for all children. The leaders work well with other agencies in the local community to further support families. They develop strong relationships with local schools. Staff are supported well, overall, by the manager and have a comprehensive induction programme when they first start. They receive regular training and coaching to improve their knowledge. n Staff provide and implement a broad and balanced curriculum. They observe and assess children's learning regularly. Staff generally have a good understanding of how children learn and use this to provide appropriate experiences. n Staff are excellent role models for children. They continually show children how to be respectful and kind. If children occasionally need reminding about their behaviour, staff do this in an age-appropriate and sensitive manner. Children help each other. For example, older children hold younger children's hands

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spontaneously to help them get up onto a platform. n The key-person system ensures that staff know their children very well. Children seek out their key person for support when they first arrive and if they are upset. Staff gather detailed information from parents about their child's needs before they start. Parents are kept well informed through daily handovers. They have opportunities during the year to meet with their child's key person to

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need to do better?

4 January 2023 discuss their progress. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well to reach their full potential. Staff working with the children have a good understanding of their learning and physical needs. Staff work closely with health professionals. This results in children making remarkable headway in their development. Children's individual health and medical needs are catered for, which enables children to participate fully in the routines of the setting. n Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active, and they enjoy their time outside. The nursery menu is varied and nutritious. Children learn about good hygiene. For example, they wash their hands regularly and even the youngest children are supported to wipe their noses independently. Staff support children to learn about good oral hygiene. n The curriculum has clear overarching topics that are tailored to each age group.

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need to do better?

The environment is bright and inviting, and children have a wide range of resources. However, children do not always have opportunities to explore and extend their real-life cultural experiences during imaginative play. n Overall, staff support children's communication and language skills well. They teach children new words to help build on their developing vocabulary and use visual prompts during small-group activities. However, on occasions, some staff do not consistently support children's developing skills to the highest level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Managers and staff have a sound knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues. They know what to do if they are concerned about a child's welfare or the conduct of a colleague. Staff keep detailed records about children, which helps them to quickly identify any concerns about children's well- being. Recruitment procedures are robust and check staff's suitability to work with children. Staff help children learn about their own safety. Older children know the rules for when they climb up the steps to the slide.

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should:

n enhance opportunities for young children to engage in real-life imaginative play that reflect their own cultural experiences n strengthen arrangements for coaching and support, to help all staff promote early language development at the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY348487 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10265516 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 88 Number of children on roll 119 Name of registered person The Lloyd Park Children's Charity

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reference number

Telephone number 0208 527 1737 Date of previous inspection 6 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Higham Hill Daycare registered in 2007. The nursery is open from 8am to 5.50pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The nursery employs 27 staff, who all hold relevant early years qualifications. 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 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 children about their play and learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the manager. 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 looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n Parents shared their views of the nursery 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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