Purple Panda Nursery

Inspection of Purple Panda Nursery 53 Norbury Crescent, LONDON SW16 4JS

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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 at this nursery are happy and settled. They enjoy the activities on offer and participate fully in a range of experiences. The long-standing staff team knows children well and develops strong bonds with them. Children make friends at nursery and they interact positively with their peers. They know the behaviour that is expected of them and their responsibility to help. For example, children help to tidy up toys when they finish playing. They enjoy activities inspired by cultural events or seasonal changes. For example, at Lunar New Year, nursery children explore Chinese writing and try creating their own symbols with paint.

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The provision is good

The well-maintained nursery garden provides outdoor learning opportunities for all children in all weathers. Children enthusiastically fetch their coats and hats when it is time to go outside. In warmer weather, older children enjoy direct access through the open doors to the garden. Children develop their physical skills and confidence as they ride bikes, scoot and climb in the well-laid-out outdoor space. Children are fully engrossed in the mud kitchen and sandpit where they develop their fine motor skills and social skills. Children have fun at nursery. They develop the confidence and skills they need for their eventual move to school.

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n Children enjoy a range of interesting activities throughout the day. Staff plan fun and engaging experiences that support children to achieve the next steps in their learning. Staff are very skilled at providing spontaneous learning experiences. For example, in the garden, children are delighted as they dance under the 'snow' created by a member of staff shaking a frosty towel above them. n Babies make strong attachments with their key person. They have plenty of opportunities to develop their crawling and walking skills as they explore the environment. Babies receive praise and affection throughout the day from attentive staff, which helps develop their confidence. n Children get plenty of opportunities to hear stories, rhymes and songs throughout the day. There are planned 'circle-time' sessions where children sit together to hear a story and sing alongside their peers. At other times, children can relax in defined quiet and cosy reading areas where they can access a range

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of books. Staff regularly engage children in songs and conversation as they play. This helps children to become confident communicators and develop a love of reading. n Children are familiar with the daily routine and they respond to the cues from staff when it is time to tidy up or wash their hands before mealtimes. Children who have been attending the setting for a long time respond quickly to instruction. However, on occasion, some children do not get the support they

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19 January 2023 need from staff to move on to the next activity. This means other children are left waiting for their younger peers and they become restless. n Food is freshly prepared on site by the nursery cook. The leadership team has devised a nutritionally balanced menu that can easily accommodate children's allergies or dietary preferences. Children enjoy their meals and they eat well. In the nursery, at snack time, children serve themselves fruit and crackers. However, some children walk around with food and drop it on the floor. This is a missed opportunity for children to sit together and enjoy safe, social snack times. n Parents say they are very happy with the nursery. They say their children 'have a great time' and staff are knowledgeable about a range of issues. For example, parents say staff are very supportive of families who speak English as an additional language and encourage them to speak their home language as much

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as possible. n Staff say they enjoy working at the nursery and feel confident to speak to managers if they have any concerns. Leaders ensure all staff have access to a comprehensive training programme with a combination of mandatory training, such as around child protection, and opportunities for self-directed learning. Staff satisfaction and a very stable team contribute to a positive learning environment for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff are aware of the setting's policies and procedures and know what they need to do if they have any concerns about the welfare of a child. They know who to contact if there are any allegations against them or any member of their household. Leaders and staff implement risk-assessment procedures effectively to identify and minimise hazards to children. Leaders ensure vetting procedures for staff are robust and ensure ongoing staff suitability. New staff receive a thorough induction to ensure they understand their responsibilities and are familiar with the nursery's procedures.

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n manage transitions more effectively to minimise disruption as children move from one activity to another n organise snack time to ensure children are not walking around while eating to promote their safety.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463886 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10270150 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 60 Number of children on roll 57 Name of registered person Purple Panda Nurseries Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 02086798982 Date of previous inspection 31 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Purple Panda Nursery opened in 2013 in the Norbury area of the London Borough of Croydon. The nursery is open from 7.30am to 6.30pm from Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year. The nursery receives funding for free early years education places for children aged two, three and four years. There are 14 staff employed at the setting. Of these, one member of staff holds qualified teacher status, eight hold level 3 qualifications and three hold level 2 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 setting. n The deputy manager and inspector carried out a learning walk together to discuss the setting's intentions for children's learning. n The manager and inspector carried out a joint observation and discussed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including paediatric first aid, qualifications, insurance and suitability checks. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children.

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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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