Nomi Childcare

Collier Row Childrens Centre, 28 Clockhouse Lane, Romford RM5 3QJ

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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 spend extended time outside at this nursery. They develop their physical strength, such as they swing, slide and run freely. Children are encouraged to take appropriate risks. They are confident learners who have a go. Children are resilient. They learn to understand that if they practise and try again, they will develop new skills. Children are independent learners. They put on their own wellingtons to go outside. At snack time, children peel their own oranges and bananas. They are encouraged to make decisions. Children do things for themselves. This helps them to develop their self-care skills.

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The provision is good

Children talk to staff throughout the day. They listen and respond to thoughtful questions. For example, when children play with the sand, they talk to staff about their favourite ice-cream flavour. Children express their own likes and dislikes. They listen to the opinions of their friends as they make pretend ice creams in the sand. Children learn how to communicate through back-and-forth conversations. They learn new vocabulary and use it in their play.

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The provision is good

Children are busy. There is a wide variety of resources for children to choose from. Children are encouraged to try new activities with their friends. They learn in a stimulating and fun environment. Children are excited to explore the nursery. Their attitudes to learning are positive. Children wait their turn and share with others. They behave well.

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need to do better?

n Managers have a strong vision for the nursery. They understand the knowledge and skills that children need for the next stage of their education. Managers design a curriculum with a clear intent for all children. They share this effectively with staff across the nursery. Children enjoy learning a broad range of knowledge and skills. n Staff identify what children know and can do. They use this knowledge to plan challenging activities. For example, pre-school children learn to hold a pencil, use scissors and dress themselves. Children do as much for themselves as possible. They put tablecloths on the tables themselves and get changed for sessions to develop their physical skills. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their education. n Staff interact with children purposefully. They help children to develop their speaking and listening skills over time. All staff are positive in their interactions

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need to do better?

with children. They play with children. Staff ask questions and give children plenty of time to respond. In the baby room, staff narrate what babies are doing. They talk about their families and use familiar names and words. Babies are excited to listen and respond by smiling and clapping. Children become good

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need to do better?

9 February 2023 communicators. n Parents are positive about their children's experiences at nursery. They report that their children develop self-care skills quickly. Parents say that they notice children are talking and engaging in imaginative play at home. They report that communication is effective and know what their children learn at nursery, which helps them extend their children's learning at home. n Staff understand that it is important for children to lead a healthy lifestyle. They provide children with a nutritious selection of foods to choose from. Children learn that certain foods are good for them. They understand how to keep their teeth clean. Children know that playing outside helps them to stay healthy. They spend extended periods of time outside in all weathers. n Managers know that it is important for staff to regularly review their practice. However, they do not plan training opportunities that focus closely on individual

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need to do better?

staff. Not all staff are able to develop their knowledge and skills over time. They do not always know how to improve their teaching of focused activities. n Staff understand that it is important for children to learn about differences between people. However, children do not have opportunities to explore their local community. Children in the nursery do not have consistent opportunities to share their own backgrounds with others. Children's understanding of other people and communities is not consistently strong.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have a strong understanding of the signs that may indicate that children may be at risk of abuse or harm. They know how to report their concerns to the appropriate authorities. Staff understand the action to take should they have concerns relating to an adult. Managers have a robust safeguarding policy, which is shared and understood by all staff. They understand how to check the suitability of staff. Managers share safeguarding policies and procedures effectively with new staff during their induction. They carry out regular meetings with staff to make sure that their knowledge and skills are kept up to date. Staff conduct regular risk assessments of the setting to ensure that children are kept safe.

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should:

n plan professional development opportunities to further improve the quality of teaching of all staff n develop opportunities further for children to promote their understanding of differences between themselves and other people.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346133 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10264056 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 40 Number of children on roll 69 Name of registered person Paul, Anne-Marie

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reference number

Telephone number 01708 741 144 Date of previous inspection 22 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3 registered in 2007 and operates in Collier Row, in the London Borough of Havering. It is open all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery employs nine staff, eight of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. It receives funding for the provision of early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 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 communicated with 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 spoke with the nominated individuals about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the manager. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

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

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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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Inspection activities

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