Rooks Heath Nursery

Inspection of Rooks Heath Nursery Baptist Church Hall, Northolt Road, South Harrow, Middlesex HA2 8EB

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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 thoroughly enjoy their time at this friendly and welcoming nursery. They are treated with kindness and respect by the staff, who listen to them and value what they have to say. Children show they feel safe and secure as they confidently leave their parents at the door. They happily participate in activities and demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning. For example, children focus intently as they squeeze out different-coloured paints. They follow instructions to carefully fold and unfold their paper. They are filled with wonder to discover that the colours have combined to create a beautiful butterfly print.

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The provision is good

Leaders and staff have high expectations for all children. They teach them to be independent and confident about what they can do. Children learn good hygiene routines and begin to manage their own personal care. For instance, staff organise regular visits from a dentist to help children understand how to look after their teeth. Children enjoy their time together and develop good friendships. They are helpful and willingly assist with tasks, such as tidying away the toys. Children go on regular outings within their local area, such as to the local library and market. This helps children to learn about their community and to develop a sense of belonging.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and staff know the children well and have clear intentions for what they want them to learn. Staff use information from their observations to plan stimulating experiences that interest and engage children. They work in partnership with parents and outside professionals to ensure that all children receive the support they need. As a result, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who receive funding, make good progress from their starting points. n Staff use effective strategies to promote children's language and communication skills. For example, they read, sing and chat to children throughout the day. Staff incorporate other ways to communicate, such as using pictures, signs and gestures. This helps children with SEND and those who speak English as an additional language to learn the routines and express their choices. Children become confident and effective communicators.

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n Children and staff speak a range of languages in addition to English. Staff ensure that children have opportunities to hear and speak their home languages in the setting, such as through songs and greetings. This helps children to understand and respect their differences. n Staff generally make good use of activities and daily routines to engage children and extend their skills. However, occasionally, they do not give enough consideration to children's individual needs and capabilities. For example, at times, the discussions at circle time are too complicated and lengthy for some

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24 February 2023 children to understand and stay focused. Therefore, they become bored and their learning and enjoyment is reduced. n Children are confident to make their own choices and show high levels of engagement in the activities that they choose. For example, they are keen to join in with a 'bug hunt' in the garden. They diligently search using magnifying glasses and are excited to discover a tiny snail. Children observe the creature carefully and listen when staff remind them to be gentle. n Staff help children to learn about living a healthy lifestyle. For example, they use a book about a hungry caterpillar to encourage children to sample fruit and vegetables. Staff ensure that children are physically active throughout the day. This includes a 'busy feet' movement session to energise children each morning, as well as daily exercise in the nursery garden. n Staff speak highly of the support they receive from leaders. They say that they

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need to do better?

are a strong team and morale is high. Leaders monitor and support staff well. They provide them with regular training and feedback about their practice. This helps to maintain the good quality of the provision. n There are effective partnerships with parents to support children's care and learning needs. Parents describe 'kind and friendly staff', who always welcome children with a smile. They say that their children are well settled and enjoy attending.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders and staff have a good understanding of their safeguarding roles. They undertake regular training and are clear about the signs of abuse and neglect. Leaders and staff understand the procedures to follow should they become concerned about a child's welfare. They know what to do if there are allegations about the adults working with children. Leaders implement robust recruitment and induction procedures to help ensure that staff are suitable. Staff carry out assessments and daily checks of the premises and equipment to remove or reduce risks to children's health and safety.

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n help staff to review and improve the organisation of group activities, to ensure that they consistently support all children's learning and enjoyment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY278265 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10263726 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 42 Number of children on roll 21 Name of registered person Malhotra, Savita

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reference number

Telephone number 07931 104 035 or 01895 636 271 Date of previous inspection 10 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Rooks Heath Nursery registered in 2003 and is situated in the London Borough of Harrow. It operates from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. The provider employs six staff, all of whom hold early years qualifications. Two staff are qualified at level 6 and the other staff are qualified at level 2, 3 or 4. The nursery offers funded early 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 manager and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The managers showed the inspector around the nursery premises. They explained how they plan and implement their early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of the education and considered the impact on children's learning. This included a joint observation with the manager. n The managers and provider met with the inspector to discuss leadership issues, such as recruitment and staff supervision. They ensured that relevant documents were available for the inspector to view. n Parents, staff and children shared their views and experiences with the inspector at appropriate times during the inspection.

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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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