Chestnuts Preschool N15

Inspection of Chestnuts Preschool N15 Seven Sisters Primary School's Former Caretakers House, South Grove, London N15 5QE

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in this lively pre-school. They build positive relationships with staff, which help them to feel safe and secure. Staff know the children well and design a curriculum that is based around the children's interests. Children indulge their love for books. They select books from the reading corner to share with staff. They enjoy repeating back the words and linking them to the pictures. Children enjoy a range of activities linked to the stories they have read such as 'The Gingerbread Man'.

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The provision is good

Children show positive attitudes to their learning. They show determination as they master the skills of using scissors. Children respond positively to staff, listening to their requests and instructions. They understand that when staff shake the tambourine, they should tidy away the toys and sit on the carpet. Children join in with familiar songs and rhymes eagerly. They sing together joyously and giggle and laugh as staff interact with them.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. They teach children good manners as they sing a song about, 'please and thank you'. Staff swiftly support children to manage any conflicts that arise. This helps them to develop the skills to resolve difficult situations and form positive relationships with their peers.

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need to do better?

n The manager and committee work cohesively together to ensure the pre-school runs smoothly. They have a shared commitment to continually improve the pre- school and ensure that children have good outcomes. For example, they have plans for improvements to the outside area to enhance the learning experience for children. The manager ensures that staff are well supported with supervision, and training is identified to help staff further develop their teaching skills. This helps staff support children to make good progress in all areas. n Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported. Children's home languages are embraced in the setting. Staff greet children with 'Good morning' in their home language. The team speak a wide range of different languages, which they readily use with the children as they play and interact with them. This helps children with their understanding of routines and

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supports them to develop their communication skills. n Children enjoy a range of planned and child-led activities. For example, they enjoy making ginger-scented dough. Staff introduce new words to children, such as 'ginger' and 'flour'. Children build strength in their hands as they knead the dough. However, staff do not always recognise when children need more help to fully engage in activities. This results in children not fully benefitting from their

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need to do better?

7 March 2023 learning experience. n Parents speak highly of the setting. They comment that the staff are very friendly, and they get to know the children quickly, which helps them to settle. Parents receive regular communication about their children's progress and attend termly meetings with their key persons. Staff actively share with parents what the children have been learning, so they can continue this at home. n Children learn how to keep themselves healthy. They enjoy a wide range of healthy fruits for snack. They have plenty of opportunity to be physically active in the outside area, riding tricycles and scooters up and down. Children learn good hygiene practices, as they are encouraged to wash their hands and put tissues in the bin. n The manager has a clear understanding of how to prepare children for school and the skills they need to develop for this transition. However, sometimes, staff do too much for children. For example, staff do not provide enough

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need to do better?

opportunities for children to try things themselves, such as adding their own ingredients to the bowl as they make dough. n Staff support children to develop their understanding of the world. They enjoy trips to the local shops and picnics in the park. Children benefit from parents visiting to talk about their professions, such as paramedics and nurses. This enables children to learn about people who help them in their local community.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff understand their responsibilities to keep children safe. They have a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms of potential abuse and or neglect, including where children may be exposed to extremist views. They have clear paths of action to take should they need to report a concern about the welfare of a child. The manager ensures that staff keep their knowledge up to date with regular training and questionnaires. Daily risk assessments are carried out to ensure that the setting remains free from hazards. Staff supervise children effectively throughout the provision. The manager has effective recruitment processes in place and completes suitability checks to ensure those working with children remain suitable.

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should:

n support children who need more help to become more deeply engaged in their learning n extend opportunities for children to do things for themselves to support their independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2627538 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10276098 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 34 Name of registered person Chestnuts Playgroup (Haringey) Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 02088029989 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Chestnuts Preschool N15 registered in 2021, and is based in Tottenham in the London Borough of Haringey. The pre-school is open from Monday to Friday, from 9am until 3.15pm, term time only. An after-school club operates from 3.30pm until 6pm. A total of five staff work with the children. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above, including one with an early years foundation degree. The pre-school 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 setting 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 setting. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk. She talked to the inspector about the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors. She discussed children's progress with staff. n The manager and inspector carried out a joint observation. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. This included evidence of staff suitability, staff records and safeguarding documents. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection.

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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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