Bright Sojourner Day Nursery

Inspection of Bright Sojourner Day Nursery N T C G Anapausis Centre, 272 Sumner Road, London SE15 5QS

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This provision meets requirements

n Leaders discuss how they will meet the seven areas of learning through their curriculum. They plan to follow children's interests and build on their individual areas of development. They will use careful observation to track children's progress. This will support children moving on to the next stage, including those moving on to school. n Leaders describe how they will offer an inclusive service that reflects all the children that attend. This includes obtaining specialist training to meet the needs of children with any special educational needs and/or disabilities. They will teach children about respecting others and learn about different cultures, through planned activities and inviting parents to share stories and songs. n Staff understand the importance of strong parent partnerships. They use an app to communicate with parents and share daily feedback about children's progress and information to extend learning at home. They plan to offer parents

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opportunities to give feedback and will keep parents up to date on any developments at the nursery through a regular newsletter. n Leaders and staff demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. This includes reporting procedures for concerns about children or someone in a position of trust. Leaders explain their safer recruitment process and how they will check staff's ongoing suitability. This includes keeping their paediatric first-aid training up to date. Staff discuss how the environment is kept safe with thorough risk assessments. n Leaders understand the importance of staff well-being and have clear supervision processes in place. Leaders plan to retain close links with the local authority to support ongoing training for staff. The have clear plans for any areas of development. This includes supporting within the local community.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2629069 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10280907 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

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

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Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 26 Name of registered person Bright Sojourner Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07804246787 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Bright Sojourner Day Nursery registered in February 2021. The nursery is located in the London Borough of Southwark. The nursery is open Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm all year round. They offer 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 viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The provider showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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