Docklands Day Nursery

Inspection of Docklands Day Nursery 24/26 Fairlop Road, Leytonstone, London E11 1BN

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children flourish at this friendly nursery. They are independent learners who show high levels of self-esteem. For instance, they proudly show their artwork to others. This demonstrates that children are developing confidence in the nursery.

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The provision is good

Children progressively build on what they know and can do. For instance, some children in the baby room squeeze their food as they eat with their fingers. Staff gently encourage them to try to scoop their food with spoons. Toddlers have fun learning how boats move in water. All children benefit from a learning programme that helps them to develop the skills and knowledge they need for their next steps in education.

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The provision is good

Children understand the behaviour that is expected of them. They kindly pass resources to each other. For instance, children wait their turn to fill tubes and share sand moulds in the sand tray. At times, children need extra help to manage their behaviour. Staff calmly support them with positive role modelling. This helps children to learn how to treat each other respectfully.

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The provision is good

Children are taught to understand the importance of handwashing, particularly before mealtimes. They eat wholesome, nutritious meals prepared by the cook, who has an in-depth knowledge of children's allergies and dietary requirements. This supports children's health well.

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need to do better?

n The management team has worked with the local authority advisers to ensure that significant improvements have been made since the last inspection. This has a positive impact on children's care and quality of education. n The manager meets with staff to give them supervision sessions and coaching. She also checks on their well-being. However, staff do not receive clear indicators of how to continuously improve their individual practice, which hinders the delivery of the learning programme. n Overall, staff know children well. They build positive relationships with children and their parents. However, at times, the key-person role is not consistently effective in promoting younger children's progress and development to a higher level. For instance, the key-person system for some young children is less effective. n The youngest children crawl through tunnels, and older children use ride-on toys. Some children play and have fun as they dig in soft soil. Children like to be

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need to do better?

physically active and spend time outdoors. These experiences promote children's health and their small- and large-muscle development. n Staff teach children to use and understand vocabulary in context. For instance,

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need to do better?

26 April 2023 older children talk about how to keep their brains healthy. They suggest one way is to keep hydrated and not be dehydrated before exercising. This promotes a healthy lifestyle. n Staff read to children regularly. Children enjoy making up their own stories. For instance, children of pre-school age make up stories about boats and introduce characters to their play. They develop a love of books and stories, which supports their future learning. n Familiar routines are in place and interesting learning opportunities are available throughout the day. For instance, children take turns to clean, set tables and select cutlery and plates in preparation for lunch. Children use this experience to practise and develop their counting skills in meaningful ways. n Staff form good relationships with parents. They regularly share information with them about their children's day and what activities and experiences they have

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been involved in at the nursery. Parents receive invitations and encouragement to take part in experiences at the nursery. This helps children to develop a sense of belonging. n Parents feel that staff are approachable and professional. They comment that their children are happy at the nursery. Parents receive regular information about their children's progress. This promotes good parent partnerships.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff demonstrate a good awareness of safeguarding practice. They understand the importance of recognising any causes for concern. They know how to report any concerns, including allegations against those working with children. Staff are trained to understand the provider's safeguarding policies and procedures. Staff carry out risk assessments to ensure that any hazards are removed to help ensure children's safety. Recruitment and induction of staff are thorough, and individual suitability assessments are carried out.

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should:

n strengthen the role of the key person so that it is consistently effective in promoting children's progress and development to the highest level n enhance staff's professional development and ensure that they receive clear indicators for how they can continuously improve their practice and provide the highest level of education for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458063 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10270259 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 34 Number of children on roll 47 Name of registered person Docklands Day Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07834169759 Date of previous inspection 8 November 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Docklands Day Nursery registered in 2013 and is based in Leytonstone, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm. The nursery employs 13 members of staff. Of these, 12 hold early years childcare qualifications at level 2 or above.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the nursery. n The manager and the inspector had a learning walk together. n The manager and the inspector carried out joint observations to assess the quality of the education provided. n A meeting was held with the manager to discuss their leadership and management of the nursery. n The inspector spoke with staff at convenient times during the inspection. n Parents spoke to the inspector about their children's experiences at the nursery.

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Inspection activities

26 April 2023 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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26 April 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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