Chestnut@Markyate

Inspection of Chestnut@Markyate Markyate Road, Dagenham, London RM8 2LD

p.1

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

p.1

The provision is good

Children arrive at the nursery very happy, excited and ready to learn. They are familiar with the routines and show high levels of independence. Older children serve their own food and use cutlery confidently, while younger children are supported by staff. Children put their own cutlery and plate away once they finish and then eagerly sit on the carpet to wait for story time. Familiar routines such as this help to provide a settled experience, in which children make good progress. Children explore the stimulating activities, which keeps them engaged and motivated. Staff guide children's learning and development, particularly in meeting their next steps. For example, staff arrange a fruit threading activity to support children to develop their fine motor skills.

p.2

The provision is good

Children work cooperatively in small groups, naming the different fruits. Staff reinforce learning through repetition of new vocabulary and language. All children, including those with speech and language delay, improve their communication and language skills. Outside, children are excited and set up a parachute activity with their friends. They work together to move the parachute and keep the ball on the parachute, singing 'Row row row the boat' while doing so. Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour. They use good manners and encourage children to chant the golden rules during circle time. This helps children to understand what is expected and how to behave, creating a calm, safe and nurturing environment for them to concentrate well and learn in.

p.2

need to do better?

n Stimulating and engaging learning environments motivate children to participate in activities, which develops their curiosity, knowledge and skills across different areas of the curriculum. n Leaders and managers have supported staff to teach children healthy habits, such as brushing their teeth and discussing healthy food. Healthy eating is promoted well, and managers ensure they support parents to develop their understanding of the importance of healthy eating. The healthy eating guide and newsletters sent to parents giving information about healthy lunches has improved the quality of the packed lunches children bring to the nursery. n Leaders and managers work closely with the executive manager to ensure that staff receive the right support by creating a bespoke training package based on their specific areas of development. Staff training is a high priority for leaders and is valued by staff. Staff benefit from the effective coaching and mentoring

p.2

need to do better?

they receive from leaders, managers and external agencies. Staff worked with a speech and language therapist over an extended period and are experts in developing children's communication and language. n Partnership with parents is a key strength of the nursery. Staff establish

p.2

need to do better?

27 April 2023 effective and trusting relationships with parents. Noticeboards keep parents well informed about the learning their children are currently engaged in. n Strong attachments between staff and their key children have been built. Staff know each child's needs well. They communicate with parents to identify any gaps in children's learning and development effectively. Leaders work with the local authority inclusion team and make referrals in a timely manner to provide children with adequate support. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. n Children behave well. They learn to share and take turns. Staff inspire them to behave well. For instance, they take all opportunities to positively acknowledge children's achievements. They speak to children in a calm, respectful and caring manner. n Young children sing number songs with staff support, while older children

p.2

need to do better?

confidently count ducks in the water tray. However, staff do not always challenge children enough to support them to gain a secure understanding of mathematical concepts throughout their play. n Staff promote opportunities to develop children's understanding of diversity. Children and parents are invited to celebrate different cultures by dressing up in various cultural attire. They learn about their local community. For instance, children enjoy working with with 'Bow Arts' art project, where they celebrate people with different ethnicities. n The manager uses additional funding effectively to support individual children. For instance, children benefit from the new books that are added to the nursery's lending library, which enables them to read and share books at home with their parents.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

Leaders and staff receive extensive training around safeguarding. Furthermore, additional training supports effectively the families they work with to deal with issues such as domestic violence and refuge. The provider and staff have a secure understanding of the key indicators of child abuse. Staff are aware of what to do if a child protection concern is raised. They know about the role of outside agencies, such as the local authority designated officer, if an allegation is made against a member of staff. Staff check the premises daily, to ensure they are safe for children to use. Leaders ensure that, when recruiting staff, all suitability checks are undertaken.

p.3

should:

n make better use of opportunities to develop all children's mathematical

p.3

should:

27 April 2023 knowledge and understanding of mathematical concepts.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY489504 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10264496 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.5

Registers

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

p.5

inspection

Total number of places 56 Number of children on roll 65 Name of registered person Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited

p.5

reference number

Telephone number 02089844686 Date of previous inspection 16 June 2017

p.5

Information about this early years setting

Chestnut@Markyate registered in July 2015. The nursery is located in Dagenham, Essex. The nursery operates from Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. There are eight members of staff. Of these, two hold a qualification at level 6, and six staff hold a qualification at level 2 or 3. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.5

Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the nursery 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 her evaluation of the nursery. n The inspector conducted a learning walk with the managers around the nursery. n A joint observation of an activity was carried out with the managers. n The inspector held a leadership and management meeting with the managers. n The inspector talked to parents, to gather their views. n A sample of policies, procedures and relevant documentation was evaluated by the inspector.

p.6

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.

p.6

Inspection activities

27 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.

p.6

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.7

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.7

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.7