Little Green Forest Day Nursery

Inspection of Little Green Forest Day Nursery The Claude Osborn Hall, Oldfield Lane North, Greenford UB6 0EP

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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 secure, confident and happy at this family-run nursery. Staff value each child and take time to find out about their interests, which they reflect in activities. Staff have high expectations of children. Babies settle well. Staff find out about babies sleep routines, likes and dislikes. The curriculum is well organised, and children make good progress. They learn good creative skills. For instance, children enjoy making wheel prints with paint and explore different tools and materials to draw pictures. They use a range of musical instruments to discover different sounds and rhythms. Children learn about differences. For example, staff teach children about different types of family compositions through books and toys. They explain and celebrate special holy events with children, such as Diwali and Eid.

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The provision is good

Children act with care and caution. Staff teach children about road safety in imaginative ways. For example, they set up a pretend road and pelican crossing in the outdoor area. Children practise how to cross the road safely. Staff teach children how to use scissors with care. Children learn to share and to take turns well, such as when they take turns to add and stir ingredients while making dough. They learn useful skills in preparation for school.

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need to do better?

n Children gain good mathematical skills. For instance, staff count the number of elephants in a story with children and sing a variety of number rhymes and songs. They teach children about size and shape by using a wider range of mathematical language. n Children learn to do things for themselves. They serve themselves food at lunchtime, pour their own drinks and learn to put on their coats and shoes. Babies learn to feed themselves. All children help to tidy up at end of play sessions. n Children learn about the world around them. Staff take children on hunts for minibeasts in the garden and teach them about how they live. Staff plant and grow seeds with children and explain how things grow. n Staff teach children good communication, language and literacy skills in innovative ways. For example, staff dress up as story characters to read stories to children who are highly engaged. Children re-enact stories for themselves

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using props. They sing action rhymes and songs, where children learn new words. n Children behave in positive ways. Staff share group rules with children and use praise and reward positive behaviour. They are consistent and fair in their approach. n The manager provides good support to staff. She observes and talks to staff

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need to do better?

31 May 2023 regularly about their work to build improvement. The manager provides meals and treats for staff to show appreciation and promote positive well-being. The manager is committed to the development of staff skills and knowledge. For instance, staff have attended various courses, including a course on autism spectrum disorder awareness, which led to greater understanding in this area. n The manager evaluates all aspects of the nursery and sets clear goals for improvement. For example, she plans to develop the outdoor area further to promote best outcomes for children under two years of age. n Staff work successfully with parents. They keep parents well informed of children's progress in a range of effective ways. Staff help parents to support their children's learning. For example, they signpost parents to community workshops on supporting children's language skills. n The manager ensures that children have healthy routines. A nursery cook

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provides fresh, appetising and nutritious meals and snacks, which meet any special dietary needs. Staff provide daily opportunities for children to get fresh air and take part in physical activities, which includes climbing, running and jumping. n Staff teach children good oral hygiene awareness. They organise creative activities and read stories to children to promote an understanding of how to keep their teeth and gums healthy. n Overall, staff interact well with children. At times, staff miss opportunities to further their thinking, ideas and problem-solving during play. n The way that lunchtime is organised means that children wait a long time to eat their meals and sometimes become unsettled.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff prioritize children's safety. The manager carries out thorough background checks on staff as part of the recruitment process. Staff check all parts of the nursery, indoors and outdoors, to reduce the risk of hazards. They have good safeguarding knowledge and know what to be alert to that might indicate child abuse. Staff know the procedures to follow to report their concerns to protect children from harm. They attend regular training to keep their skills and knowledge up to date.

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should:

n make the most of opportunities to develop children's problem-solving skills further n review lunchtime routines to ensure that children do not have to wait for their meals, to promote children's personal and social development further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2630892 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10289276 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 46 Name of registered person Little Green Forest Day Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07712348996 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Green Forest Day Nursery registered in 2021. It is located in Greenford, in the London Borough of Ealing. The nursery is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays for 50 weeks of the year and is closed on public bank holidays. There are eight staff, including the manager. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications. The nursery accepts funding for free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the manager. n During the inspection, the inspector went on a learning walk around the nursery with the manager to discuss the aims of the curriculum. n The inspector observed the interaction between staff and children and spoke with children, when appropriate. n During the inspection, the inspector considered the views of staff and parents. n The inspector held a discussion with the manager and sampled some documentation.

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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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