Treehouse Nursery and Pre schools

Inspection of Treehouse Nursery and Pre schools Bede Anandappa Centre, Binyon Creascent, Stanmore HA7 3AP

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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 busy and settled at the pre-school. Parents confidently drop their children off, knowing that they are safe and well cared for by the established staff team. Staff form warm and caring relationships with children, which helps children to feel welcome and ready for their play.

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The provision is good

The manager has ensured that there is a strong focus on the prime areas of learning. This means that children develop a secure base of knowledge and skills, which helps to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. Many of the children at the pre-school are learning English as an additional language, and staff make sure that the educational programme meets their needs. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Staff ensure that any concerns about children's development are identified early and help is sought from other agencies appropriately.

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The provision is good

Children learn how to take turns and share resources. Staff support them to follow the pre-school's 'golden rules' and are consistent in their approach. Children are beginning to learn what is expected of them. Older children share their understanding of the rules confidently during the morning circle time. Staff quickly intervene to support children who struggle to regulate their behaviour. Older children are kind to the younger ones. They are keen for them to take part in role play, and help them put on dressing-up outfits when playing in the home corner.

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need to do better?

n The manager and staff are aware of the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on very young children. Staff take great care to ensure children's well- being and to support children to feel emotionally secure at the pre-school. This supports children's readiness to learn. Staff use their observations and assessments appropriately to ensure that all children's needs are met. n Staff sing songs throughout the morning and children enjoy joining in. While completing a jigsaw of a bus, staff start singing 'The wheels on the bus go round and round'. The well-known and often-repeated song helps children to develop their confidence. Soon, even the quietest children sing the refrain too. n Children are encouraged to look after their environment. They cooperate well with staff and practise their physical skills as they tidy the setting. For example, children soak up the residual water in the water tray with a sponge, squeezing

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out the excess into a bowl. Children use their muscles, as they help staff to roll up the outdoor play mats in readiness for home time. n Children learn to treat each other with respect. They are encouraged to listen to each other and to staff. Staff ensure that children learn about a wide range of cultures and religions. For example, the manager includes a range of festivals in

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7 June 2023 the learning programme, such as Diwali, Holi and Christmas, and parents contribute to the planned activities. n Staff introduce mathematical concepts throughout children's play. Children have ample opportunities to count, such as counting the number of children sitting on the mat at circle time. They explore concepts of 'full' and 'empty' at the water tray. Some children recognise and name shapes, such as a hexagon, and know that placing two semicircles together makes a circle. n Children eat well and healthily at snack time. They enjoy a wide range of fruits and name their favourites. Older children help to prepare the fruits, carefully slicing the bananas. They demonstrate good small muscle control as they serve their friends with a large spoon. This helps children to develop their confidence and independence skills. n Staff provide books for children, inside and outside. However, staff do not

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ensure that children are given every opportunity to develop a love of books, poems and rhymes, in readiness for school. This means that children do not frequently share and discuss books and stories with staff and each other, to develop their vocabulary further. n Staff are valued and appreciated by the manager, who is keen to ensure their well-being. Staff feel they have been well supported during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has been a period of significant disruption for the pre-school, including a change in premises. Staff have opportunities to discuss their personal development and identify their training needs during supervision meetings.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

All staff have a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. They are committed to protecting children from harm. Staff are confident in their knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse to look out for. The manager and staff understand how to fulfil their duty to report concerns to the appropriate agencies if they are worried about a child's safety. The premises are safe and suitable. Staff continuously carry out risk assessment the premises. For example, they mop up excessive water following water play to prevent children from slipping. Staff closely monitor children's safety during drop-off and pick-up times to ensure that children cannot leave the premises unaccompanied. A member of staff is always outside by the front door to supervise.

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should:

n review the delivery of the curriculum for literacy to ensure that children have frequent opportunities to explore books and actively engage in stories, poems and rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2621775 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10265376 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 Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 25 Number of children on roll 25 Name of registered person Wagav, Ritu

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reference number

Telephone number 07701043964 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Treehouse Nursery And Pre Schools registered in 2017. It is located in the London Borough of Harrow, and moved to the current premises in December 2020. The pre-school is open Monday to Friday, from 9.30am to 12.30pm, during term time. It receives funding to offer early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are three staff who hold relevant qualifications at level 3 or above.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the pre-school received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with staff and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children spoke to/communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The manager and staff spoke to the inspector at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the manager of the pre-school. n Parents shared their views of the pre-school with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school.

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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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