Setting EY411255

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is inadequate

The provider has not followed safe recruitment procedures robustly. Although enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks have been carried out by the provider, Ofsted has not been notified in recent years of new members of staff who work in the setting. As a result, Ofsted has not completed further background checks on staff. This potentially puts children at risk of harm.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite this, children arrive at this nursery to a warm welcome. Staff talk to parents to find out if young children have slept well and eaten, to establish any barriers to learning for the day. Children have secure relationships with staff, which makes them feel safe and ready to learn. The setting has a strong emphasis on outdoor learning. For example, children learn about the food cycle and growth through the planting of potatoes, tomatoes and green beans. Children feed the resident rabbits and learn to wait their turn. Children are taught to be kind to one another through the positive role modelling of staff, and they follow the routines of the day. As a result, children behave well in this setting.

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The provision is inadequate

Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, have lots of opportunities to develop their language. In the morning, a small group of older children sit with a staff member outside in the 'Woodland's café' and drink milk as they discuss what they will explore that day. Young children and babies listen to the story of 'The Hungry Caterpillar' and are introduced to new vocabulary as they place real fruit into the caterpillar box, bringing the story to life. This has a positive impact on children's communication skills.

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need to do better?

n The leader has failed to notify Ofsted of several staff members who currently work in the setting. As a result, further background checks have not been completed by Ofsted to ensure that staff are suitable to work on the premises. In addition, Ofsted has not been notified of household members who no longer live on the premises. This does not ensure that children are kept safe from harm. n The manager has high expectations for every child in the nursery, including disadvantaged children and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The curriculum is ambitiously designed to engage and encourage children to be curious, and children make good progress. n The manager models expectations to staff, which supports effective teaching. As a result, children have a good attitude to learning and behave well because of the positive environment. n Children have lots of opportunities during the day to develop their gross and fine

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motor skills. For example, older children use their imaginations to make beetroot

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31 May 2023 pie. They squeeze, knead and roll the mixture with their fingers to develop their small-hand muscles. Babies and young children climb low-level equipment to support their balance and build confidence in walking. All children make good progress in their physical development. n Children participate in regular music sessions to support language development, social interaction, and curiosity. For example, young children learn nursery rhymes and become familiar with the actions they begin to follow. They explore various instruments, such as drums, shakers and chimes, and they they whoop with delight as they create sounds. n Children develop an understanding of the world in a variety of ways. Children and families share their culture through discussion and by sharing food. For example, children learn about the festivals of Holi and Hanukkah, which develops their understand of the community around them and of what makes

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them unique. n Children learn how to stay healthy. Before meals, they follow routines to wash and dry their hands. They are provided with healthy dishes, which are prepared on site in accordance with their dietary needs. Pre-school children have their own toothbrush and toothpaste, which they use after lunchtime. This teaches children about good dental hygiene. However, due to the breaches in the early years foundation stage requirements, children's personal development is not guaranteed. n Parents speak highly of the setting. They report that the settling-in process gives them confidence that their child is being supported. They appreciate the regular communication provided by the provider and staff. They know what their child is currently learning and how they are being supported in their next steps of development. n Children are taught independence skills from an early stage in this setting. For example, on arrival, children are encouraged to find their peg to hook their coat

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need to do better?

and bag onto. Older children learn to wash their hands independently after mealtimes, and they enthusiastically say to adults, 'smell my hands', as they are proud to learn the routine. However, at mealtimes, children are not consistently encouraged by staff to be independent. This delays the skills for children to manage their personal needs. n During activities, staff ensure that communication and language is encouraged. However, occasionally, some staff do not give younger children time to process information and respond. This reduces children's ability to think independently and respond accordingly.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider has not robustly followed safe recruitment procedures. Recently recruited staff are not known to Ofsted, which potentially puts children at risk of harm. Despite this, staff recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and know, if necessary, to whom to make a referral. In addition, if they have concerns about the conduct of a staff member towards a child, they understand their responsibility

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Safeguarding

31 May 2023 of who to report this to. This supports the safety of children. Staff are able to recognise the signs of female genital mutilation and extremist views, and they know what processes they need to follow to report these. The setting is risk assessed daily to reduce the likelihood of accidents and is kept clean to support infection control.

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Due date

notify Ofsted of any person over the age of 16 who is living or working on the domestic premises 15/06/2023

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Due date

notify Ofsted of any persons over the age of 16 who no longer lives or is working on the domestic premises. 15/06/2023

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should:

n make better use of all opportunities to encourage younger children's independence at mealtimes n ensure that staff consistently give children time to process information and time to respond to questions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411255 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10285930 Type of provision Childcare on 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 30 Number of children on roll 49

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 24 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Woodlands Home Nursery registered in 2010. The nursery operates from the provider's home in Woodside Park, North London. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, six hold appropriate early years qualifications, ranging from level 3 to level 6. The nursery opens from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. It provides 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 setting. n The inspector and provider carried out a learning walk to establish the curriculum provided. n The inspector spoke with parents and staff and took their views into account. n The inspector observed interactions between the staff and children. n The inspector and provider carried out a joint observation. n The inspector sampled documentation, including public liability insurance and training certificates.

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Inspection activities

31 May 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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Inspection activities

31 May 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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