My Sunshine Day Nursery and Pre-School Barnes

Inspection of My Sunshine Day Nursery and Pre-School Barnes 99, White Hart Lane, Barnes, London SW13 0JL

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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 have a dedicated key person who is responsible for meeting their individual needs. This helps them to build positive relationships with staff and feel safe at nursery. Children receive high-quality care that promotes their individuality, giving them a high level of emotional security. Through the curriculum, children develop a good understanding of how to share and take turns. They are learning to express their feelings and emotions using words. For example, during a group activity, pre-school children are able to say what makes them happy and sad.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the well-resourced and stimulating environment. They are happy and motivated to play. Children are developing their vocabulary well, such as through songs and rhymes. They, especially babies, delight in listening to stories being read to them. Children gain high levels of social skills, playing and chatting to their friends. They go out on a daily basis, for example, to observe vehicles and forms of transport in their area. This promotes children's understanding of their surroundings. Children experience a wide range of extra-curricular activities that complements their learning. For instance, they hear other languages, such as French, which raises their awareness of similarities and differences between people.

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need to do better?

n The provider is professional and ambitious for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She is highly proactive in supporting families who are disadvantaged to ensure that children are getting a good start to their education. n Staff have high expectations for children's learning. They observe and assess regularly what children know to plan a broad and ambitious curriculum. As a result, children make significant progress from their various starting points. However, the curriculum for outdoor learning is not implemented as effectively as possible. This does not build on the experiences for children who learn best outdoors. n Staff share the provider's desire for children to become independent and confident learners. They recognise that the curriculum for enhancing the learning of older and most-able children is not yet fully embedded. This prevents staff from challenging this group of children to reach their very highest potential.

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n Staff report that the provider supports and guides them well. They know that the provider has a high regard for their welfare. In addition, staff talk about the opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills. For example, following training, they have learned how to manage children's behaviour more effectively. This has had a positive impact, particularly on younger children's concentration span.

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14 June 2023 n Staff praise children's efforts and achievements in a meaningful way. This supports children's emotional well-being effectively. n Children learn to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, they follow good hygiene practices to protect themselves from infectious illnesses. Children are able to exercise and rest when needed. Healthy snacks and meals also contribute to children's good health. n Parents and grandparents are very positive about the nursery. They find staff 'care deeply about the children and their needs'. This partnership has a good effect on children's learning and development. n Staff have strong links with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists. This enables them to work collaboratively to address gaps in children's learning as quickly as possible. In addition, staff invite school teachers, where children will be attending, to visit the nursery. This practice helps children

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to make the move between nursery and school a more positive experience for them. n The self-evaluation process is evident. The provider reflects on their teaching practice consistently for the benefit of the children. For example, she has identified the need to review how staff can best manage periods of change throughout the daily routine.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider follows robust recruitment and induction procedures when appointing staff to protect children's welfare. She deploys staff well, so that children are safe and secure. Staff are vigilant in their supervision of children, including when they are on an outing. They are good at teaching children how to keep themselves safe, such as when crossing the road. Staff are aware of the possible indicators that a child may be at risk of harm, including if they are being exposed to extremist behaviour. They talk confidently about how to report any concerns they may have to relevant agencies.

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should:

n support staff to plan outdoor activities to ensure that they are more precisely focused and sequenced n continue to challenge children's learning, particularly those who are older and most able, to extend their knowledge and skills to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2636679 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10295684 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 55 Number of children on roll 81 Name of registered person Trilium Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 02035837978 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

My Sunshine Day Nursery and Pre-School Barnes registered in 2021 and it is located in the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames. The nursery is open from 7.30am until 6.30pm , Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Three staff members, including the provider, hold a level 6 qualification, one member of staff holds a level 5 qualification, and 12 hold childcare qualifications at level 1, 2 or 3. The nursery offers funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 nursery. n The provider showed the inspector around the nursery and explained how staff plan their early years curriculum. n The inspector held several meetings with the provider to discuss leadership and management matters. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n Parents and grandparents shared their views with the inspector through verbal and written feedback. n Staff and children talked to the inspector at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector completed two joint observations with the provider. They evaluated the impact of the activities on children's learning. n The inspector accompanied staff and children on their outing to a local

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playground. She observed staff's interactions with the children and how they keep them safe.

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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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