Cybertots at Acton Gardens

Inspection of Cybertots at Acton Gardens Unit A & B Devlin House, Corbett Gardens, Acton W3 8DS

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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 individually welcomed by their key person as they eagerly arrive to start their day. They settle with ease into a secure and well-maintained environment, which stimulates their interests and motivates their learning.

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The provision is good

The manager has skilfully planned an ambitious curriculum to take account of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children. There is a clear focus on nurturing children's confidence and independence, developing their communication skills and building their physical agility. Children eagerly participate in group games as they listen to one another and confidently sing songs for their friends. They develop their dexterity as they learn to carefully balance along beams and climb up ladders to safely use slides at their own pace. Staff teach children to think about how they can safely cross the garden path. This inspires children to think critically, for example they work together to create a chalked crossing.

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The provision is good

Staff have the highest expectations for all children. They understand what each child already knows and what they need to learn next. They focus their teaching particularly well on fostering kindness and respect across all age groups. Children receive clear expectations for behaviour and consistent praise for their efforts and achievements. Young children learn how to manage their emotions and older children delight in independently sharing resources with little prompting from staff.

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n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported through effective strategies. Staff work collaboratively with parents and other professionals to identify and review children's progress. They plan activities that captivate children's interest and help them to achieve their potential. For example, children begin to learn the value of turn-taking through well-planned group activities. Managers use the funding they receive to ensure the best possible support and progress for all children. n Managers have established a clear focus on communication and language. Throughout the nursery, children consistently participate with enthusiasm and joy in stories and songs. Staff skilfully use their voice and pitch to draw children's attention to events in stories. Children listen with care and vocalise their thoughts about the information in stories such as habitats animals live in.

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Young children begin to form short sentences to extend their vocabulary. n Staff skilfully incorporate much mathematical teaching throughout the day. They use language which children repeat to describe quantity and shape. Young children learn to calculate as they politely ask for 'one more piece of cake'. Older children learn to solve problems, for example as they ably match triangles to make a square base when competently building 'rocket' pictures.

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27 July 2023 n The curriculum is sequenced to ensure children learn the skills they need in a logical order throughout the nursery. Children have plenty of opportunities to practise vital skills. For example, babies' movements are carefully nurtured through planned activities which allow them to learn to stretch their bodies forward to reach popular toys. As children progress through to pre-school they manoeuvre around objects with agility and stop with precision when required. They competently bolt and unbolt screws using appropriate tools. Although children eagerly participate in meaningful learning, the most able children are not offered the level of challenge needed to ensure their best possible progress. n Children's health is prioritised. They relish nutritionally balanced freshly prepared meals. Staff work hard to meet young babies' individual routines for eating and sleeping. Younger children competently serve their own lunch and tidy away

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after themselves. Older children learn how energetic play makes them feel thirsty and independently pour themselves a drink of water. n Partnership working with parents is a key strength. Parents speak highly off the 'amazing' staff team and feel genuinely supported. They gladly follow nursery procedures to keep their children safe such as for collection and drop-off times. Parents comment that staff share children's goals and useful tips so they can continue to support their child's progress at home. n Staff work as an effective team to ensure children achieve well and their emotional well-being is nurtured. They report they feel valued and supported and have manageable workloads. The manager monitors practice effectively to ensure a culture of continuous development for all.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff closely supervise children and make sure they are always in their sight. All areas of the nursery are assessed for risk and the electronically controlled external doors are closely monitored for safety. Staff are vigilant about recording children's attendance and make sure absences are accounted for. The manager ensures staff have a secure understanding of child protection, including how to identify and report any concerns. The manager ensures robust recruitment procedures are diligently followed to make sure staff remain suitable to work with children. Managers have a secure knowledge of their role in protecting children. For example, they contact safeguarding agencies swiftly for advice and support when needed.

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n ensure the curriculum considers how to provide greater challenge for the most able children to support them to make the best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2641099 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10295733 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 90 Number of children on roll 74 Name of registered person Cybertots at Acton Gardens Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 020 3915 6598 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Cybertots at Acton Garden registered in 2001. The nursery operates from a purpose-built building in the London borough of Ealing. It is open each weekday, from 8am until 6pm, for 50 weeks of the year. The nursery provides funded early education for two,- three-and four-year- old children. The nursery employs 30 members of childcare staff. Of these, 22 hold appropriate early years qualifications.

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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 provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The manager and inspector jointly observed a group activity together. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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