The Kindergarten Nursery Schools Limited

Inspection of The Kindergarten Nursery Schools Limited Old Hendon Exservice Mens Club Ltd, 10-12 Heriot Road, London, Middlesex NW4 2DG

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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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Staff help children to settle quickly and happily. They build trusting relationships and create a warm and friendly atmosphere. This helps children to feel safe and secure. Since the last inspection, the dedicated team worked tirelessly to make all needed improvements, so that every child gets the best possible start in life.

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The provision is good

Leaders design a well-planned, broad, and stimulating curriculum, which children benefit from. Children enjoy meaningful learning experiences that staff carefully plan, taking into consideration children's individual learning needs and their next steps. This leads to children making good progress in relation to their starting points in development. This includes children who speak English as an additional language.

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The provision is good

Children confidently make choices as they play. For example, they use a choosing box to tell adults which song they want to sing next. Staff often ask children what they wish to do next and follow their lead in play. This helps children to be more actively involved in their own learning and supports their communication and language skills. Staff have high expectations of children. They work closely with parents to support children to manage their feelings and to teach them right from wrong. Subsequently, children display positive behaviour and treat others well.

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need to do better?

n Staff support children's communication and language development well. They provide opportunities for children to extend their vocabulary. For example, when reading a book, staff repeat more difficult and unfamiliar words, such as 'hedgehog' and 'peacock' and explain to children what they are. n Leaders have a clear intent for what they want children to learn. Overall, staff sequence children's learning well. Their teaching is good. However, on occasion, staff do not plan group activities consistently well, to ensure that the learning of all children taking part is maximised. n Children are developing good physical skills. They are able to jump, balance and move their bodies in different directions as they engage in outdoors physical activities. Children practise their scooter handling skills as they confidently take turns to avoid obstacles. Children further develop their stamina and coordination as they enjoy walks around the local community.

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n Children learn about the importance of good health and the benefits of eating a balanced diet. The provider works with parents to ensure that packed lunches that children bring meet their dietary needs. n Staff support children's independence well. For example, children follow the hygiene routines well and wash their hands before mealtimes. Staff build on children's personal care skills, for instance, by encouraging them to wipe their

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15 September 2023 noses or put on their aprons before water play. n Children are motivated in their learning and show curiosity. They often initiate role-play activities, such as being firefighters. They are excited when later in a day a fire engine parks in front of the nursery, and they can see it up close. n Staff teach children about different cultural backgrounds. Children discover that some of their friends speak other languages. Staff use words and phrases as well as show children books written in a range of languages, to extend their understanding. They invite parents to the nursery, who help children learn about different festivals. n Staff are good role models for children's behaviour. They are polite and courteous in their interactions. Staff help children to solve problems and share equipment. This leads to them being able to play cooperatively. n Staff praise children consistently. However, children often miss the recognition of

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need to do better?

their achievements, as praise is not always offered in a meaningful way. For example, staff very often use phrases such as 'good boy' or 'good girl' and they do not always explain to children why they are being praised. n Staff feel valued and benefit from regular supervision meetings. Leaders evaluate staff practice well and ensure that staff attend training, to further their professional development and enhance teaching skills even more. n Parent partnerships are valued and are strong. Parents speak very highly of the nursery and praise the caring and welcoming staff. They comment how their children have made good progress and how happy they are to attend.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders provide staff with training and regular updates to support their knowledge of how to protect children from harm. Staff understand their role in keeping children safe and show awareness of possible signs that may indicate a child's welfare is being compromised. They also understand their responsibility to report any concerns to ensure children receive help and support needed. Multiple staff have valid first-aid training and discuss how they would respond if a medical emergency was to arise. Staff use effective risk assessments to minimise potential hazards and maintain a safe and suitable environment for children.

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should:

n review organisation of group activities to ensure that all children remain immersed in their learning n ensure that praise is linked to children's achievements and that they are aware what actions they are being praised for.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2577021 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10259204 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 Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 55 Number of children on roll 15 Name of registered person The Kindergarten Nursery Schools Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 0208-202-5687 Date of previous inspection 22 September 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The Kindergarten Nursery Schools Limited re-registered in 2020. The nursery is located in the London Borough of Barnet. The nursery is open five days a week, from 8am to 6pm, term time only. There are five members of staff and they hold suitable qualifications.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the manager and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the nursery. n The manager and the inspector conducted a learning walk and discussed the curriculum. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the manager. n The inspector spoke to children and staff at appropriate times, during the inspection. n The inspector had discussions with parents and took their views into account. n The inspector held discussions with leaders about the nursery's practices and procedures.

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Inspection activities

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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