Notting Hill Nursery School

Inspection of Notting Hill Nursery School 26a Artesian Road, London W2 5DN

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Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

At many times throughout the day, children are waiting for long periods of time. This results in children becoming distracted and veering away from what staff expect them to focus on. Staff often stop what they are doing, for example reading books or singing, to ask children to sit down, listen or wait their turn. As a result, children do not always have access to uninterrupted learning and are not developing a positive attitude to stories, songs and rhymes.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are not given the opportunity to express themselves by making choices in their play. Staff do not follow children's individual interests and have unrealistic expectations of the children. Toddlers are often asked to sit down and 'cross their legs'. When children wander away from group activities, staff repeatedly ask children to rejoin the group, instead of following the children's lead and enabling them to develop new knowledge and skills.

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The provision is inadequate

Children anticipate what is going to happen next, especially when it is their turn to go on an outing. They show this by getting their own coats and putting them on to visit the local park. Staff help children with tasks when needed, asking, 'Do you need support?' Staff give children time to have a go and, as a result, children are developing some independence skills.

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety is compromised as leaders do not follow their own procedures to keep children safe.

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n Children take part in a range of planned extra-curricular activities, such as ballet. These activities impact on the smooth running of the day. Staff rely on the highly structured routine to organise children. Staff prepare children too early for the next planned part of their day. For example, children are sitting for long periods of time or waiting around with their coats at the end of the day, as it is 'nearly home time'. As a result, children become bored and their behaviour deteriorates, which has a negative impact on their learning. n At times, children develop skills within their routines. Pre-school children are developing some early literacy skills in readiness for school. Children 'sign in' on arrival. Staff begin with supporting toddlers to find their name and photo. Pre- school children find their name and write it on the whiteboard. Pre-school children hold the pen in the correct way. Staff support children by sounding out

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the letters from their name as they write. n Leaders and staff have not implemented a curriculum that meets children's needs. They do not recognise when children's behaviour means they are losing interest in activities. Children communicate their desire to freely explore the

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26 April 2023 environment. However, leaders mistake this for children being hungry or tired. Leaders and staff focus on planned activities rather than responding to children's individual needs and interests. n Leaders do not monitor practice once staff have completed food hygiene training. Children bring in their own meals from home, but leaders cannot explain the safe preparation of food. Mealtimes are not managed effectively and food is not prepared in a timely manner. Staff place uncovered meals on tables for long periods of time before children sit down to eat. Children are not kept safe from risks, such as foods that can cause harm if not handled correctly. n Leaders know the importance of building relationships with parents to support children in their development. Staff use visual aids to support effective communication with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). For example, when children are not responding to instructions, staff use

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photos of objects or areas within the nursery to help children's understanding. At group time, children who need additional support disengage as they gaze around the room. Staff do not notice this, which means that children with SEND do not consistently receive the support they need. n Staff use snack time to build on pre-school children's mathematical language. They ask children what colour the fruit and vegetables are and encourage them to count as the children cut the fruit by themselves.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The nursery's designated safeguarding leads do not have a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow when an allegation is made against a member of staff. Concerns are not promptly referred to the correct agencies. This is a breach of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Leaders do not identify areas of weakness in their practice and have not developed their learning to make sure they take the correct actions to safeguard children. For example, they do not review practice or consider where staff would benefit from training. This compromises children's safety and welfare. Staff know the procedures to follow if they have a concern about a child. However, they do not have a secure understanding of potential risks to children. Staff have multiple systems in place to ensure all children are accounted for as they move between the setting and on outings.

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Due date

26 April 2023 ensure the nursery designated safeguarding leads are equipped to fulfil their role and responsibilities, including how to manage allegations against staff 26/05/2023

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Due date

ensure all staff have up-to-date knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues 26/05/2023

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develop a secure knowledge of the correct food handling and preparation procedures to minimise the risks to children's health 26/05/2023

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Due date

implement a curriculum that takes account of children's interests and includes opportunities for children to explore and make choices in their play. 16/06/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2631350 Local authority Westminster Inspection number 10281154 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 36 Name of registered person Notting Hill Nursery School Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 02037712772 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Notting Hill Nursery School registered in 2021. The nursery is located in the London Borough of Westminster. Children aged from two years attend. The nursery is eligible for two-, three- and four-year-old funding. It is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3.45pm term time only. There are six members of staff, of whom three hold relevant childcare qualifications.

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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 provider. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation during snack

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time. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation.

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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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