Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre

Inspection of Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre York Way Court, Copenhagen Street, Islington, London N1 0UH

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Staff enthusiastically greet children, babies and parents when they arrive. Parents and children enjoy the walk through the delightful and serene gardens to the playrooms. Staff provide a nurturing and stimulating environment. Staff have high expectations of children. They support babies to communicate and help to develop their language skills. For example, babies gaze, make facial expressions and use gestures to communicate. Staff encourage babies to use single words and understand simple instructions. Children are well behaved and kind to each other.

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The provision is good

Babies and children develop a sense of self as they interact with each other and staff. They learn about the wider world, for example, they celebrate different festivals. They taste new foods and handle cultural artefacts made by different communities. Staff invite all parents to share their ways of life and cultures to help enrich the experiences children are offered. Children negotiate space and obstacles safely, taking care not to bump into their friends. They walk, run and ride wheeled toys in the well-resourced garden. Babies explore their surroundings such as the sandpit, and they learn through their senses as they touch and handle the sand. Babies have lots of opportunities to feed themselves. They use their fine and gross motor skills as they develop confidence and independence.

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need to do better?

n Overall, staff have a good understanding of the curriculum and implement learning well. However, staff's interactions with children are not always consistent to ensure that children gain the most from their learning opportunities. n Leaders and staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively. Children are supported to make good progress from their individual starting points. Staff create a supportive and inclusive environment. Staff observe any emerging concerns and respond quickly, working with parents and other professionals. n Partnerships with parents are strong and respectful. Staff communicate well and keep parents updated about their child's development and next steps in learning. Parents find the online parents' platform informative. They enjoy receiving regular written updates and photos of their children at play. Staff provide regular termly meetings with parents to discuss progress.

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n Leaders use additional funding well to purchase resources for all children to benefit from, for example sensory toys to help support critical brain development. Children enjoy trips to the farm to enrich their learning outside of their daily experiences. Funding is also used to further train staff and develop their knowledge of childcare. n In the main, leadership and management are good. However, leaders have not

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need to do better?

27 June 2023 followed the correct process for notifying Ofsted of changes to the legal governance of the setting. Despite this, secure recruitment processes are in place to ensure the suitability of all adults who work with children. n Young children learn good hygiene routines to help prepare them for their eventual move on to school. They wash their hands before and after eating. Staff attend to children's care needs effectively. n Leaders support staff well. They carry out regular supervisions and staff meetings. Staff are offered opportunities to undertake training to support their continuous professional development and well-being. For example, staff have recently completed yoga and physical development workshops. The skills they gain are used to offer children yoga and physical exercise sessions and are adapted for adults as well. n Staff offer children healthy, nutritious meals. Children enjoy the structure and

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routines of mealtimes throughout the day. They develop their social and emotional skills as they talk to each other and form friendships. They have good opportunities to make decisions about the food they eat and learn about the importance of healthy eating. n Babies explore the garden and look out for a small bird they see flying past. Staff follow children's interests and talk to them about different animal pictures displayed on the wall. This all supports their growing range of vocabulary, curiosity and imagination.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders and staff know how to recognise the different types and possible signs of abuse. They know who to contact if they have any concerns. Staff understand whistle-blowing procedures. They attend regular safeguarding training to help support their wider understanding, such as on the 'Prevent' duty, female genital mutilation and gang violence. Leaders know what action to take if an allegation is made against a staff member. Safer recruitment procedures are in place, and staff's ongoing suitability is regularly checked. Staff carry out thorough risk assessments, and the premises are safe and secure.

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should:

n further develop staff's understanding of the curriculum to ensure consistency in the delivery of how staff support children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY294232 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10300150 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 81 Number of children on roll 104

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Name of registered person

Kate Greenaway Nursery and Children's Centre Governing Body

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reference number

Telephone number 020 7527 4850 Date of previous inspection 23 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre registered in 2004 and is located in King's Cross, in the London Borough of Islington. The nursery is located on the same site as the children's centre and nursery class. The nursery employs 24 childcare staff; of these, three hold qualified teacher status, one holds early years professional status and 21 have relevant childcare qualifications at levels 2, 3, 5 and 6. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for 48 weeks in the year. The setting 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 headteacher and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The headteacher and the inspector carried out a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum and the provision are organised. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and discussed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to staff, parents and children and took account of their views. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the headteacher. n The inspector reviewed a sample of relevant documents, including suitability checks and policies and procedures.

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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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