Setting EY485922

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Staff are warm and caring. They build positive relationships with children, who show that they feel happy and secure. Babies experience routines that mirror those from home and use comfort items to help them settle. They seek reassurance from responsive key persons. Staff implement activities that support children to better understand and manage their emotions. For example, children have regular opportunities to discuss their feelings and those of their friends at the start of the day. Staff speak about and display children's work. This contributes to children's self-esteem. Children show pride in their achievements.

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The provision is good

Children develop their independence well. This is because staff encourage them to do things for themselves. For example, babies find and attempt to put on their shoes. Staff speak with children about how to look after their bodies and stay healthy. Older children use the 'snuffle station' to get tissues, wipe their noses and put tissues in the bin. Children explore tooth moulds and learn about the importance of dental health. Staff support children to develop their mathematical awareness, for example, as they count fruit and vegetables at snack time. Babies happily explore their environment and develop their curiosity. They move around with increasing confidence.

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The provision is good

Children show respect for their friends, take turns, share resources and acquire positive social skills. Children, including children who need extra help with their learning, are well prepared for school.

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need to do better?

n The manager is committed to providing an effective service. She works effectively with local advisors to update her knowledge, and that of her staff team. This has helped her to address identified areas for improvement. For example, the manager now has a better understanding of recruitment and induction procedures. She deploys staff effectively and knows when to make notifications to Ofsted. n The manager identifies targeted training for staff to complete and has effective arrangements for the supervision of staff. Staff receive coaching that helps them to develop their professional practice. However, staff do not consistently implement procedures, such as risk assessments, sufficiently well. Senior staff continue to provide staff with appropriate and targeted support. This helps to ensure that children's safety is not compromised. n Overall, staff demonstrate effective teaching. For example, staff get down to the

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need to do better?

children's level as they speak with them. This contributes to more effective interactions with children as they play and learn. Very occasionally, some staff do not adapt their teaching or interact with the children well enough to help

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need to do better?

4 September 2023 them to fully engage in activities. Nonetheless, children progress well from their starting points in learning. n Staff share accurate assessments of children's learning with parents. This helps to address potential gaps in children's learning at an early stage. Parents now receive more information about children's achievements and progress, and how they can support this further at home. Staff at the receiving school are provided with transition reports. This helps new teachers to understand what children can do and how children learn best. n Staff implement learning opportunities that build on what children already know. For example, staff plan activities that take account of children's real-life experiences. They encourage children to speak about their recent beach holidays during sand and water play. Children develop their communication and language as they recall and share events and speak about important people in their lives.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from the introduction of a calm area to help them discuss and better manage their emotions. Most staff implement methods to help children understand routines and expectations. For example, they use visual prompts to help children to understand what will happen next. However, this is not consistently implemented by all staff to help reinforce children's understanding of what is expected of them. n Key-person arrangements are effective. Stronger bonds with consistent staff support children to separate more easily from their parents. For example, key persons now welcome children into the nursery and help them to settle into activities. Some staff share their language with children from similar backgrounds. This helps children to feel more secure and develop a sense of belonging. n Staff plan some activities that acknowledge important religious and cultural events. Recently purchased resources contribute to children's understanding of

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need to do better?

different communities. Staff use technology to access songs and rhymes in languages that some children experience at home. However, some children have fewer opportunities to hear familiar languages or to recognise and value what makes them unique.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

All staff have completed training to update their safeguarding knowledge. The manager understands the procedures to use if concerns about children or the suitability of staff arise. Staff recognise possible indicators that a child is at risk of harm or abuse. They are alert to risks, such as the unsafe use of technology, children's exposure to extreme views, domestic abuse or female genital mutilation. Staff know the procedures to follow if they are concerned about the actions or behaviour of a colleague. They manage children's personal care and dietary needs effectively. The provider follows safer recruitment guidance. There are appropriate arrangements to assess the initial and ongoing suitability of staff.

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should:

n extend the support for staff teaching, so that staff better understand how to adapt teaching to fully engage children in learning during activities n support staff to implement policies and help children to understand what is expected of them more consistently n broaden opportunities for children to value and share their languages and backgrounds, and to learn about each other's traditions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485922 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10286562 Type of provision Childcare on 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 22 Number of children on roll 18

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 8 March 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Bright Clouds Nursery registered in 2015. The nursery is situated in the Lee area of the London Borough of Lewisham. The nursery is open from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. There are seven members of staff working directly with children. The manager holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 4, three members of staff are qualified at levels 2 and 3 and one member of staff holds a qualification at level 5. The nursery is in receipt of funding for early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued 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 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 The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. 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 inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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Inspection activities

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