Green Oaks Day Nursery

Inspection of Green Oaks Day Nursery Jubilee Cottage, Enfield Road, Enfield EN2 7HU

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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 welcomed warmly by the friendly staff and confidently move around their rooms, exploring the wide range of interesting and age-appropriate play equipment. Babies form strong attachments with staff in the baby room. Staff are knowledgeable about each of the children and can provide effective support and comfort to those children who are settling into the nursery.

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The provision is good

Older children are encouraged to become independent in preparation for school. They enjoy the well-established routines. For example, they wash their faces and hands after lunchtime and place their coats on their individual hooks. Children identify their names and place them on the branches of the 'belonging tree' to self- register in the morning. They take turns as they sing the 'hello' song and make sure everyone is included. Staff are caring, attentive and respectful to the children and each other. Children model this behaviour and show consideration for each other. For example, children take delight in serving fruits to each other at the snack table and listen carefully to each other during activities.

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The provision is good

Children are excited by the broad and challenging curriculum that builds on what they already know and enables them to gain new skills.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and managers are ambitious and committed to providing high-quality care and education. Staff feel well supported and receive regular opportunities to speak with their manager and room leaders, which helps them to develop their knowledge. n Staff interact well with children and model how to use the resources to extend children's knowledge. For example, children learn how to use scissors safely and effectively as they navigate their way and cut through different weights of tapes, strings and fabrics. Staff show how the scissors are held and support the children by giving clear and simple instructions. Children feel well supported and safe to experiment and try new experiences. n Children independently choose what songs and rhymes they want to sing by selecting a song spoon. They join in with the actions and words. Younger children tentatively begin to learn how to use their bodies to follow the actions,

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and they gain new words and understanding as they repeat the rhymes. While older children have opportunities to take the lead in story time. n Leaders and managers are ambitious for children's learning. The curriculum is structured well to help children develop the skills they will need when they move on to their next stage of learning. However, occasionally staff do not allow sufficient time for all children to process questions, clarify their thinking and be able to contribute with a response to further extend their understanding and

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need to do better?

28 September 2023 speaking skills. n Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise in the large outdoor space. They learn to cooperate, negotiate and work together as a team. Children discuss what foods are healthy. For example, children identify the flavours in the homemade tomato soup and name the fresh fruits at snack time. They discuss the ingredients in the bread that they have made. n Staff use key words in children's home languages, which helps children who speak English as an additional language to express their needs. Staff use some Makaton signs to support children's understanding throughout the day. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents say their children are happy and that they can see the progress they are making. Key persons share information about their children's progress and photos of their play via an online app. Parents attend events that support them to continue their children's learning at

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home. They say they feel very supported by the staff team. n The special educational needs coordinator supports the staff to ensure that they meet children's individual needs. Staff use effective assessments and promptly identify gaps in children's learning. They work closely with parents and other agencies to support children and help them to progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff are clear about their roles and responsibilities to protect children. They have a secure understanding of child protection policies and procedures and know the signs that a child is at risk of harm. Leaders and managers ensure that staff know how to respond to accidents and incidents, and children receive prompt treatment when necessary. There are robust recruitment procedures to ensure that only suitable people are employed to work with children. Staff deploy themselves effectively to ensure children are closely supervised and supported in their care and learning. The premises are safe and secure, both indoors and outdoors.

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should:

n provide sufficient time for all children to process questions, clarify their thinking and be able to contribute with a response to further extend their understanding and speaking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2721113 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10305686 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 35 Number of children on roll 50 Name of registered person Green Oaks Day Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07920099133 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Green Oaks Day Nursery registered in 2023. It operates from Enfield, in the London borough of Enfield. It is open from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for 48 weeks of the year. The setting employs 11 staff; of these, eight hold early years qualifications between levels 3 and 7. The setting is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 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 spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the manager. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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