Harvard Park Day Nursery

Inspection of Harvard Park Day Nursery 3 Wilton Parade, Feltham High Street, FELTHAM, Middlesex TW13 4BU

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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 care about children's emotional well-being and personal development a great deal. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, they recognised that some children found it harder to separate from their parents and build relationships with other adults. Staff work hard to gain children's trust and form an attachment with them. They show children kindness and warmth, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Parents and grandparents appreciate staff's nurturing and welcoming approach. Staff teach children to share and take turns to promote their good behaviour. They organise effectively the daily routines which have a positive impact on children's happiness. For example, mealtimes are relaxing and comfortable, which children enjoy.

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The provision is good

Staff have high expectations for children's learning. They encourage children to do manageable tasks to promote their independence skills. For instance, older children have learned to use age-appropriate tools to chop fruit for their snack. Younger children have plenty of opportunities to practise their crawling and early walking skills. This is demonstrated when they explore the indoor environment confidently and make choices in their play. Staff encourage children to be active and practise their singing skills. Children sing along enthusiastically and move their bodies to music. They show high levels of motivation.

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need to do better?

n Managers work with their early years advisers to reflect on their practice to identify areas for development. For example, following the self-evaluation process, they changed the layout of the cosy corner, which has increased older children's concentration span. The management team is keen to re-establish involving parents even more in their children's learning, which was put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic. n The management team carries out regular meetings with staff to guide their work with the children. Staff say they have opportunities to gain higher qualifications in a specialist topic, such as on how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff responded well to the training, which refreshed their knowledge of how to interact with children more effectively. This has had a positive impact on children's attitudes to learning. n The nursery has recently gained the 'Let's Talk Together' award from their local

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authority. This has given staff more confidence to play with the children and engage them in conversations. However, this is still in its infancy and is not yet fully embedded into practice. For example, some staff do not make effective use of all opportunities to build on children's language and problem-solving skills. n Staff work collaboratively with external agencies, such as speech therapists, to provide children with targeted support. This helps children, including those who

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24 October 2023 speak English as an additional language and have speech delay, make good progress from their starting points. The impact of this partnership is evident in how children manage their behaviour. They have learned to listen and follow instructions well. n Staff observe children as they play and assess what they can do. They use the information to identify any gaps in children's learning. However, they are not always clear about their curriculum intent and how to sequence some planned activities. This prevents staff from supporting children to make the best possible progress. n Toddlers show their good levels of creativity and imagination. This is evident, for example, as they pretend to cook and make drinks in the role-play area. n Older children's literacy skills are developing well. They are able to recognise their own name and draw pictures. There are also opportunities for children to select and use technology for different purposes. This teaches children to

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operate information and communication technology devices safely. n Staff provide children with daily opportunities to play in the garden and explore their local surroundings. They talk to children about nature and engage them in forest-school activities. For example, children learn to make picture frames using natural resources. Children gain knowledge and skills about the world around them through these stimulating experiences.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Managers take the correct procedures when there is an allegation made against them or their colleagues. They follow rigorous steps to assess staff's suitability to work with children. Staff supervise children well to help keep them safe. They are extra vigilant and take additional precautions, especially when they are on outings. This includes assessing the risks or hazards that may arise to help protect children's welfare. Staff have secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is suffering from harm. They know the actions to take should they have concerns about a child's well-being.

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should:

n make use of all opportunities to further extend children's language and problem- solving skills n support staff to understand how to plan and sequence the curriculum more effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY369658 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10285971 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 52 Number of children on roll 81 Name of registered person Harvard Park Day Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0208 890 3715 Date of previous inspection 26 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Harvard Park Day Nursery registered in 2008 and is located in the London Borough of Hounslow. The nursery is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm for 52 weeks of the year, excluding bank holidays. There are 24 staff members who work directly with the children. Of these, one holds qualified teacher status and 21 staff hold appropriate early years qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 5. The nursery provides funded early education places for eligible two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 manager and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the nursery. n The manager explained to the inspector how staff plan and implement their curriculum to support children's learning. She also told the inspector how staff ensure that the nursery is safe and secure for the children. n The inspector held meetings with the management team to discuss leadership and management matters. She looked at relevant documents, such as staff's suitability checks, training certificates and policy documents. n Parents and grandparents shared their feedback about the nursery with the inspector and their views were taken into consideration. n Staff spoke with the inspector at convenient times during the inspection. Some children engaged with the inspector and told her what they enjoyed doing at

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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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