Oak Tree Day Nursery

Inspection of Oak Tree Day Nursery 58 Blairderry Road, LONDON SW2 4SB

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Children form strong and meaningful relationships with staff at this well-run nursery. Across the nursery, children are confident, secure and very independent. On arrival, they quickly settle, greet their friends warmly and immediately explore the stimulating activities on offer. Key persons make sure that they know children well. This helps them to plan activities which are tailored to children's individual interests and learning needs.

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The provision is good

Staff have high expectations for all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language. They place a focus on children developing their language. Babies choose books to read with their key person and excitedly join in with singing and rhyming activities. Older children sit and read with their friends and talk about their favourite books. They then go and write their own stories, based on the key elements of the story they have just read.

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The provision is good

Staff maintain a calm and purposeful atmosphere throughout the nursery. They ensure that children understand how to behave appropriately and constantly emphasise the importance of sharing and being kind to others. Children learn about different cultures and beliefs, such as through discussions and by learning about different celebrations. This helps them to develop a better understanding of their own uniqueness and the world in which they live.

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need to do better?

n Managers have a very good understanding of the early years curriculum and how young children learn best. They plan a comprehensive programme of learning that takes account of children's individual needs and their age and stage of development. n Most staff know how important it is for children to be given time and freedom to explore the resources and activities. This allows children to practise and extend their own learning. However, some staff working with the youngest children do not consistently encourage this. Also, some routines are not as flexible as they could be. Staff implement some routines without taking account of children who are engrossed in their learning and, as a result, this affects some children's engagement. n Staff teach communication well across the nursery. They talk to children constantly, introducing new words and developing their awareness of language structures. Staff use questioning effectively to deepen children's understanding.

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need to do better?

n Older children are well prepared for their transition on to school. Staff focus on children's social and emotional development so they are secure when they move on. However, some activities staff plan for these children do not consistently

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25 October 2023 challenge and extend their knowledge and skills. This means they are not always as interested in learning as they could be. n Children develop their independence skills very well. They develop a good understanding of how to manage their personal care needs. For example, staff give babies tissues to wipe their noses and encourage them to throw them in the bin afterwards. Older children are encouraged to identify when they need changing and to get a nappy from their locker, which they then take to staff, who help them. n Children show respect and kindness for each other. Younger children play alongside their friends, learning to share their toys. Older children listen carefully to each other when sharing books in small groups. They wait patiently for their friends to finish reading. n Staff place a focus on healthy living. They provide many opportunities for children to be physically active, inside and outside. Children are keen to show

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the inspector how they can jump and stand on one leg. They talk about how much they enjoy running and climbing in the outside space. n Staff organise trips to enhance the curriculum and broaden children's experiences. Children enjoy regular visits to museums, the aquarium, the theatre and walks around the local area. These activities help to provide some children with experiences that they might not normally have. n Parents share very positive views about the nursery. They are particularly pleased with the daily updates they receive about what their children have been learning at nursery. Parents are also happy with the progress that their children make.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Managers and staff understand their responsibility to protect children from harm. They can identify what to do in a range of safeguarding scenarios, including the action they must take if they have a concern about a colleague. Staff are supported through regular training on various aspects of safeguarding. There are comprehensive recruitment, vetting and induction procedures in place to check the suitability of the staff working with children. Staff are deployed effectively around the nursery and supervise children very well. Their risk management strategies are good. Children learn how to keep themselves safe at all times, including when out on trips.

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should:

n develop the teaching practice of some staff working with the youngest children, to make sure that all children have opportunities and are encouraged to fully

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should:

25 October 2023 explore the nursery n review routines, providing flexibility where possible, to ensure that the youngest children's focus and engagement in learning are not disrupted n extend the provision for older children, providing further opportunities for them to extend their learning and skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383631 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10301257 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 62 Number of children on roll 84 Name of registered person Oak Tree Day Nursery (London) Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 02086744844 Date of previous inspection 30 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Oak Tree Day Nursery registered in 2009 and is located in the London Borough of Lambeth. The nursery employs 26 members of childcare staff, of whom 16 hold early years qualifications at level 2 or higher. This includes three members of staff who hold qualified teacher status. The nursery is open each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, for 50 weeks of the year. It closes for one week in the summer, one week at Christmas and all other bank holidays. The nursery 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 nursery received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with staff and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the nursery. n The deputy manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning and development. n The inspector talked to staff and parents at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The manager, deputy manager and the inspector discussed the leadership and management of the nursery. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff.

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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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