Playaway Nursery (SRCC)

Inspection of Playaway Nursery (SRCC) Sydney Russell Childrens Centre, Parsloes Avenue, DAGENHAM, Essex RM9 5QS

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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 positive relationships and strong attachments with practitioners and other children. They are happy and enjoy their time in this friendly and welcoming nursery. This demonstrates that children feel safe and secure. Young children show curiosity and interest while exploring their learning environment. Practitioners support children to develop an awareness of others and start to develop friendships. Older children show an eagerness to learn. This creates a secure foundation for their future learning.

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The provision is good

Practitioners actively participate in children's play. They ask questions and use appropriate vocabulary to extend children's learning and build on their knowledge. Practitioners are good role models for children. They demonstrate respectful actions and communication. For example, practitioners ask children before changing their nappies and inform children about what will happen next in their day. Practitioners communicate with each other well. For instance, they keep each other informed when they leave the room and pass on key information about children. This good practice encourages positive interactions between children.

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The provision is good

Practitioners prepare children well for their transitions from one room to another and for school. They ensure that children have the skills they need to manage the more challenging routines and activities. For example, children who are preparing for their move to the pre-school room learn to use a fork and drink from a cup without a lid. Children who are preparing for school start to recognise and write letters in their name.

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need to do better?

n Leaders plan an ambitious curriculum and support practitioners to deliver this effectively. Practitioners plan carefully for each individual child, using children's interests and starting points in development. They observe and monitor children's development to identify any emerging gaps in their development. Practitioners use this information to plan the best way to support children to meet their next steps in learning. n All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress in their learning and development. The provision for children with SEND is good. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with practitioners, parents and other professionals to plan for each child's learning needs and work together effectively. Practitioners use funding appropriately to provide resources, experiences and extra support for those children who need it. This helps children to develop new skills and meet

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their targets. n Practitioners support children who speak English as an additional language well.

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need to do better?

31 October 2023 They gather key words in children's home languages and use objects and visual cards to support their communication. Practitioners learn about children's cultures, traditions and religions and ensure that they celebrate each child's culture. Children access books and resources that reflect different families, people, abilities and cultures. n Practitioners role model language for children. They speak clearly and repeat back what children say with the correct grammar and pronunciation. Younger children are exposed to lots of language from practitioners through talking, singing and stories. Older children use full sentences and a wide vocabulary. Practitioners introduce new words, such as 'hydrate', to extend children's good vocabulary further. Children openly communicate their thoughts and decisions. For example, they tell the inspector why they changed their mind and chose to play with the bicycles instead of the hoppers.

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n Children have access to various outdoor spaces to get fresh air and explore moving in different ways. Children use a range of equipment indoors and outdoors, such as climbing frames, slides and bicycles, to help to develop their large muscles. Children have opportunities to strengthen their smaller muscles to support their fine motor and writing skills. For example, they manipulate play dough and pour and fill during sand and water play. n Practitioners do not consistently support children to recognise their feelings to extend their personal, social and emotional development. During group times, practitioners ask children how they feel, for example when singing the 'Hello' song. However, staff do not consistently acknowledge children's feelings during everyday situations, such as minor conflicts with their friends. This impacts on how children learn to manage and explain their own feelings. n Practitioners have high expectations for children's behaviour. They promote

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children's positive behaviour through praise, encouraging turn-taking and sharing, and implementing the 'golden rules' in the nursery. Children demonstrate kindness towards others. n Parents speak highly of the level of care which their children receive. They say they feel supported by the managers and are signposted to other professionals when needed.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Practitioners have a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should they have concerns about the welfare of a child in their care. They are confident to whistle-blow and understand the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation against a member of staff. Practitioners make sure that the environment is safe and complete daily risk assessments. Leaders ensure that all staff remain up to date with mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding.

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should:

n develop further strategies to support children's understanding of feelings to enhance their understanding of themselves and others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY386932 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10313480 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 47 Number of children on roll 50 Name of registered person Playaway Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 02087241209 Date of previous inspection 7 August 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Playaway Nursery (SRCC) registered in 2008 and is located within the Sydney Russell Children's Centre. The nursery is one of three nurseries owned by this provider. The nursery employs 12 members of childcare staff, including the manager. Of these, 10 staff hold relevant childcare qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. There is a separate pre-school which operates during term time only. The nursery receives funding to provide 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 the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the nursery. n The inspector viewed the nursery and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The managers and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to practitioners at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the manager about the leadership and management of the nursery. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The SENCo spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND.

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n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation during lunchtime. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of practitioners working in the nursery.

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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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