Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Brent

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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are very happy at this setting. They benefit from the calm, nurturing staff who get down to their level to help them develop their play. Throughout the day, children are busy and active. Children play happily with their friends and show good concentration and focus as they participate in the many interesting and engaging learning opportunities that staff plan.

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The provision is good

The focus on science within the curriculum helps children to develop their understanding of the world well. Staff support children to deepen their understanding by expanding on what children observe and comment on. For example, children comment that they can see a rainbow in the bubbles and staff explain that the rainbow comes from the light reflecting on the bubbles. Children benefit from the opportunity to learn some Spanish at the setting, and they really enjoy singing, counting and greeting their friends in Spanish.

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The provision is good

Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour and remind them clearly and consistently of these expectations. For example, staff remind children to tuck in their chairs or put their toys away after they finish with them. Children beam with pride as staff offer descriptive positive praise, such as, 'Well done, you are tidying up so well.' This helps children to behave well and to feel safe and secure within the setting.

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need to do better?

n Staff have a clear understanding of what children should learn in their personal, social and emotional development. They discuss children's emotions with them throughout the day and help children to understand how their actions affect the feelings of others. This helps children to understand and communicate their emotions. Staff support children to develop important social skills, such as sharing and taking turns. For example, they explain clearly to children that it is their friend's turn first and then it will be their turn. Developing important social skills such as these helps children to form friendships. n Staff support children in the baby room to develop their communication and language extremely well. They skilfully narrate what children are doing as they play. This helps children to learn new words and to connect words to actions. Staff use many songs and stories to help children to widen their vocabulary and

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need to do better?

develop their sentence structure. Staff repeat these songs and stories regularly so that they become familiar to the children. Children then begin to use this new language in their play. n Older children develop a love of books as staff read lots of stories and provide plenty of opportunities for children to look at books themselves throughout the day. Staff use a wide range of language with them to help children to build their

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need to do better?

21 November 2023 vocabulary. On occasion, staff working with older children do not always consider how to support children to develop high-quality, two-way interactions. At times, staff do not give children enough time to process questions they are being asked. In addition, staff do not always consider how to use lunchtime to support older children to develop these conversational skills. n Staff implement a progressive and carefully considered curriculum for physical development. Children develop gross motor skills as they pedal on bicycles, climb up and down stairs or crawl through tunnels in the garden area and indoors. They strengthen their fine motor skills as they knead and mix play dough, use scissors or mix ingredients together. This helps children to progress well in their physical skills. n Staff build strong bonds with their key children. They understand what their key children know and need to know next very well. Staff carefully consider how to

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need to do better?

support children to achieve these next steps. This supports children to make good progress in their learning and development. n Staff identify children who may need extra support to catch up in some areas of the curriculum early. They plan specific targeted interventions to help these children to reach their individual targets. For example, where children need extra support in their communication and language skills, staff deliver regular focused- language, small groups to help these children to reach their individual goals. The manager understands when it is necessary to seek the support of external professionals for any child who would benefit from these. n Staff support children who speak English as an additional language well. They carefully plan how to communicate with children in their home language. This helps these children to feel proud of the languages that they speak and supports their development in their communication skills.

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need to do better?

n The manager has a good understanding of what good practice looks like. She supports staff to develop their practice through professional development opportunities, such as training and regular feedback and support. These lead to good outcomes for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have a good knowledge of what to do if they have concerns regarding a child's well-being. They attend regular training to ensure that their safeguarding knowledge is kept up to date. Important safeguarding information is clearly displayed in the setting for staff to access if necessary. Staff know what to do if they have a concern about the conduct of another member of staff. Leaders have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and know where to go for further support if necessary.

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should:

21 November 2023 n develop how to support older children to participate in high-quality, two-way interactions as much as possible to support their communication and language development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2653867 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10308729 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 29 Number of children on roll 29

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Owls Daycare registered in 2021. It is located in residential premises in Queens Park, in the London Borough of Brent. The nursery employs seven members of childcare staff. Of whom, five hold relevant childcare qualifications. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, for 46 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 and the inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the curriculum. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the manager. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing in the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector had discussions with staff and parents and took account of their views. n The inspector held discussions with leaders about nursery practices and procedures.

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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

21 November 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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