Little Angels Day Nursery & Child Care Services Limited

Inspection of Little Angels Day Nursery & Child Care Services Limited Playground, 100 Pentridge Street, London SE15 6LG

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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

Management and staff ensure that the environment is clean and well presented, which helps to create a warm and inviting place for children and their families. They ensure that relevant information for parents is clearly displayed, such as reminders about 'show and tell' for children. Staff demonstrate the pride they take in children's learning and their achievements. For example, they carefully present their drawings, writing, mark making and sculptures around the room, which helps to promote children's self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Children who are new to the nursery are comforted by sensitive and nurturing staff members. The manager has implemented a thorough induction process through which the team is supported to gather purposeful information from parents. This is then used to support children to settle, feel safe and secure, and to plan and design a curriculum based on what children like and can do.

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The provision is good

Staff have high ambitions for children's learning. Children are confident and follow a meaningful routine. Staff help them to understand what is happening now and what will happen next. Children respond positively to staff when they are asked to help tidy up in readiness for the next activity. Staff thank and praise the children once they have finished. Older children know to sit in the cosy area of the room. Younger children follow this example, which helps to promote good behaviour. Staff encourage children to be independent and develop good self-care skills, such as washing their hands and putting on their coats.

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need to do better?

n Staff are enthusiastic and devoted to their work. They are supported well by the manager, who has high expectations for children's learning. The manager motivates and supports the team to reflect on its practice. Staff are provided with many opportunities for professional learning and development, which helps to raise the quality of care and education for children. n Staff have high expectations of all children. They use the information gained from parents, along with their observations and assessments of children, well. For example, they plan and deliver a well-sequenced curriculum. This supports children's learning and development effectively, which helps them to make good progress. n Staff provide an environment that offers children a range of interesting experiences that capture their curiosity. As such, children are encouraged and motivated to learn. Children engage well in role play and imaginary play, both

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inside and outside. Children who need extra support are given one-to-one support by their key person. This helps children to grow and progress quickly from their starting points.

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24 November 2023 n Children's communication and language are supported very well. They happily join in with singing, rhymes, and action songs. Staff ask children questions, giving them time to think and respond. They repeat words spoken by the children, so they hear them clearly. Staff remind children to listen when someone else is speaking. n Staff support older children's literacy skills effectively. They can write their own names, sound out letters and begin to put two sounds together to identify words. Younger children have plenty of opportunities to make marks in the environment, both inside and outside. Staff take the children on visits to the local library, where they choose their own books. They indulge in stories, either by themselves, with peers, or during circle time. Children eagerly join in as staff read to them. n Staff support children's mathematical skills well. They learn to count to 10, while

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older children identify numbers and know how many items represent a number. For example, when they are asked how old they are, the children respond by saying, 'I am three', showing three fingers, and others say, 'I am four', counting and showing four fingers. Staff introduce mathematical words, such as 'first', 'more' and 'less', to help children understand quantities and position. n Children learn to be independent. Even young children have opportunities to serve their own food and drinks at mealtimes. However, staff do not ensure that the lunchtime routine is organised effectively to reduce the length of time that children have to wait. Staff do not make the best use of this time to further promote children's engagement and enhance their learning. n Staff encourage children to develop the skills they need to attend to their personal care throughout the day. However, staff do not interact as well as

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possible with new children during nappy changing times to help build positive relationships and promote security. n Children develop good health and well-being. They have daily exercise and are provided with healthy snacks and lunch. The manager invites the local dentist to the nursery to talk with children about their teeth and how to care for them. They provide opportunities for children to brush their teeth after lunch, which helps to promote good dental hygiene. n Parents are delighted with the provision. They feel well informed and involved in their child's learning. They are very happy with the progress that children make. Parents are particularly pleased with the good-quality education their children receive.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and her staff team have a good understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities. They recognise signs that may indicate a child may be at risk of harm or neglect, and they know what to do if a concern should arise. They have received training on safeguarding matters, including the 'Prevent' duty. Management and staff know the procedure to follow if an allegation is made against a member of staff, and they know the external agencies to whom to report

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Safeguarding

24 November 2023 their concerns. Risk assessment processes in the nursery are well understood. Staff can recognise hazards in the environment and take appropriate action to reduce risks to children.

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should:

n review the organisation of the lunchtime routine to help enhance children's learning experiences at this time n help staff to understand the importance of promoting effective nappy changing routines for new children, to help support their personal, social and emotional development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2656679 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10308761 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 18 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Little Angels Day Nursery & Child Care Services Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07861252241 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Angels Day Nursery & Child Care Services Limited registered in 2021. It is situated in Peckham, in the London Borough of Southwark. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, throughout most of the year. The setting provides part-time and full-time care for children aged two to five years. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It also provides out-of-school care for children attending St Francis Primary School, Camelot Primary School, and Ilderton Primary School.

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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 nursery. n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the nursery. n The inspector held discussions with staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The manager and the inspector carried out and evaluated a joint observation together. 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 staff working in the nursery.

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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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