Little Goblins Preschool

Inspection of Little Goblins Preschool Little Goblins, 17 Newmarket Green, London SE9 5ER

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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

Staff build warm and trusting relationships with children and their parents. Children arrive happy, confident and willing to learn. They eagerly look forward to the arrival of their friends. Children benefit from key persons who know them well. Their emotional well-being is supported effectively. Staff are ambitious for children and their families. They use the two-way flow of information that they promote to plan a curriculum that children engage with well, overall. Staff's close work with parents helps them to plan activities that consider what children know and experience. Children develop their communication and language skills well, including those who speak a language other than English at home. Some children share their language with friends who have similar backgrounds.

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The provision is good

Staff provide children with a range of interesting, accessible and engaging activities and resources. This helps children to independently carry out their ideas and they often invite their friends to join in. For example, children enjoy pretending to play keyboards as their friends sing into microphones. Staff use agreed methods to help children to acquire positive social skills. Children use their imaginations well and show care and consideration for each other as they play. Staff help children to progress well and develop the skills they need for future learning.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and staff are ambitious for all children. They have established strong partnerships with parents, external advisors and their local school. Leaders adjust routines and review the learning environment to meet the individual needs of children. The introduction of a quiet zone has helped children to recognise their need for rest or calm. The effective use of targeted funding contributes well to positive outcomes for all children. n Leaders have high expectations of staff. They deploy staff effectively and support staff to gain recognised qualifications. Staff receive appropriate support and supervision. They complete training that helps them to understand how to support children's learning effectively. Very occasionally, some children who are quiet or less confident receive less attention. n Staff plan and implement well-thought-out play opportunities that focus on children's language development, interactions and emotional well-being. For

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example, staff encourage children to name items, count, and celebrate the achievements of their friends during What's in the Bag activities. Staff adapt teaching well as they encourage children to name animals, make related sounds, or discuss where they may be seen. n Staff help children to understand what is expected of them. Children share resources and take turns as they play. Children respond well to staff's successful methods, such as use of sand timers, to help them regulate their behaviour.

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17 November 2023 Children wriggle excitedly beside their friends as they anticipate their turn to explore interesting items during group activities. Staff help children to develop positive attitudes to learning. n The special educational needs coordinator works effectively with staff, parents and external professionals. Targeted teaching programmes help to close potential gaps in children's communication and language development. Staff consider the individual needs of children as they implement the curriculum, for example as they plan additional sensory experiences. Children progress well from their starting points in learning. n Staff encourage children's independence. Children look for their water bottles when thirsty, stretch up to hang their coats on arrival, and understand lunchtime routines. Staff work closely with parents to support successful toilet training. They encourage children to develop good hygiene and independent self-care.

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Children wipe their nose and dispose of tissues, wash hands and brush their teeth after lunch. n Staff help children to recognise and understand the differing needs of their friends. They plan activities for children that acknowledge important events such as Remembrance Day, St Patrick's Day and the Lunar New Year. Children have opportunities to use resources and that reflect different cultures and communities. However, some children have fewer opportunities to recognise their backgrounds, languages or traditions. n Parents speak highly of the service and of the caring staff team. They value the information, support and advice that is shared, including during periods of change. Parents comment on the progress that their children make, particularly with their language and social skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders and staff work collaboratively with external professionals to ensure that the welfare of children and their families is promoted. Staff are aware of the impact that changing circumstances have on children's lives. Leaders share information appropriately to access support for children and families. They are alert to possible risks to children including exposure to extreme views, domestic abuse or the unsafe use of technology. Leaders and staff know how to recognise indicators of abuse of harm and know how to report concerns. Staff are aware of how to raise concerns about a colleague. The manager follows safer recruitment guidance and checks the ongoing suitability of staff.

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should:

n enhance support for staff teaching further, so that they understand how to

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17 November 2023 better engage quiet or less confident children in learning n broaden opportunities for children to understand what makes them unique.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2637788 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10289317 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 22 Number of children on roll 22 Name of registered person Little Goblins Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 02070189100 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Goblins Preschool re-registered in 2021 and is located in Eltham in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The service operates Monday to Friday during term time, from 8.45am to 3pm. There are four staff who work with children, three of whom hold qualifications at level 3. The provider receives funding for the early education of children aged two, three and four years.

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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 provider. 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 talked to staff and parents at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity with the manager. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability

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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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