Kinderzimmer Muswell Hill

Inspection of Kinderzimmer Muswell Hill 1 Dukes Avenue, Muswell Hill, London N10 2PS

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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 arrive at this nursery enthusiastic and eager to learn. Staff welcome them warmly as they enter. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. Staff have high expectations for building children's confidence and independence. Children develop good relationships with their key person and learn how to make good friends. Children's behaviour is good. Staff consistently use praise and encouragement to support children's behaviour. Children are encouraged to share and take turns as they play. Older children listen and follow instructions as they learn to adhere to the simple rules that keep them safe.

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The provision is good

Babies have independence and freedom to explore, which gives them a sense of ownership in what they can do and builds their confidence well. Staff offer a good continuity of care to babies. They mirror babies' individual routines from home, and consistent adults carry out intimate care routines to give babies an added sense of security. Children enjoy a wide range of activities that support sensory exploration and give them opportunities to make marks. Babies use hand-sized chalks, and toddlers enjoy dough activities, with staff encouraging them to push, pull, stretch and roll the dough. Children develop better control over their arm, hand and finger muscles. This helps them as they learn to use pencils and crayons for drawing and writing. All children make good progress in their learning, given their starting points.

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need to do better?

n The manager and staff create a curriculum with a clear intent. Staff work together to create an environment where children feel safe to play. Staff understand that this helps children to feel confident and happy. Children are relaxed and ready to learn. n Staff understand that it is important for children to lead a healthy lifestyle. They provide children with a nutritious selection of foods to choose from. Children learn that certain foods are good for them and make healthy choices. They understand how to keep their teeth clean. n Parents report that teaching is of good quality. They talk about what their children have learned since starting at the nursery. Managers recognise that communication with parents is very important. They constantly review how information is given to parents. This includes regular questionnaires. Managers are planning to do workshops for parents to further help them extend children's

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learning at home. n Staff encourage children to be physically active. Younger children join in action rhymes and move scarves to the sound of music. Older children go on walks in the community, helping to develop their stamina. n Children gain good independence skills. Older children take on roles, such as

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need to do better?

26 January 2024 helping to lay the table at mealtimes and snack times. All children learn how to put on their coats and shoes. They help to tidy away at the end of play sessions. n Staff working with the older children support their mathematics development effectively. They count from one to five, and staff reinforce this learning by asking children to show this by finger counting. Staff model mathematical language well and provide ample resources and opportunities for counting and visually recognising numbers. n Staff support children's literacy development. Children of all ages love to listen to staff read. Older children excitedly predict what might happen next as they become immersed in the plot of a familiar story. Babies snuggle on staff's laps as they lift the flaps and eagerly anticipate turning the pages. They develop important literacy skills that prepare them for their future learning. n Children's language is developing well. Staff encourage the children to join in

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need to do better?

with rhymes and songs. However, sometimes, staff do not make the most of opportunities that arise to challenge and extend children's learning. For example, staff do not extend children's language or vocabulary as fully as possible throughout the day. They do not make consistently full use of opportunities to introduce new words or help children build sentences so they make the best possible progress. n The manager provides ongoing training and supervision for staff and promptly identifies any weaknesses in practice. However, there is scope for further improvement in helping staff to gain an even better understanding of how to support children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n make the most of opportunities that arise to extend and challenge children's learning at the highest level n focus opportunities for staff's professional development more sharply on providing staff with clear targets that will enable them to provide the highest level of education to children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2734982 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10320660 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 57 Number of children on roll 42 Name of registered person KMK Kinderzimmer 1 Muswell Hill Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0800 060 8703 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Kinderzimmer Muswell Hill registered in 2023. The setting operates from a three- storey building in Muswell Hill, in the London Borough of Haringey. The setting employs 13 members of staff. Of these, nine staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The setting is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, and operates all year round, except for bank holidays. The setting provides funded early education for 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 the inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector spoke with staff and interacted with children. n Parents shared their views about the setting with the inspector. n The inspector carried out two joint observations with the manager. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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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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