Purple Jay Nursery Lambeth

Inspection of Purple Jay Nursery Lambeth Lambeth Walk Day Nursery, Longton House, London SE11 6LU

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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 at this nursery greatly enjoy playing outside throughout the day. From an early age, they learn to be independent. For example, children learn to put their coats on by themselves, which helps them to become self-reliant and confident. Leaders understand their local communities and that most families do not have access to private gardens in this area of the city. Staff deploy themselves effectively to ensure that children can flow freely between indoor and outdoor spaces and follow their interests. This helps children to enjoy being outside, explore nature and extend their physical skills.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from individualised settling-in plans that are unique to each child. Staff use the information they gather in advance of a child's start date to help parents to navigate the transition to nursery. Staff share the curriculum intent and their ambitions for children's learning with parents. This helps to establish a successful relationship with children and their parents.

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The provision is good

Staff encourage children's positive behaviour and attitudes to learning, which are are an integral part of the curriculum. Children learn about their emotions, managing their feelings, and respecting others. They demonstrate that they feel safe and comfortable in how they behave, ask for help, and interact with others. Staff offer praise and encouragement when children meet the high expectations for their conduct and attitude to learning. This prepares children well for the next stage in their learning and eventual transition on to school.

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need to do better?

n Staff consider what they want children to learn and plan engaging activities based on children's interests. Staff deliver the curriculum in a way that supports the organisation of planned educational programmes. In addition, staff carefully plan for children's play and learning, observe children as they play, and respond in the moment. This leads to beautiful learning experiences that extend the curriculum in exciting and unexpected ways. For instance, when children talk about about pancakes in the mud kitchen, staff extend their learning through a joyous messy session and introduce new vocabulary, concepts, and collaborations. n Children get the support they need to access all opportunities available to them. The special educational needs coordinator develops individual plans for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff use these plans to ensure that they arrange activities that appeal to all children and help them to make

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good progress in their learning. They regularly update these plans, in partnership with parents, to reflect children's achievements and changing needs. n Staff treat the youngest children in the baby room gently and affectionately.

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need to do better?

5 February 2024 Babies settle into a well-established routine, which staff share with parents to support continuity between home and nursery. Babies get the support they need to reach their early developmental milestones, such as with opportunities to climb, play, and explore indoors and in the garden. This helps the youngest children to settle in, build a close bond with their key person, and confidently enjoy their time at nursery. n The nursery cook delivers freshly cooked, healthy meals from a well-designed and nutritionally balanced menu. All staff accommodate and monitor children's allergies, cultural preferences, and other dietary needs effectively. Children learn to serve themselves at the table, which supports their growing independence. Staff eat alongside children, facilitating conversations and modelling how to use cutlery and good table manners. This helps to make mealtimes a positive experience and supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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need to do better?

n The manager values the staff team and uses an appraisal system to identify staff's strengths and areas of practice that need further support. Staff get opportunities to improve their teaching skills through training opportunities. This helps them to meet the requirements of their roles as practitioners and key persons. However, the supervision arrangements do not always provide staff with the mentoring and coaching they need to build their confidence and leadership skills to ensure the maximum impact of their qualifications. n Parents say that they appreciate the friendly welcome they receive when they arrive, which helps their children to settle in for the day. They say that their children settle in well. Parents feel reassured that their children are safe because of the secure access arrangements, good hygiene practices, and availability of staff. Leaders share updates with parents on what their upcoming plans are and

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how parents can further support their children at home. This helps to provide continuity in 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 strengthen supervision arrangements so that leaders can confidently coach staff, identify opportunities, and promote children's interests to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495427 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10333978 Type of provision Childcare on non-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 80 Number of children on roll 52 Name of registered person Blue Jay Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 020 7091 0993 Date of previous inspection 12 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Purple Jay Nursery Lambeth registered in 2015. It is located in the London Borough of Lambeth. The nursery operates each weekday from 8am until 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery employs 15 members of staff, including a cook. Currently, nine staff hold relevant qualifications in childcare. The nursery accepts 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 manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the manager.

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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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