Rushey Green Nursery Limited

Inspection of Rushey Green Nursery Limited 41 Rushey Green, London SE6 4AS

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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 demonstrate through their interactions with staff that they feel happy and secure. Staff are caring towards the children. They build strong bonds; all children readily seek reassurance and comfort when they need it. Children of all ages enjoy actively exploring the different areas of the nursery and independently accessing activities. For example, younger children access the reading area and select books that interest them, which staff read to them. Children are developing a love of reading as staff read stories with animated voices to capture children's imagination. Children enjoy many songs, joining in with the actions and familiar words. This supports their communication and language development.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. Staff set good expectations for children's behaviour and adapt their support according to the ages of the children. Older children learn to be patient and regulate their behaviour as they readily wait to see the next object during a listening activity. Staff are positive role models. They speak calmly and politely as they support younger children in turn-taking. This helps children learn how to interact with others and develop excellent social skills from an early age.

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need to do better?

n The managers and staff implement a well-sequenced curriculum. However, sometimes, staff do not always identify opportunities in children's play when they can take their learning to the next level. For instance, staff do not consistently challenge children's learning to build on what they know and can already do. In this way, children are not consistently provided with high levels of challenge throughout the day. n The special educational needs coordinator works well with staff to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported in their development. Staff have high expectations for every child, including children with SEND and those from a disadvantaged background. Staff work expertly with other professionals and any delays in children's learning is identified early. As a result, all children are making progress. n Staff foster children's communication and language skills well, including those

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need to do better?

who speak English as an additional language. They introduce children to new vocabulary effectively as they sing and read stories. Children eagerly answer open-ended questions during 'bucket time', which promotes their language and thinking. At times, staff talk to children in their home languages and use keywords. This supports children to become confident and skilful communicators. n Children have ample opportunities to develop a love of books and reading as they borrow books from the nursery's lending library. They have access to well- resourced comfy book corners and have regular story times. Staff support

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20 March 2024 children's early literacy skills well. Following a recent literacy project, children and their parents enjoy walks around the community looking for 'logo's' to support children's early reading skills. n Children develop their physical skills as they play. Babies build up core strength as they practise their walking and exploring the environment. Older children balance, run and throw and catch balls in the outdoor area. Older children practise their fine motor skills as they use tongs to pick up toy dinosaurs in the sand. n Managers and staff place a high value on partnerships with parents to ensure that each child's individual needs are met successfully. Parents are kept well informed about their child's learning and development. This collaborative partnership ensures consistency in the children's care. n Children enjoy counting as they sing number songs, count how many balls they can find and describe how many more tracks they need to build their train track.

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need to do better?

However, staff do not foster children's knowledge of wider mathematical concepts, such as weight, measurement and height, as effectively. n The managers implement regular programme of supervision and meetings with their staff team. They support staff's ongoing professional development well and they regularly complete training. The managers recognise the impact of COVID- 19 and engage with the recovery program to access training and projects. This supports staff to develop good practice.

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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 build on the existing good practice and seek further ways to help all staff to extend children's learning during activities n strengthen mathematical activities to promote children's knowledge of wider mathematical concepts.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2665922 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10333066 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 70 Number of children on roll 81 Name of registered person Rushey Green Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 020 3301 0867 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Rushey Green Nursery Limited re-registered in 2021. It is located within the London borough of Lewisham. The nursery employs 15 members of childcare staff, including the managers who hold early years professional status. Staff hold childcare qualifications at level 2 and level 3, with others working towards their qualifications. The nursery operates from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 setting. n One of the managers led the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about what they want children to learn. 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 One manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation of a listening and attention activity together. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector sampled documents such as suitability of staff and first-aid qualifications.

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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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