Fledglings Kindergarten

Inspection of Fledglings Kindergarten Katherine Low Settlement, 108 Battersea High Street, LONDON SW11 3HP

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager has a secure knowledge of the early years foundation stage. She demonstrates a clear understanding of how to plan and implement a curriculum to support the individual needs of children. There are good-quality resources to support children's learning and development. Procedures are in place to monitor learning, such as the progress check for children aged between two and three years. The nursery environment is well organised to promote indoor and outdoor play and prepare children for their next steps in learning. n The manager described activities she intends to implement to encourage children's healthy habits, such as dental hygiene. She understands the importance of providing healthy, nutritious meals that cater for children's dietary requirements. The manager knows the value of providing opportunities for children to be active and learn about good hygiene practice. n The manager demonstrates clear knowledge of how to support children's

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behaviour. She understands the value of helping children to develop positive relationships, understand and manage their feelings, share and take turns. She recognises the importance of teaching children to be resilient, tolerant, kind and respectful. n There are clear systems in place to train, monitor and provide supervision for staff and support their continuous professional development. The manager knows the value of evaluation to help make improvements that benefit children. n There are clear policies and procedures in place. The manager demonstrates a secure knowledge of these, including safer recruitment. She knows the procedure to follow in the event of concerns about children's welfare, including allegations. Risk assessment is secure. The nursery environment is clean, safe and inviting. n The manager understands the importance of working with parents and other professionals to support the needs of children. This includes children with special

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467355 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 10335295 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 24 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Childcare and Business Consultancy Services

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reference number

Telephone number 02071012033 Date of previous inspection 11 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Fledglings Kindergarten registered in 2013. It is part of a group of nurseries operated by Childcare & Business Consultancy Services. The setting is open from Monday to Friday, between 7.30am and 6.30pm, all year round. The manager holds an early years qualification at level 3. The nursery receives funding 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 the evaluation of the provider. n The inspector looked at policies, procedures and other documents, including the manager's current paediatric first-aid certificate. Staff recruitment procedure was discussed. n The manager and the inspector completed a tour of the nursery and discussed risk assessments. n The manager explained how she will plan, implement and evaluate the curriculum for children to promote their progress. n The inspector discussed safeguarding and procedures to follow in the event of concerns regarding the welfare of children.

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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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