Alphabet Nursery

Inspection of Alphabet Nursery St Gertrudes Church Hall, Corbetts Lane, London SE16 2BQ

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The provider recognises signs and symptoms of abuse, and understands when and who to make referrals to if a child is at risk. However, the provider does not keep regular records of attendance and fails to understand the importance of this statutory requirement. As a result, it cannot be assured that the nursery is safely and efficiently managed. n The provider carries out background checks on staff as part of the safe recruitment process. However, she does not effectively ensure that qualifications are accredited and suitable. As a result, the provider does not demonstrate an understanding of robust qualification checks during the recruitment process. Nonetheless, the provider discusses the importance of training for her and her staff and ensures her mandatory training is up to date. She uses this knowledge to share with her team. She explains how she uses the local authority to access early years training to support her practice. She discusses how staff supervision

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identifies staff strengths and areas that need further development and support on. She discusses the importance of valuing staff so they can support children in their care. n The provider explains the value in working in partnership with parents. She explains how she talks to parents daily so that she understands each family and their needs. However, the provider has recently had several children leave her setting to move to school. The provider does not consistently share relevant information with other professionals to support children when they leave the setting for their next stage in learning. n The provider demonstrates an understanding of the learning and development requirements to support children. She discusses how she settles in children to establish their starting points in learning. The provider discusses how she monitors children so that they learn in stages and are prepared for school.

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n The provider talks of the importance of children developing a good attachment with staff so that children feel safe and secure, ready to begin their learning. She demonstrates an understanding of how to build children's confidence so that they learn how to manage their emotions over time and build resilience for learning. n The provider explains how she manages children's behaviour. She demonstrates how she expects staff to be positive role models so that children learn how they should behave. She explains how she uses strategies such as soft voices, 'kind hands', respectfulness and talking to children to support their behaviour.

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This provision does not meet requirements

3 April 2024 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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Due date

provide a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises, their hours of attendance and the names of each child's key person 30/04/2024

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Due date

ensure that people looking after children are suitable and have the relevant qualifications to fulfil their roles and responsibilities 30/04/2024

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Due date

share relevant information with other professionals working with children to ensure that children's needs continue to be met. 30/04/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2740891 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10334645 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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Total number of places 47 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person ALPHABET NURSERY LTD

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reference number

Telephone number 07450772092 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Alphabet Nursery registered in 2023. It is situated in Bermondsey, South East London. It is open from 8am to 6pm all year round. There are three staff working at the nursery, of whom two are qualified at level 2 or above.

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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 provider. n The provider and inspector had a discussion about how the early years learning and development curriculum is delivered in the nursery. n The inspector and provider discussed the importance of parent partnership. n The provider and inspector discussed how children are safeguarded. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, which included safe recruitment and training certificates.

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Inspection activities

3 April 2024 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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