Georgie Porgie

Inspection of Georgie Porgie 699 London Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex SS7 2EE

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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 show high levels of happiness and confidence. They demonstrate deep friendship and are kind to others. Children explore the exciting environment that staff provide with eager anticipation. They engage in a wide range of activities. Children have developed secure attachments through the effective key-person system. Staff help them to feel safe in the nursery.

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The provision is good

Staff provide all children with a diverse range of experiences based on their interests. Staff know children very well and use this information to inspire children's play. For example, children learn about pirates and use maps to search for treasure. As a result, children broaden their knowledge in a range of interesting topics. Staff provide an environment that sparks curiosity for children. This promotes positive attitudes to learning. Staff use their effective teaching to further consolidate what children have learned through repeated experiences, helping children make good progress in their learning.

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The provision is good

Behaviour is good. Staff help children to understand expected behaviours. They praise children for making positive choices. Babies are beginning to manage their emotions as adults help them to regulate their feelings. Older children are sensitively supported to identify and manage a range of feelings. They manage conflicts peaceably and are developing a sense of empathy.

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need to do better?

n There is a clear curriculum that is understood by all staff in the nursery. Children access a broad range of experiences that help them to build on what they already know and can do. Sometimes, staff do not recognise when younger children in the toddler room are ready to move on to the next activity. n Staff help children to develop effective communication and language. They provide a language-rich environment where children access a wealth of new vocabulary. As children play, staff use describing words and add new and interesting words. Children enjoy listening to familiar stories and songs. Babies play instruments as they sing. n Staff interactions help children extend and consolidate their knowledge. When children are making potions from flowers, staff ask them to consider why the flower can no longer grow. Children recall facts about plants. They remember that plants need soil, water and sun to grow.

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need to do better?

n Staff capitalise on opportunities to teach children new things. In the sensory garden, children show curiosity about solar lights. Staff explain how the sun creates power in the lights to make them work. Children test out ideas and develop mathematical concepts as they create an enclosure from crates. They estimate how much bigger it needs to be as more children want to sit inside.

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need to do better?

24 April 2024 n Children are developing a sense of identity and their place in the wider community and world. They visit the local library and parks and welcome visitors to the nursery. As a result, they broaden their knowledge about people who help us and about a range of celebrations and festivals. n Staff help children to manage their personal needs. Children put on their own coats and shoes and wash their hands. Babies learn to feed themselves independently and drink from beakers. Children are developing an understanding of risk. They skilfully climb the garden steps and balance on tyres. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported with sensitivity. Staff provide targeted support plans that include contributions from parents and professionals. Regular reviews identify the impact of any targets and what happens next. As a result, children make the progress of which they are

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capable. n Leaders place a high priority on children's safety. Staff have a secure understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities, including child protection and risk assessment. Children with medical conditions, such as allergies, are kept safe through well-implemented care plans. n Staff receive support to carry out their roles. They are aware of the nursery vision and their contributions. Staff receive regular training to support improvements in their teaching. Leaders use evaluation to identify the nursery's strengths and areas for improvement. This includes seeking the views of parents. n Parents say they are happy with the nursery. They feel valued as parents and say that staff know their children well and keep them informed about their development.

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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 help staff to recognise when young children are ready to move on to the next activity to sustain their involvement and enjoyment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY292583 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10335546 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 70 Number of children on roll 123 Name of registered person Georgie Porgie Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01702 551122 Date of previous inspection 20 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Georgie Porgie registered in 2004. The nursery employs 37 members of childcare staff. Of these, 18 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including the manager who holds early years professional status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for 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 provider. n The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. 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. The inspector also observed the interactions between staff and children. n The manager and the inspector carried out several joint observations, including a planned activity. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The manager, the director and the inspector discussed the leadership and management of the nursery. This included the manager showing the inspector

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documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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