Rosemary Gardens Playgroup

Inspection of Rosemary Gardens Playgroup Rosemary Gardens, Southgate Road, London N1 3JR

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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

The long-standing staff team warmly greets children as they arrive. Children happily run up the path, excited to begin their day and see their friends. They shout 'hello' to each other and hug as they hang up their coats and bags. Once inside, staff encourage children to quickly choose the activities on offer. These activities help children focus and remain engaged with their play.

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The provision is good

The setting has high expectations of children. Robust routines and effective organisation of the setting encourage children to be independent in selecting their own resources, putting on their own coats and washing their hands. Staff skilfully create ways for children to take care of the environment. For instance, children use small dustpans and brushes to tidy up sand when it spills on the floor.

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The provision is good

Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour. They encourage children to be kind and considerate to each other, take turns and share their resources willingly. Staff model positive behaviours, which help children to show empathy for their friends. For example, when children see each other struggling, they quickly step in to help.

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The provision is good

Staff are quick to identify gaps in children's learning and ensure timely referrals are put in place to offer children the best support. This ensures that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported.

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need to do better?

n Staff know children well. They talk confidently about where children are in their learning, the progress they have made since they started and what they need to learn next. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning journey. n Overall, the curriculum for communication and language is well implemented. Staff support children to develop their language skills using repetition and labelling new objects. Staff build children's vocabulary, adding contextual language as they play. For example, as they make their dough pizzas, staff introduce the word 'jalapenos' to children, giving them information on what they are and what they taste like. However, for older children, questioning can be closed, and children do not always have opportunities to reflect and share their knowledge. n Children develop a love of reading and books. Throughout the day, children share stories as a large group but also in smaller groups and one to one.

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Together, children enthusiastically retell the story of 'The Three Little Pigs'. They join in with familiar phrases and actions without the need to have a book for prompts. As children share one-to-one stories with staff, they snuggle up cosily

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25 April 2024 on the beanbags, and laughter can be heard ringing throughout the setting. n The setting is a community where all children can see themselves positively represented. Children are respectful of each other and listen carefully to the views and opinions of others. Children learn about different cultures by reading stories, taking part in arts and crafts, and listening to music from around the world. Children are confident and show pride in their achievements. They call staff to show them what they have done or to watch them twirl like a princess in a dressing-up costume. Others stand up and do a little happy dance once they have completed a task. n Healthy eating is promoted in the setting. As children make their own snacks of rice cakes with cream cheese and blueberries, they discuss what foods make their teeth happy or sad. During lunch, children get out their packed lunches and sit together. Staff work with parents to ensure lunches are healthy and contain

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need to do better?

items from different food groups. n Partnership with parents is good. Parents speak highly of the caring nature of staff. Communication with parents is good. Parents understand what next steps are in place for children and have opportunities to share children's home learning experiences. n The manager is reflective. She regularly asks for parent feedback and uses this to enhance what the setting is offering. The manager works closely with the local authority and undertakes the training offered. Staff feel well supported with regular meetings and supervision sessions in place. They are encouraged to regularly attend training to continue their own professional 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 consider how questions are asked to allow children more time and opportunity to use their expanding vocabulary to recall past experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY365176 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10335244 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person Rosemary Gardens Playgroup

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reference number

Telephone number 02073543587 Date of previous inspection 8 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Rosemary Gardens Playgroup registered in 2008. It is situated in Islington, in the London Borough of Islington. The playgroup is open each weekday from 8.30am to 3pm, during term time only. There are four members of staff at the playgroup. Of these, three hold qualifications at level 3, and the manager has an early years degree. The playgroup 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 provider. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. 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 The inspector carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity with the manager.

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n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting.

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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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