Cybertots @ Copley Close

Inspection of Cybertots @ Copley Close 363 Copley Close, (Templeman Road entrance), London W7 1QG

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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

Staff share close bonds with the children and help them feel secure. For example, they closely follow babies' routines and care needs. Babies approach their key person for cuddles and reassurance and staff respond affectionately. Staff find out about children's unique interests and needs from the outset. Children are very happy and settled in this friendly and very caring environment.

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The provision is good

Managers and staff are ambitious for all children and support them well. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. The well-designed curriculum supports all children's learning. Children engage well and quickly become absorbed in the stimulating activities on offer. For example, pre-school children thoroughly enjoy using large bricks to construct houses. They develop their mathematical skills as they measure and talk about size and shape. Babies thoroughly enjoy sensory play. They squeal with delight as they splash their hands in water and make bubbles.

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The provision is good

Staff have high expectations for all children and manage their behaviour effectively in an age-appropriate way. For example, following recent training, staff help children to understand their feelings and emotions. This helps children learn how to respond appropriately. Children learn to share, be kind and use good manners from an early age. Staff are good role models. They are polite and regularly praise children; this helps children develop self-esteem and respect for others.

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need to do better?

n Children make good progress. Staff know children well and meet their needs effectively. Staff observe children and plan carefully for each child's needs to ensure no child is left behind. Staff provide focused activities for any child they identify as requiring additional support. Managers work with parents and make referrals for specialist support when required. This helps narrow any possible gaps in children's learning. Overall, the curriculum meets children's needs well; however, occasionally, group activities are not organised as well as possible to ensure all children can easily join in. n Children's communication and language skills are supported well. Babies and young children have fun as they join in with action songs and familiar rhymes. Children are encouraged to ask questions and express their ideas during circle time. Staff listen carefully to children and give them time to speak. This helps

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them develop confidence in speaking and develop skills for the next stage, including their eventual move to school. n Children have frequent opportunities to develop their independence and self-care skills. At mealtimes and snack times, children serve themselves. Babies grasp their beakers and spoons as they learn to self-feed. Children learn to manage

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7 May 2024 their personal care needs in preparation for the next stage, including school. Children are happy and confident as staff encourage them to try to do things themselves and offer reassurance as they build on these skills. Children are motivated to learn. n Partnerships with parents and carers are strong. Staff keep parents well informed about their children's learning and make suggestions on ways to extend their learning at home. Daily discussions, parent meetings and electronic communication help ensure good information-sharing. Managers value parents' feedback and provide surveys to seek their suggestions and views. Parents speak highly of the caring and supportive staff. They say their children are progressing well in the nursery. n Children benefit from physical play. Babies strengthen their muscles as they develop skills in walking. They have fun as they grasp and explore objects in baskets. Children ride on wheeled toys and have fun as they manage tools and

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dig in the mud kitchen. Children enjoy a variety of nutritious foods, cooked on the premises. They follow hygiene practices such as handwashing and brushing their teeth. However, staff do not always make the most of these opportunities to help children to learn about what keeps their bodies and teeth healthy. n As part of ongoing evaluation, managers implement appropriate procedures to minimise risks to children. For example, regular risk assessments are completed to ensure the premises are secure and children remain safe. n The professional and dedicated managers show a commitment to making ongoing improvements. Regular supervision, training and meetings help ensure staff understand their roles and responsibilities and develop their practice. For example, staff working with babies have completed specialist baby training and use the knowledge gained to extend opportunities for babies to develop confidence by doing things for themselves. All staff complete safeguarding and

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paediatric first-aid training. Staff say they really like working in the nursery and are supported well in their role.

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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 review the organisation of group activities, particularly for the youngest children, to ensure all children can fully engage in activities n enhance support to promote children's understanding about healthy lifestyles, to help extend their knowledge even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396178 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10347282 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 35 Number of children on roll 46

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Name of registered person

Cybertots at Copley Close Children's Centre Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 02085666260 Date of previous inspection 6 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Cybertots @ Copley Close registered in 2009. The nursery operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, apart from bank holidays and a week at Christmas and Easter. The provider receives funding for the provision of free early education to children aged two, three and four years. There are 11 members of staff, including the manager, of whom 10 hold a relevant childcare qualification at level 2 or above. In addition, the nursery employs a cook.

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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 inspector and the manager completed a learning walk across all areas of the nursery to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n Two joint observations were carried out by the inspector and the nursery managers. n The inspector held discussions with staff, children and parents at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed children's activities and staff teaching inside and outdoors. n A meeting was held between the inspector and nursery manager. n The inspector looked at a sample of the nursery's documents. This included evidence of staff's suitability and training.

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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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