Haslemere House Day Nursery

Inspection of Haslemere House Day Nursery Haslemere House Day Nursery, 68 Haslemere Avenue, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 3BA

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Staff provide a welcoming environment for children and have established close bonds. This means that children enjoy their time at the nursery, and they feel safe and secure. The manager has focused on developing the quality of the curriculum to ensure that all children make good progress from their starting points. Children enthusiastically explore their surroundings and are inquisitive to learn new things. Children excitedly talk about the butterflies they have hatched and are introduced to new language such as 'chrysalis'.

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The provision is good

Staff are kind and caring and they have fun with the children. They know each child well and make adaptions to meet their needs. As a result, children laugh and giggle and have positive attitudes towards their learning. The environment is inclusive, and each child is valued. Older children play cooperatively together and form secure friendships. Younger children are nurtured and are developing important independence skills. Staff are good role models. They take time to listen to children and support children's behaviour positively. Children understand the routines and know what to expect. Younger children learn to share as they wait their turn during the 'what's in the box' activity. Older children learn that teamwork makes tasks easier, such as working together during tidy-up time.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the manager has been reflective and has worked hard to make secure improvements. The team is proud of what it has achieved through effective evaluation and its ongoing commitment. The manager is a good role model for staff, and she provides effective support and guidance to ensure that staff build their skills. As a result, children are safe at the setting and they receive good-quality care and education. n Staff enjoy working at the nursery and they feel valued. They say that the manager supports their well-being and offers reassuring guidance. Staff have good opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills to support better outcomes for children. Staff in the baby room have received targeted training in caring for babies which has helped them to focus more on planning for children's interests. n Staff skilfully support children to develop their speech and language. They model

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words clearly as children play and introduce varied and new vocabulary. Toddlers are introduced to the word 'spiky' as they play with the dinosaurs. Children sing many songs throughout the day. Babies giggle as they sing 'Five Little Ducks' and are fascinated by the hand puppets. Older children learn early mathematics skills as they count and subtract while singing familiar rhymes. n Babies show perseverance as they practise posting shapes into sorters. They are building their physical skills as they throw balls and push wheeled toys. Overall,

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need to do better?

7 May 2024 the planning for babies supports their needs, although sometimes there is a lack of available sensory play for them to explore through touch and feel. n Toddlers show sensitivity as they brush the dolls' hair and dress them. Staff engage children well as they explore the drum and skilfully introduce concepts such as fast and slow. This supports children to develop important listening skills. Children explore the water play and talk about the pace of the water flow. However, some painting activities do not support children to develop their own personal creativity. n Pre-school children are confident and good communicators. They listen intently to stories and anticipate what might happen next. They excitedly join in the game where they have to guess which item is missing from a tray of objects. Their responses are quick, showing well-developed observation skills. Outdoors, they can confidently use hoops and balance on beams. However, there is a lack

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need to do better?

of challenge to extend and develop their large motor skills. n Arrangements to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are good. Staff understand the importance of working closely with parents and other professionals to offer a consistent approach. Children who are learning to speak English as an additional language are also well supported. Staff make good use of pictorial prompts and sign language to support children's communication and language. Subsequently, children receive good levels of targeted support to maximise their learning. n Parents are happy with the care provided to their children. They say their children enjoy attending and have made good progress in their development. Parents value the feedback they receive from staff through daily discussions and planned meetings. They enjoy listening to their children sing songs that they have learned at the nursery.

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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 planned activities for the younger children to provide them with more opportunities to explore with their senses and develop their own creativity n extend the outdoor physical play opportunities available, so that the older and most-able children are provided with an increased level of physical challenge.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370548 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10325196 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 36 Number of children on roll 47 Name of registered person Atheray Organisation Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 020 8640 0822 Date of previous inspection 15 November 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Haslemere House Day Nursery registered in 2008. It is located in Mitcham, Surrey. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for 50 weeks of the year. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two and three years. There are 10 staff, nine of whom hold suitable early years qualifications at level 2 or 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together. The manager explained how the curriculum is organised and the intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed teaching practices, indoors and outdoors, and considered the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the manager and staff, and gained feedback from parents. n The provider and the inspector carried out a joint observation within the pre- school room. n The inspector sampled some of the setting's documentation, including evidence of staff's suitability checks and accident records.

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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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