The Pelican Nursery

Inspection of The Pelican Nursery 173-175 Kennington Lane, London, Lambeth SE11 4HG

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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 they feel extremely safe and happy in this calm and welcoming learning environment. Staff are positive role models and plan a good range of activities to capture children's interest. Children show positive attitudes towards learning and good engagement as they play and explore. Staff have high expectations of children's capabilities. They evidently thrive and flourish under their care. Children have fun singing a variety of nursery rhymes, and staff join in with enthusiasm and give lots of encouragement to make singing an engaging and enjoyable experience. This helps children to hear new vocabulary and to develop an awareness of rhythm and rhyme.

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The provision is good

Children show good concentration as they wash some dolls with water and soap. Staff support children to hear new words such as 'bubbles' as they play. They also encourage children to name the dolls different body parts, expanding their language skills. Furthermore, children like exploring different animals in soil and grass and discuss how an elephant is 'big' and a crocodile 'snaps'. This builds their knowledge of animals and the wider world.

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The provision is good

Staff are very nurturing and encouraging. They give children lots of praise as they play and are skilled at helping them to share and take turns. Children behave very well and show that they have a good bond with their peers and the kind and attentive staff.

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need to do better?

n The manager and staff build trusting relationships with parents and children. They implement a very 'child focused' settling-in process where they take time to get to know children's individual routines, interests and developmental needs. They then use this knowledge to plan motivating activities and a broad curriculum. This helps children to learn new knowledge and skills and to close any gaps in their development. Children make good progress and enjoy their time at this loving and fun nursery. n Staff successfully support children to develop a strong sense of belonging. Staff know children very well and understand their unique personalities and preferences. Children show high levels of emotional well-being and are evidently content and secure. n Children have very good opportunities to play and learn outdoors in the spacious and well-equipped garden. Staff provide daily opportunities for children to ride

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on bikes, to climb and slide and to develop their balance and gross motor skills. Furthermore, children enjoy exploring plants and flowers and gain an appreciation for nature and a love of outdoor exploration. n Staff promote positive behaviour in an effective way. They provide children with

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14 May 2024 clear explanations about sharing and being kind. Children show they understand routines and boundaries very well. They help to tidy up and listen attentively during small-group activities, showing positive interest and engagement. n Children are well supported to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, they benefit from a varied and nutritious menu that contains low levels of salt and sugar. They also play outdoors for over two hours on most days and benefit from lots of fresh air and exercise. This positively enhances their overall health and well- being. n Parents are very complimentary about their children's experiences at the nursery. They highly value the caring staff and happy atmosphere they create. They also express that communication is excellent and that they feel well informed about their children's day, development and new achievements. n The manager regularly reflects on the strengths of the nursery and includes

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parents', children's and other professionals' views when evaluating the effectiveness of the nursery. Staff complete mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding training, to help keep children safe. They also comment on recently completing music and movement training that has enhanced their provision for singing, dancing and enjoying action songs with children. n Staff frequently engage in conversations and offer age-appropriate commentary as children play. Children respond positively to this and repeat words and respond happily throughout the day. However, on occasions, staff do not always extend children's language and learning to the very highest level. For example, when children show interest in a model elephant, they do not expand their vocabulary to discuss 'the long trunk' and 'large ears'. n Children show good levels of independence for their age. They enjoy making choices about their play and feed themselves independently. However, at times,

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need to do better?

staff do not routinely support children to attempt some self-care skills for themselves before doing it for them. For instance, staff sometimes wipe children's noses without supporting them to try this themselves first. They also do not always ask for their consent before helping them.

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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 strengthen staff members teaching skills to further extend children's language

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should:

14 May 2024 development and learning to the very highest level n implement consistent strategies for staff to support children to further develop their self-care skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473768 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10335610 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 21 Number of children on roll 18 Name of registered person The Pelican Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 020 7587 5333 Date of previous inspection 21 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The Pelican Nursery registered in 2013 and is based in Kennington in the London borough of Lambeth. The nursery employs six members of childcare staff. All staff hold appropriate early years qualifications between levels 2 and 5. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm.

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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 manager and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The inspector observed the quality of education provided indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to some parents during the inspection and considered others' written comments to take account of their views. n A range of documentation was viewed. This included staff members training certificates and suitability check information.

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14 May 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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