Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Southwark

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled at this nurturing and homely setting. They develop strong relationships with all staff. Children enjoy snuggling in with staff for cuddles and stories in small groups. Staff talk to children about their home lives, which helps children to develop their sense of self. Children make friends and play well together. Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour and teach them to take turns with popular resources.

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The provision is good

Children are excited to explore natural materials in the garden. They have fun role playing in the mud kitchen, which helps to develop their imaginative skills. Staff teach older children to learn how to keep themselves safe in the sun, such as putting on their hats and sunscreen before going out for a local walk.

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The provision is good

Leaders and managers have a good understanding of how children learn and have implemented an ambitious curriculum to prepare children for the next stage in their learning. There is an emphasis on children's personal, social and emotional development. This means that children develop confidence in their abilities, independence skills and to express themselves. All children make good progress.

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n Staff implement the key-person arrangements well. They know children's individual needs and important changes in their lives, such as an extended holiday and a new baby in the house. This helps children to build good relationships with staff and feel at home at the setting. n Children are curious and keen to join in with activities. Toddlers concentrate intently as they make marks in paint and pre-school children persevere to cut up their food at lunchtime. Children develop positive attitudes to their learning. n Staff teach children independence skills. For example, they encourage children to wash their hands before meals, and older children learn to brush their teeth. Staff encourage children to put on their own shoes and help themselves to water during the day. This helps children to develop important skills for their future lives. n Children behave extremely well. They learn to follow simple rules, such as

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tidying up they toys and lining up to use the bathroom. Staff sensitively support children learn to take turns, which helps children to learn to manage their own behaviour. n Staff support children's communication and language development well. For example, they speak clearly, slowly and repeat key words, such as the colours of paint, to help children to learn. Staff engage pre-school children in conversations about their family holidays and visits to the funfair. As a result, children develop good communication skills.

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15 May 2024 n Staff plan learning opportunities based on their knowledge of children's development. Although, at times, staff plan some activities which do not provide enough challenge for some children to build on what they can already do. However, this does not impact on children's enjoyment of the activities overall. n Staff make good use of their observations and interactions to identify any gaps in children's development. They identify children with special educational needs and/or disabilities quickly and support them well. There are systems in place to share information with other professionals, so children receive a consistent approach to their learning. Staff put individual learning plans in place so all children can make the best possible progress. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents receive regular updates about their children's care and photos via a digital app. Parents speak highly about staff and

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say their children thrive at the setting. n Leaders and managers are highly reflective and regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum. Staff say they feel well supported. They receive regular feedback and training to continuously develop the quality of education and care.

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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 enhance learning opportunities to challenge children to build on what they can already do and know, to extend their development even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2745868 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10337925 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 28 Number of children on roll 25

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Casa Natura Bilingual Childcare registered in 2021 and moved to new premises in 2023. It is located in the London Borough of Southwark. The setting operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. There are 15 members of staff, of whom seven hold childcare qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 3. The setting offers early funded education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 nominated individual joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want children to learn. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while 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 and manager 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 on children's learning. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity.

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n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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Inspection activities

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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Inspection activities

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