Claire Bears

Inspection of Claire Bears 1a Sidney Square, London E1 2EY

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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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Staff create a welcoming and friendly environment, with a broad range of activities to spark children's interest and curiosity. This helps children to arrive happy and settle quickly into their play. Staff know children very well and help them to form positive attachments and relationships in the nursery. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure as they explore the environment independently.

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The provision is good

Leaders and staff have high expectations of all children and are ambitious for all children to achieve well. Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. This includes transition to school, where appropriate. The curriculum is well thought out and stimulating. It is based on the individual learning needs of children. Staff spend time finding out what the children already know and what they need to learn next. For example, as children show interest in animals, staff introduce the 'Dear Zoo' book to teach children about different animals and their habitats. Staff have planned a trip to the London Zoo, which will expand on children's experiences further.

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The provision is good

Children are well behaved. Staff help them to learn about their emotions and how to manage them. This enables children to regulate their behaviour effectively. Children have good manners. They use them spontaneously or with gentle reminders from the staff, who are good role models of behavioural expectations in the nursery.

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need to do better?

n Leaders have made needed improvements since the last inspection and have addressed the actions raised. For example, they have improved the supervision of staff and provided them with training. This has helped to raise the quality of education and teaching to a good level. Staff adapt their teaching to meet the learning needs of all children. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Overall, staff support children's communication skills well, such as by introducing new vocabulary and encouraging conversations. However, at times, some staff use incorrect grammar and words when speaking to children. For example, they describe a sheep as a 'baa-baa' or when children look at the sky, staff say 'oh, you see a birdie'. Therefore, some children learn to use incorrect forms of speech to express themselves. n Staff support children's physical development effectively. They ensure that all

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need to do better?

children benefit from daily activities outdoors to exercise their large muscles. For instance, children run, balance and jump. Staff ensure that children strengthen their small muscles as they explore malleable materials such as play dough. These activities help children to build their physical skills.

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18 June 2024 n Staff promote independence. They support children to learn how to do things for themselves. For example, babies are learning to eat with spoons. Older children regularly cut their own fruits and manage their personal care. Staff give them lots of praise to build their self-esteem as they manage tasks. n Older children learn good hygiene practices, such as learning how to wipe their noses and wash their hands regularly. However, good hygiene practices are not followed consistently by all staff. For example, on occasion, staff do not ensure that young children wash hands after nappy change routines. This does not help to fully support children's healthy lifestyles. n Leaders and staff meet regularly to consider how they can further improve children's experiences. For example, children learn about 'people who help us,' such as lifeguards. Staff provide opportunities for children to meet lifeguards and

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to explore waterways while canoeing. This helps children to build their confidence and have 'can do' attitudes to new adventures and learning. n Children have countless opportunities to learn about the world around them. For example, they go on regular trips to local parks and playgrounds. Staff use this as a way to teach children about keeping themselves safe and about the local community. n Staff ensure that group rules are well embedded. Older children remind younger ones of acceptable ways to behave. Children are highly motivated and persevere with challenging tasks, such as climbing on outdoor equipment. Staff support children effectively, when needed. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents comment that staff are caring and that they are well informed about all areas of their children's development. They are delighted with the progress their children make.

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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 help staff to further improve their support for children's language development, particularly by using correct words and grammar when speaking to them n ensure staff follow hygiene and handwashing routines consistently to fully support children's healthy lifestyles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2647635 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10305240 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 42 Number of children on roll 35 Name of registered person Claire Bears LTD

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reference number

Telephone number 0203 633 6434 Date of previous inspection 6 July 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Claire Bears registered in 2021. The nursery is based in Whitechapel, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, and is open from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, eight hold appropriate early years qualifications ranging at level 2 to level 3. The nursery is in receipt of funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with leaders and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n Leaders joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about the curriculum and what they want children to learn. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with leaders to assess the effectiveness of leadership. n Leaders and the inspector carried out a joint observation and evaluated the quality of education. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and reviewed written feedback.

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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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