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Early years · Early years inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Storm Nursery

Inspected 28 Jun 2024 · published 1 Aug 2024 · URN 2652306

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  • Group verified

    Storm Family Centre Limited

  • Group reference verified

    RP532504

  • Inspection date verified

    28 Jun 2024

  • Inspectors verified

    Becky Phillips

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Postcode verified

    SW11 4LF

  • Name on report verified

    Storm Nursery

  • URN verified

    2652306

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  • OverallMet

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+20Mostly positivemore positive than 8% of reports of this type graded Met
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  • Findings11w0
  • What needs to improve288w+20

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Flesch 43, typical 57
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Full report text

Inspection of Storm Nursery 255-257 Battersea Park Road, London SW11 4LF

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider understands the early years foundation stage requirements. There are systems to monitor children's development and the educational programmes offered. n The provider has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. They recognise the importance of observing children and planning activities based on their interests. The nursery has a range of resources and provide activities to promote children's engagement in learning. n The provider understands the benefit of developing partnerships with parents and other professionals. She knows how to share information about children's needs to ensure consistency and help them to progress. n The provider recognises the importance of training and self evaluation in improving provision for all children. For example, staff receive regular supervision meetings and then complete training to support their practice. n The provider knows how to promote children's health and well-being. For

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This provision meets requirements

example, children engage in daily outdoor play in the nursery garden and visit the community garden where they learn how to grow fruit and vegetables. n The provider has an understanding of how to promote children's behaviour. Staff are good role models and use different strategies to encourage children to share and take turns with resources.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2652306 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 10305313 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 20 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Storm Family Centre Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 02077207437 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Storm Nursery registered in 2021 and is based in Battersea in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The nursery is open 9am to 2pm term time only. There are three members of staff that work with the children, of whom two have appropriate childcare qualifications.

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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 provider. n The manager and inspector held a learning walk and discussed how the early years curriculum is organised across the ages of children attending. n The inspector spoke to the provider/manager about the leadership and management of the setting. Relevant documentation was viewed.

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Inspection activities

28 June 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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Inspection activities

28 June 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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