b_together

Inspection of b_together 49 - 51, St. Johns Wood High Street, London NW8 7NJ

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Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

The nursery has recently undergone changes in the leadership and staff team. There have been significant improvements made since the last visit, however, these are yet to be fully embedded so that care is consistent for all children. Despite this, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are happy and settled. Staff use knowledge of children's interests and what they need to learn next to plan and provide a range of exciting activities. Children delight as they explore how colour changes and the marks different tools make in the sand. This helps children to engage in play and learning with peers and adults for long periods of time. Staff have developed clear and consistent boundaries which children respond positively to. Staff teach children about feelings and support them to resolve conflict with their peers.

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The provision requires improvement

Key-person arrangements have been improved and staff work together with agency staff to ensure children's learning and emotional needs are met. However, not all staff consider children individual needs in routines. Additionally, staff do not always support each other to ensure the health and welfare of younger children is not compromised.

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need to do better?

n The nursery has been through a significant period of change and has faced challenges recently around staffing. Leaders have worked closely with staff, including agency staff, to make positive changes to the provision. n Leaders support staff in implementing a routine which helps children to understand what is happening next. This is fully established with the older children and promotes their engagement in play and learning, while ensuring they feel safe and secure in a calm environment. However, at times, staff supporting younger children do not always work together to ensure routine times, such as recognising when children are ready for a sleep, are promptly and consistently implemented, to support children's individual needs. n Staff are clear on the nursery's procedures in managing children's care routines. However, some staff do not demonstrate confidence and follow them consistently. For example, occasionally, staff forget to change their gloves in

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need to do better?

between children's nappy changes, which may impact on children's good health. n Staff use children's interest well to ensure learning intentions are met. Staff support children's communication and language as they introduce new words such as 'smooth' to describe textures while they interact with children. This helps to extend their vocabulary. n Children with SEND are supported. All staff implement strategies recommended by professionals. This helps children with SEND to understand what is happening next and to achieve the best possible progress in their development. For

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need to do better?

27 June 2024 example, staff use visuals and single words to support children's speech. n Children show positive attitudes to their learning. Staff use the story about 'The Colour Monster', to help children to learn about their feelings. Children concentrate as they create pictures to express themselves. Staff facilitate discussions between children and as a result they share with each other, while using the colours from the story, how they are feeling. n Staff are kind and caring with children. They help children to build secure attachments with them. Staff offer praise and encouragement which builds on children's self-esteem. Staff give older children tools to manage their own behaviours. Younger children demonstrate their understanding of expectations through actions, such as using a gentle touch when staff remind them to use their kind hands. This helps children to develop relationships and understand

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what is expected of them. However, they do not always explain to children why their behaviour or actions are unacceptable, to support their understanding further. n Staff share they feel well supported by the new manager. They share they benefit from the improvements in team communication. For example, staff with the older children have daily discussions about the arrangements for the day. This helps to ensure children's learning and care needs are met.

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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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Due date

sharpen the focus on children's routines, such as sleeping, so that staff are confident in meeting children's individual needs 19/07/2024

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Due date

continue to improve and monitor staff confidence in implementing policies and procedures, that promote the good health of children. 19/07/2024

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should:

27 June 2024 n develop behaviour management strategies further to support children's understanding of the impact of their behaviour on themselves and others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2633386 Local authority Westminster Inspection number 10355556 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 60 Number of children on roll 42 Name of registered person Intergenic Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 020 3989 7900 Date of previous inspection 10 March 2023

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Information about this early years setting

b_together registered in 2021 and is situated in the London Borough of Westminster. It is open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, all year round. The nursery currently employs 14 staff. Of these, one holds a level 4 qualification, six hold level 3 qualifications and five hold level 2 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 discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the nursery. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n Parents shared their views of the nursery with the inspector. 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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