German Kindergarten London Fields

Inspection of German Kindergarten London Fields Gayhurst Road, London E8 3EY

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Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children arrive at this exceptional learning environment highly motivated and with a positive attitude to their learning. They are immensely curious and remain deeply absorbed in their play throughout the day. Staff respond to children's interests with genuine excitement and passion. For example, children and staff show wonder and awe when they discover ladybird larvae on the tree outside. Children rush to get their magnifying glasses for a closer look.

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The provision is outstanding

The curriculum is inspiring and consists of a wide range of innovative and vibrant activities. Staff have a clear and concise plan of what they want children to learn and experience. All children make excellent progress, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff and children are incredibly proud of being part of the recently introduced eco-project. Children demonstrate a strong understanding of looking after their environment and being responsible. For example, parents comment that their children remind them 'not to use too much water' at bath time because they have been learning about preserving water.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are incredibly happy, content and confident. They show impeccable behaviour. Staff embed the routine deeply and children know exactly what is happening throughout the day. Children are respectful towards their friends and staff, and this contributes to the warm and kind atmosphere felt throughout the nursery. On the rare occasions when children have disagreements with each other, they talk through how they are feeling in a respectful and gentle way. For example, children calmly explain to others the reasons why they hurt their feelings. The bonds between children and their friends and children and staff are deep rooted, genuine and incredibly loving.

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n The manager is inspirational. She goes above and beyond in providing all children with a high-quality education and nurturing environment. The manager is passionate about creating a strong staff team. Staff comment on how supported and empowered they feel. There is a true sense of community throughout the nursery. Everyone is respected and valued in the nursery. n Staff are incredibly nurturing, present and engaging. They expertly help children to recall their previous learning. For example, children enthusiastically name the different countries they have been learning about. They giggle with delight as they use their imaginations to 'fly on the aeroplane' with staff to Australia. Staff remember the different family members children have in different countries and this helps children to feel included and important. n Staff use their expertise to promote children's excellent communication skills. They initiate conversations by narrating children's actions and expanding on

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25 July 2024 what children say. Staff are seamless in how they actively listen to what children have to say and build on this. Children have an extensive vocabulary and are highly confident to share their ideas. For example, when discussing colours, staff ask children how they would describe the colour ginger. Children suggest, 'It is orange but lighter.' Staff then extend this further by asking children to consider what other things are ginger, such as tea. Staff take the time to explain what certain words mean. For example, that 'film' is a thin piece of plastic. n To support their move on to school, staff teach children the skills they will need to access learning. This enables children to have a strong start. Parents comment that their older children, who have since left the setting, settled in extremely well because of the way staff prepared them. Staff meet with school teachers and provide detailed reports on children's learning, development and

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interests. n Staff strongly advocate for inclusiveness and diversity. They engage in thoughtful, age-appropriate discussions with children about celebrations, such as Pride. Parents are invited for different events throughout the year and share their fond memories of singing German songs in the local park with their children and staff. n The manager invests in regular coaching and training opportunities for all staff to continually strengthen the excellent teaching across the setting. This has a positive impact on children's overall development. For example, recent training in speech and language has enabled staff to use different techniques in how they communicate with the children. n Partnerships with parents are superb. Parents speak extremely highly of staff and the excellent care their children receive. The manager and staff use a range of communication methods to share information about children's learning. This

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means that children's development is consistently supported at home and in the nursery. Parents value the weekly trips to the forest and the time children spend outside every day. They comment how much progress they have observed in their children since starting at the nursery, particularly around respecting other other and how to take care of the planet. n Staff make highly effective use of the natural outdoor environment to promote children's physical development in excellent ways. Children independently engage in activities as soon as they are outside, such as playing football, climbing and hunting for insects. They show excellent behaviour as they transition from indoor to outdoor play, waiting to line up and getting themselves dressed and ready. Children show a strong understanding of how to look after themselves and how to keep themselves healthy.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554795 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10347095 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 18 Number of children on roll 23 Name of registered person German Kindergarten London Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07930157656 Date of previous inspection 30 August 2018

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Information about this early years setting

German Kindergarten London Fields registered in 2018. The nursery is situated in London Fields in the London Borough of Hackney. It opens Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The nursery receives funding to provide early education for children aged three and four years. It employs seven members of staff to work with children. Of these, four staff hold relevant early years qualifications ranging from level 3 to level 6.

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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 that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The manager carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the inspector. n During the inspection, the manager went on a learning walk around the nursery with the inspector. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n During the inspection, the inspector considered the views of parents. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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