Owls Nursery School

Inspection of Owls Nursery School 447 Rochester way, London SE9 6PH

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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 settle well and enjoy their time at this welcoming nursery. Children enter the nursery with confidence. They are eager to start their day and explore with their friends. Practitioners create a safe and nurturing environment. They engage in play and comfort and reassure children when they feel sad or unsettled. This helps children to feel safe and secure in their care.

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The provision is good

Practitioners have clear expectations for children's learning. They focus on strengthening children's language and communication skills and developing their independence. This helps children develop the skills needed for their next stages in life. Practitioners provide meaningful activities and learning experiences across the nursery that ignite children's interests and motivates them to learn. For instance, practitioners teach children about nature. Outside, children grow fruit, vegetables, and herbs, such as chillies, tomatoes, and chives. They help to water the plants and watch as they grow and change. They pick and eat the fruit and vegetables and talk about healthy foods and taste. Practitioners keep some on the plants so that children can learn about life cycles and decay.

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The provision is good

Practitioners are positive role models for children. They have high expectations for their behaviour. They role model respect and manners through their interactions with children and with each other. For example, when children ask practitioners to write their name on their creations, practitioners ask children where they would prefer their name written, honouring the significance of their work. As a result, children behave well and show respect towards others.

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need to do better?

n The manager is passionate about what she wants children to learn and implements a fun and challenging curriculum to support children to develop well in all areas. The manager and practitioners work effectively as a team. Practitioners plan activities based on children's interests and next steps in learning. They engage with children during their play and skilfully extend their knowledge. All children make good progress from their starting points. n The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective. Leaders and practitioners are able to recognise, identify and plan for children's group and individual learning needs using ongoing assessments and their knowledge of child development. They work collaboratively with parents and other professionals to provide a consistent approach to children's development. The manager identifies training needs for her team to support children's learning and development further.

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need to do better?

n Practitioners support children to learn about healthy lifestyles. They implement good hygiene procedures, such as handwashing and nose wiping. Practitioners

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need to do better?

31 July 2024 provide information and resources to promote oral health and healthy eating, they encourage children to drink lots of water and provide opportunities throughout the day to get fresh air and exercise outdoors. This promotes children's good health and well-being. n Children behave well. They develop good social skills, which enable them to develop strong friendships. They share, turn take and use their manners. For example, children say excuse me and sorry when they accidentally bump into others. Practitioners support children to resolve minor disputes and facilitate discussions about emotions during group activities, incorporating songs that encourage children to communicate when they are feeling sad or worried. However, in instances of minor disputes, practitioners do not consistently acknowledge children's feelings, which could help them better understand and express their emotions further.

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n Practitioners enhance children's language and communication skills. They comment on younger children's play and actions and repeat back what they say with the correct pronunciation. Practitioners talk to older children at group times, for example children are asked about the weather or special occasions. Practitioners support children who speak English as an additional language. They work with parents, gather key words and use gestures and visual cards to support them to communicate and learn English words. Younger children develop good speech and vocabulary, and pre-school children speak with confidence. n Practitioners support children to develop a love for books, songs and rhymes. They enthusiastically sing and tell stories at group time, which encourages children to participate. Children share books with practitioners, their friends or they choose to read books alone by the book area. Children have many

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need to do better?

opportunities to see print in their environment as well as make marks and write their own letters or name. For example, younger children create their own pirate hats with chalk to match the story of the week. Older children use dry wipe pens to draw their 'teachers' and write the letters in their name.

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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 build on opportunities to encourage children to talk about their feelings and emotions during minor disputes with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2657915 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10338916 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 44 Number of children on roll 46 Name of registered person Owls Nursery School Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07800888083 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Owls Nursery School registered in 2022. It is located in the London Borough of Greenwich. It operates from 7am to 6.30pm for most of the year. The setting has nine staff. Of these, six hold relevant childcare qualifications of level 2 or above. It receives funding for the provision of free early 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 inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having 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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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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