Oakhill Community Nursery

Inspection of Oakhill Community Nursery Scouts & Guides Group Friern Barnet 3rd & 4th, Scout Hall, Stanford Road, LONDON N11 3HX

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Children arrive happy and eager to start their day at this friendly nursery. Staff plan individualised settling-in procedures for new starters. This allows children to begin to become familiar with the nursery environment and their key person. Staff are knowledgeable and provide practical and emotional support to parents and children. This helps to build trusting bonds with the staff and children to feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

Staff place a strong focus on children's communication and language development. They narrate their actions and repeat key words and phrases to children. For example, while young children engage in imaginative play, pretending to be on an aeroplane, staff use simple words such as 'up' and 'down'. Children excitedly join in with the words and actions as they sing songs. Staff also support older children by introducing new vocabulary and discussing the importance of safety measures, such as wearing a seatbelt. This approach helps children become confident communicators. Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour. They are positive role models. Staff gently remind children to use their manners and give them time to negotiate sharing resources. This helps children to manage their behaviour and develop kind friendships. Children's behaviour is good; they treat each other with consideration and respect.

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need to do better?

n The manager is enthusiastic and dedicated to her role. Staff know the stages of development that children are at. Children engage in a good range of activities and learning opportunities throughout the day. They make good progress from their starting points. n Children have access to a large, well-equipped outdoor area, providing them with numerous opportunities to practise their physical skills. For instance, children confidently ride bicycles and scooters and have plenty of space to run freely. They challenge themselves by jumping on stepping-stone tyres. Children also learn about wildlife as they safely observe and discuss bugs and minibeasts with the staff. n Parents speak highly of the nursery and appreciate the friendly staff team. Staff keep parents well informed on a day-to-day basis, providing regular updates about children's activities and care routines. They also offer useful resources, such as a lending library and activity packs, to help parents continue their

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need to do better?

children's learning at home. n Staff work very well together as part of a team to support children's behaviour. They use strategies that are individual to the child. Staff use advice and support from professionals to plan specific support for children. They quickly identify children who struggle with their emotions and offer reassuring support. Children

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5 September 2024 respond well and settle back into their chosen play. n The nursery is inclusive, and staff support all children effectively. For example, they recently welcomed many new families from other countries. Staff were deployed well to meet children's needs and help them to adjust to new routines as swiftly as possible. Staff also used this opportunity successfully to help children to learn about differences between themselves and others. n Children learn the importance of good oral health. Staff teach children to be independent and confident. For instance, children are prompted to wash their hands before mealtimes and learn to use cutlery to feed themselves. n The experienced manager has a good understanding of curriculum priorities, clearly outlining what staff want children to know and learn. Overall, there is a good focus on adapting teaching to meet children's individual needs, including

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children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. However, variations in staff's confidence affect the success with which they achieve the intent for activities. Despite this, children develop a good range of skills in readiness for their future learning. n Newly recruited staff benefit from an induction that helps them understand their responsibilities. Overall, the manager supports staff well in developing their teaching skills by providing supervision and facilitating training to gain recognised qualifications. However, some newer staff are at the beginning of their journey in childcare and require further support to ensure consistently high- quality interactions across all age groups.

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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 support staff to have a clearer understanding of the curriculum intent so that their teaching consistently focuses on what they want children to learn n improve the monitoring of staff practice, and provide additional training and support where needed, to ensure that the quality of teaching is consistent and all children benefit from high-quality learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436661 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10355180 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 20 Name of registered person Kemal, Wendy Ruth

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reference number

Telephone number 07809757786 Date of previous inspection 20 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Oakhill Community Nursery registered in 2011. The nursery is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 3pm, term time only. There are five members of staff. Of these, four hold relevant early years qualifications from level 2 to level 3. One holds qualified teacher status. The nursery is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early years 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 manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector spoke with staff and interacted with children. n Parents shared their views about the setting with the inspector. n The inspector carried out two joint observations with the manager. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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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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