Little Lee's Childcare

Inspection of Little Lee's Childcare Longheath Community Centre, 49a Longheath Gardens, CROYDON CR0 7TD

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Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

Staff show consistently positive interactions with children, who receive warm welcomes as they arrive. Staff encourage children to play together well and support them to develop their social skills. Children follow instructions and behave well. Some children who speak a language other than English at home communicate effectively when familiar staff interact with them. Others engage well with learning when they receive close support from staff, for example as they explore making marks on a large interactive screen.

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The provision requires improvement

Staff give children choices about what to do. For example, some children choose to play with dough during group sessions. They happily join in with singing from afar. Staff recognise when children need quiet times. Children look at books independently or by themselves in tents. Children show their independence as they find and put on their coats before going outdoors. Children enjoy pretend play at the 'car wash'. They share resources to help scrub and clean wheeled toys. Staff support children to understand different roles in their wider community. Children learn how to maintain their dental health during a visit from a dentist and meet their local police officer.

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The provision requires improvement

At times, teaching is not fully effective. Staff do not adapt group activities well enough to engage all children in learning. Some children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), become distracted or lose interest. Nonetheless, children learn the basic skills that they need for their next stages in learning or moves on to school.

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need to do better?

n Leaders work together to address identified weaknesses. They took prompt action to improve the security of the premises following a significant incident. Leaders seek feedback from others to help them develop the service. They share a commitment to continuous improvement. However, they do not currently monitor the service well enough to achieve positive outcomes for all children. In addition, the provider has not notified Ofsted of changes to their address. n Leaders are establishing a new staff team. They follow safer recruitment guidance and implement induction procedures. Less-experienced or qualified staff say that they feel well supported in their roles. Leaders mentor and supervise staff. However, gaps in staff's knowledge sometimes affect children's levels of engagement in learning and the effectiveness of safety procedures. n Leaders provide staff with support to improve their curriculum knowledge and

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need to do better?

teaching skills. However, this is not yet fully embedded. At times, staff do not closely consider the needs of children with SEND or those who experience another language at home to help them access the curriculum. In addition,

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need to do better?

9 September 2024 leaders do not check that activities are available for babies at the start of the day. Some children are therefore unable to make the most of learning opportunities to help them build further on what they know. n Staff complete headcounts of children throughout the day and regularly monitor those who sleep. However, leaders do not review safety measures well enough to ensure that all procedures are effective. For example, barriers intended to keep children safe outdoors are not securely fitted together. This does not have a significant impact, as staff are deployed appropriately to supervise children. n Leaders arrange visits from receiving school staff and share information with them about how children learn best. This contributes to more positive outcomes for some children as they prepare for school. Leaders engage with specialist advisers to help staff understand how best to support children with SEND.

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need to do better?

However, staff sometimes fail to share important information. This does not help parents to fully understand how children's learning can be better supported to help close more persistent gaps in learning. n Staff use information gathered from parents effectively. They respond well to the care needs of children and help them to develop independent self-care. Children begin to understand how to look after themselves, such as when they learn how to brush teeth correctly. Staff maintain accurate records for children's attendance, accidents and personal care. Children enjoy healthy and nutritious meals that reflect their dietary needs. n Parents value the welcoming and friendly staff. They say that their children are happy to attend. Parents notice improvements in their child's social skills and interactions with others. Staff invite parents to nursery events such as graduation celebrations for children moving on to school.

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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

improve staff's teaching skills so that they understand how to plan and implement a challenging curriculum that takes account of the individual learning needs of all children. 25/10/2024

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should:

n enhance training, support and supervision to help staff understand and carry out their roles effectively n monitor and review communication with parents to ensure that emerging or persistent gaps in children's development are accurately shared with parents and more promptly addressed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2666329 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10347128 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 34 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person williams, Leonie

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reference number

Telephone number 07403298344 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Lee's Childcare registered in 2022. It is located in a community centre in Addiscombe, within the London Borough of Croydon. The nursery operates during term times, from 7.30am to 6pm. There are nine staff, six of whom hold qualifications at level 2 or above. The provider receives funding for the early education of children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

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 the children to learn. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. 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 observed the interactions between staff and children. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. 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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