N Family Club Ockham

Inspection of N Family Club Ockham Pound Farm, Cobham KT11 1NH

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

As children arrive, they receive a warm and friendly greeting from staff. Older children confidently say goodbye to their parents. They come inside and begin to prepare for breakfast. Children feel safe and cared for. They seek out staff for reassurance as they settle into the nursery day. Children build close relationships with staff.

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The provision is good

Leaders create an enriching curriculum that provides children with a wealth of meaningful experiences. For example, children go on trips out to a nearby farm. Children speak with excitement about going on a coach and the animals they have seen. Staff extend this learning by introducing activities that encourage children to recall knowledge. They support children to think about the different sounds that animals make through songs and stories. Children gain valuable knowledge that increases their awareness of the world around them.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate respectful behaviour to one another. They have a good understanding of what is expected of them and follow staff instructions with ease. Staff often respond calmly and quickly to address any disagreements. For example, they provide guidance to children about how to share and take turns. Staff also remind children to be kind to those around them. Children behave well.

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need to do better?

n Children's expressive arts and design skills are actively encouraged. Staff engage young children in immersive hoop painting experiences. Children paint with their hands and brushes. This carefully planned activity has been constructed so children can express themselves freely. Staff also consider the physical benefits of the activity, such as increasing core strength. Children are absorbed and engaged in meaningful learning. n Leaders and staff work together to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They ensure each child can access their full entitlement to education. Staff work closely with healthcare professionals such as occupational therapists. They collaborate together with parents to develop targeted and effective individual plans. This means that children benefit from a shared approach to their learning. n Overall, interactions across the nursery are of good quality. However, minor

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need to do better?

inconsistencies in the monitoring of temporary and bank staff mean that this is not always consistent. Responsibility for the direct support of new or temporary staff is also unclear in some rooms. This means that children do not consistently receive meaningful teaching interactions. n Children's language skills are increased. Staff create specialised sessions that specifically target children's communication skills. For example, they introduce

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need to do better?

26 September 2024 young children to simple sign and action songs. Children participate with delight. Staff use language clearly and engage children in conversation to broaden their vocabulary. n Children demonstrate a keen interest in stories and books. They enjoy moments of calm as they look at books independently in the cosy areas arranged for them. Staff also charismatically engage children in conversations about familiar narratives. Children's love of reading is increased. n Staff promote children's physical development. They carefully organise the garden so children can run, climb and balance with confidence. Children explore different equipment. They try hard as they learn to pedal small bicycles. Staff also provide children with opportunities to consider risks for themselves. For example, children learn how to spot hazards in the garden and how to identify something that is not safe. Children gain skills that enhance their knowledge of

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personal safety. n Effective care practices support children's emotional security. Care routines such as nappy changes are carried out sensitively and respectfully. Staff sing with children throughout the routines, and children excitedly name the colours of the rainbow in different languages. Children are positively supported through conversation as they learn about their own hygiene needs. n Staff speak highly of the support they receive for their well-being. They say that they feel valued in their roles and know that their leadership team will provide them with guidance if they need it. Furthermore, leaders provide staff with access to an independent assistance programme. Leaders fulfil their role to recognise and have a positive impact on staff well-being.

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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 strengthen the arrangements for the consistent and effective support of temporary and bank staff.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538639 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10351330 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 73 Number of children on roll 68 Name of registered person Red Balloon Ockham Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01932 866244 Date of previous inspection 25 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

N Family Club Ockham registered in 2016. It is part of the N Family group of nurseries and is located in Ockham, Surrey. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round. There are currently 23 staff employed. Of these, 12 hold relevant early years qualifications between level 2 and level 6. The nursery receives early education funding for children aged two, three and four years old.

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Inspection activities

n The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector observed interactions between staff and the children. n The inspector and the manager carried out joint observations of group activities. 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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