Play2Talk Kent House

Inspection of Play2Talk Kent House Westminster Synagogue, Rutland Gardens, London SW7 1BX

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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 flourish in their learning and play at the setting. They benefit greatly from the strong links between their families and the high levels of support from adults working with them, including specialist staff. This means children's experiences are carefully tailored so they reach their full potential.

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The provision is good

Children have secure attachments with adults caring for them. They are settled and engaged. They make good progress because adults working with them know them well and know how to communicate with them individually. Due to the different ability levels of the children attending, staff are skilled at picking up on subtle cues children give them and responding sensitively to them. For example, they know when children are tired and take them to a calm area to nap.

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The provision is good

Staff praise and provide children with support and encouragement as they ask them what the weather is like outside. Children respond correctly, saying that it is 'sunny'. Staff plan a wide and ambitious curriculum that offers children the opportunities to develop their physical skills and have fun as they are captivated in their imaginative play. Children play independently with scoops in the rice tray, stretching their arms up while gripping the full scoops and pouring the rice from different heights. They watch and listen as it bounces into the tray. Staff prompt the children to think carefully when there are hazards, such as the rice falling on the floor.

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need to do better?

n Staff focus heavily on supporting children's communication, meaning children make good progress in the development of their language skills, particularly children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language. For example, staff interact clearly with children while playing with a wooden ramp toy. They ask the children open questions that encourage them to answer using simple key phrases, such as 'roll ball down'. n Partnerships with parents are a strength of the setting. Parents speak positively and comment that they feel extremely grateful to have found the setting. They say that their children are very settled and have formed close relationships with staff and other children. Staff provide additional support to the families inside and outside of the setting to help them to understand the teaching techniques used and support their child's learning even further at home.

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need to do better?

n The provider implements a broad curriculum, which reflects all areas of learning and children's individual interests and learning needs. All staff know what skills and knowledge they want children to learn. The environment is accessible so that children can explore using their imaginations. All staff use these

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need to do better?

8 October 2024 opportunities to build on children's next stages in their development. n Staff skilfully introduce opportunities for children to develop their literacy and mathematical skills. For example, while children are enjoying a sticking activity, children stick the correct number of leaves to the picture next to the number 'three'. Staff check children's understanding by asking them to count 'how many leaves are on the picture'. Children correctly count to the number on their picture. n All staff complete regular training to improve their skills and interactions with children. For example, staff attend refresher courses in child protection. This has enabled them to continue to be vigilant of any safeguarding issues. n Staff support children to grow a love of reading. Children are focused and engaged as they sit and listen intently to staff reading stories, such as 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt', and copy the sounds with staff saying, 'squishy swashy'.

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need to do better?

Staff introduce children to songs and rhymes to further support their communication and language development. n The provider makes good choices to deploy staff and share their expertise across her settings to support children's development. There is scope to develop the information-sharing arrangements between staff when they move settings to further enhance children's experiences. n Staff implement good personal hygiene routines, such as handwashing before meals. They work with parents to make sure children eat a healthy diet. Children are consistently provided with healthy food choices, which helps to support children's awareness of being healthy and having good social and emotional well-being. n Staff provide different experiences for children, such as taking them to local parks and learning about nature. Children are able to use these experiences during their time at the setting through the carefully planned curriculum.

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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 communication between staff to share information when they move between settings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2749082 Local authority Westminster Inspection number 10369501 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 13 Number of children on roll 13 Name of registered person Blue Sky Autism Project

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reference number

Telephone number 0207 821 1949 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Play2Talk Kent House was registered in 2023. The setting employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, two staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including one member of staff who holds a level 8 qualification. The setting opens all year round, from 9.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. It provides government-funded childcare for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n Children spoke 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 looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. 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 spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The nominated individual and the inspector carried out a joint observation during circle time.

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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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