Winterton House Nursery

Inspection of Winterton House Nursery 16 Deancross Street, London E1 2QA

p.1

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

p.1

The provision is outstanding

Children's sheer excitement for the day ahead is evident as they enter the nursery. They eagerly run up to staff and are met with cuddles from the kind and welcoming adults. Parents feel that the nursery staff go above and beyond to support their families and the local community. Where possible, staff translate and speak with parents in their home languages. This helps families to integrate into the nursery.

p.2

The provision is outstanding

Children have a wealth of activities on offer that engage them in play. Children's interests are supported in the curriculum. For example, following a recent fire alarm, the children are beginning to understand fire safety. Staff extended this interest further by arranging for the children to visit the local fire station.

p.2

The provision is outstanding

Supporting local families is at the heart of the nursery's ethos. The staff and management team put extensive efforts into meeting their individual needs. Staff support children's transitions very well. For example, settling-in sessions are flexible and child-led. Staff support children moving on to school by holding meetings with teaching staff and taking children to visit local schools.

p.2

The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is exceptional. They learn to manage their feelings and emotions and treat each other with kindness. Children flourish through the secure emotional attachments that are established with nurturing staff.

p.2

need to do better?

n The manager is an inspirational leader who ensures that all staff have the highest aspirations for children. Staff are fully supported to further their careers and professional development through robust supervision, mentoring and training opportunities. Staff say that they are extremely well supported. They enjoy working at the nursery and say that their well-being is a high priority. The manager disseminates good practice to other settings and local authorities, offering visits to the nursery and training sessions. n The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is superb. Staff work in partnership with parents and relevant professionals to put highly effective individual plans in place. Staff place a particular emphasis on developing children's communication and social skills. Staff provide regular small-group activities that are tailored to develop children's

p.2

need to do better?

attention and listening skills. This helps children to catch up and focus. All children, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and children with SEND, achieve the best possible outcomes. n Staff are kind and supportive. They know the children extremely well. Care practices focus on giving children choice. Staff are extremely sensitive. They

p.2

need to do better?

9 October 2024 attempt to gain consent from the children before taking them to the toilet or changing their nappy. Children are becoming increasingly independent. They serve their own snacks and self-select their own resources. Staff support children to manage their feelings and have empathy for each other. Staff are excellent role models. n Staff provide clear boundaries and structure to children's learning and play. Children feel safe and confident as they explore and become deeply involved in their learning. Managers deploy staff strategically to ensure that children get the maximum benefit from all the opportunities on offer. Staff systematically and regularly focus their attention on children's progress and reflect deeply on the steps required for them to progress even further. Staff share their findings with parents and encourage them to contribute to their children's next steps. n Developing children's language and literacy skills is given the utmost importance.

p.2

need to do better?

Staff consistently have high-quality interactions with all the children. Children are developing a love of books. Staff have excellent storytelling skills. They use tone and diction to bring stories alive. Children are totally absorbed as they listen intently. Staff have included books in each area of the nursery. For example, children look at different buildings in a book in the construction area. n Staff support children's understanding of what makes them and others unique. Children learn about their own cultural heritage. Staff build on children's previous experiences. They regularly take the children to places in the local community, such as the library, parks and shops. The nursery holds regular community events, such as a recent Eid party, where parents and families made food and came along for singing, dancing and fun. Staff and children dressed up in cultural clothing. Parents commented that this makes them feel valued.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY475969 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10360011 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 140 Number of children on roll 119 Name of registered person Select Learning (London) Ltd

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 020 7791 5134 Date of previous inspection 14 December 2018

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Winterton House Nursery registered in 2014. The nursery is open each weekday, from 9am to 4pm, during school terms. The nursery receives funding to offer free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The nursery employs 18 members of staff, of whom 14 hold relevant qualifications at levels 2 and 3, and three staff hold a level 6 qualification, including one with qualified teacher status.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want children to learn. n The inspector talked to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager. n Parents shared their views of the nursery with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

p.4

Inspection activities

9 October 2024 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

9 October 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6