Blooming Years Nursery Schools

Inspection of Blooming Years Nursery Schools 7-8 Clapham Common South Side, London SW4 7AA

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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

Staff create a warm, engaging and inviting environment for children, which enables them to arrive happy and quickly settle. Staff form secure bonds with children, which helps them to feel safe, secure and valued. Staff implement an ambitious curriculum that enables all children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a wide variety of carefully thought out indoor and outdoor learning experiences. Activities such as yoga, physical education and trips to the library provide children with a wealth of learning opportunities. This supports children's physical and mental well-being and enhances their experiences of the wider world around them.

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The provision is good

Children's interests are at the heart of the curriculum. Staff are skilled at expanding children's knowledge and introducing new ideas and concepts. Stories, music and songs are regularly weaved into daily routines to support children's developing language, communication and creativity. Children behave well and are supported to be kind and considerate to others. Staff ensure that children receive plenty of praise to recognise their achievements by giving 'high fives'. This builds their confidence and self-esteem. Staff are skilled at using pictorial prompts to support children's understanding of the daily routines. This provides reassurance to children as they know what to expect.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and managers are knowledgeable, enthusiastic and passionate about providing a curriculum that supports children to make the best possible progress. They are very good role models for staff, and they guide and support practice extremely well. Consistent evaluation enables leaders to be reflective to support continual improvements. For example, reorganisation of lunchtimes has ensured that children are not rushed and have more opportunities to develop their independence. n Staff say that they love working at the nursery, and they show genuine care and affection for the children. They have many opportunities to develop their own skills and abilities. The leadership team places good focus on staff training and ensures that all staff keep their knowledge up to date. Staff report that recent training on sign language has helped them to develop children's communication and language skills. Some basic signs have also been shared with parents to

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enable them to also support children's learning at home. n Staff engage all children in meaningful learning. Babies build confidence as they explore their environment. They show perseverance as they practice using the climber and are supported to develop their physical mobility. Staff nurture babies

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16 October 2024 who happily snuggle up with them to share books. They name key words and enjoy the rhyme and repetition of familiar stories. Toddlers enjoy multi-sensory play. They explore textures, such as dough, and pretend to make 'blueberry cakes'. Staff enthusiastically join in their play and support children to develop their imagination. n Older children are prepared well for their transitions to school. Staff facilitate group-time activities, which build their attention and listening skills. As children participate in the 'alphabet soup' activity, they are supported to describe familiar objects and explore letters and sounds. They talk about their home life and excitedly share experiences with their friends. n Staff are skilled at introducing mathematical concepts during everyday routines. Younger children count the steps as they carefully go up and down stairs. Older children use their problem-solving skills as they play games and calculate one

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more or one less. Children benefit from a language-rich environment. However, on occasions, they do not always have sufficient opportunities to develop their listening and communication skills during some group activities. n Children with special educational needs and/ or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Systems to identify where children may need support are good and early help is sought promptly. Staff work closely with parents and external professionals to monitor progress and develop clear targets. This has a positive impact on children with SEND, helping them to thrive in the nursery. n Parents are very happy with the care that is provided to their children and describe staff as 'fantastic'. Parents say their children are excited to come to nursery and have made good progress in their learning. Parents value the hard work of staff and enjoy receiving regular updates about their children's

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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 build on existing good practice by encouraging children to develop their listening and communication skills further during group activities to ensure that they get the most out of all experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550090 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10353988 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 45 Number of children on roll 60 Name of registered person The London Day Nursery Company Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 02077202424 Date of previous inspection 28 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

Blooming Years Nursery Schools registered in 2017 and is located in Clapham, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The nursery employs 24 members of childcare staff, including the manager. Of whom, 20 hold relevant qualifications from level 2 to level 6. The nursery is open from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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Inspection activities

n The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together. The manager explained how the curriculum is planned and the intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and discussed children's progress with staff. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation within the pre- school unit. n The inspector held discussions with members of the the leadership and management team and staff, and gained feedback from parents. n Children spoke to the inspector about their experiences while at the nursery. n The inspector sampled some of the setting's documentation, including risk assessment arrangements and evidence of staff training.

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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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