The Playhouse Nursery

Inspection of The Playhouse Nursery 70 Hampden Road, Muswell Hill N10 2NX

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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

Staff warmly welcome children into this homely setting. They build strong attachments from the beginning and ensure that children feel safe and secure. Children go to staff for reassurance as they are settling in the baby room. Staff are warm and nurturing, and they know children well.

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The provision is good

Staff embed the routine consistently, so children know what is coming next. They are engaging and interact with children to support their communication and language skills. Staff use strategies to help all children, including those with more than one language, to learn new words and speak confidently. Staff know their children's next steps and track and monitor their progress. They plan activities to promote their physical development, making good use of the well-resourced garden spaces and soft play areas. This helps children to practise and develop coordination and balance.

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The provision is good

Diversity is celebrated and embraced. It is at the heart of the nursery, and staff are passionate about teaching children about similarities and differences and about giving them a sense of belonging. For instance, they help toddlers to learn each other's names during circle time and older children to explore a country of the month. They use a map to explore new places around the world.

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n Children are confident communicators. They express themselves clearly and say they are 'super happy' to be at nursery. They develop a love of reading and are immersed in songs and stories during the day. They have opportunities to choose the story they would like to hear and enjoy retelling their favourite ones through play. Children develop good concentration skills and listen intently to shared stories, joining in with familiar phrases. n The curriculum is clear, well planned and ambitious. Children enjoy a variety of experiences that build on what they already know, and they enjoy local trips to the park and library. They are learning to stretch and move their bodies as they take part in daily yoga sessions, and all children are learning to count in new languages. n Children behave well and follow instructions. They listen carefully when the 'golden rules' are explained and understand why they need to use their 'kind

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hands'. They are maintaining attention and developing their fine motor skills as they roll and manipulate play dough and learn to cut it with scissors. n Staff foster independence and consistently encourage children to try and do things for themselves. Children lay the table for lunch and think about how many plates they need for their friends. They get a tissue when they need to and pour their own drinks.

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14 November 2024 n Healthy lifestyles are promoted, children enjoy nutritious lunches and select from a variety of fruits and vegetables at snack time. They are encouraged to try new things and be involved in cooking experiences. Children talk about keeping their teeth healthy and learn how to brush them properly at nursery. n Parents speak highly of the nursery and how well their children settle. They form strong bonds and attachments, and staff communicate well about what the children have been learning and their routines. They enjoy receiving regular updates and newsletters, and can really see the progress their children are making, particularly in their communication skills. n Leaders and managers welcome feedback from parents and are reflective. They take swift action to make improvements. Parents enjoy being involved in their children's learning and coming into nursery to read stories. They receive

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vocabulary lists for the weekly theme so they know how to support learning at home. n Leaders and managers are organised and dedicated. They prioritise staff well- being and staff feel happy and supported. They plan a clear and ambitious curriculum and help staff to personalise this to meet all children's needs, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. However, they do not always provide focused training opportunities to enhance staff's practice, knowledge and skills to support children's outcomes.

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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 provide targeted support for staff so that it helps them strengthen their skills and knowledge, and has a positive impact on children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2684247 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10360134 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 48 Number of children on roll 47 Name of registered person The Playhouse Day Care Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07775135333 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The nursery registered in June 2022. It is situated in Muswell Hill in the London borough of Barnet and is open from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The nursery employs six members of childcare staff, all of whom hold qualifications at level 3 and above. The nursery provides funded early education.

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Inspection activities

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 spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the manager. n The inspector spoke to several parents 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.

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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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