The Mall Nursery

Inspection of The Mall Nursery The Mall School, 84 Hampton Road, Twickenham TW2 5QS

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Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

The Mall Nursery is a thriving place where children flourish. The management team and staff are highly dedicated to the nursery's success. They have created a friendly and stimulating environment, where every child feels welcomed. The interactions between staff and children are consistently high. Staff are particularly attentive to children's care needs and unique personalities. They organise daily routines, such as mealtimes, to effectively accommodate children's individual requirements. This supports children's well-being in the best possible way.

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The provision is outstanding

Staff employ successful strategies to engage all parents in their children's learning. One of the nursery's main strengths is carefully planning the transitions from home to nursery and between nursery rooms. This approach promotes a strong sense of stability and confidence in children. Parents overwhelmingly agree that their children are happy to attend this nursery. The staff's rich curriculum offers children engaging and challenging experiences. Staff help children become competent communicators and develop excellent language abilities. Children learn to express themselves with clarity and impressive imaginations. The safety of the children is a top priority for all staff. Children show high levels of motivation. They play well together and their behaviour is superb. Children are exceptionally well-prepared for school.

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n The management team consists of dedicated professionals who are highly skilled in caring for and educating young children. They have excellent knowledge of the community they serve and tailor their curriculum to achieve the best possible outcomes for children. The management team takes great pride in their staff's resilience and how they share high expectations for each child. n Staff have detailed knowledge of all children. After training, they learned how to make precise observations and assessments of children's progress. Any gaps in children's learning, such as speech delays, are promptly identified and addressed. This benefits children very well, including those who are vulnerable and bilingual learners. n Partnerships with parents are exceptional. Parents unanimously praise the nursery, noting that their children 'thrive here compared to other childcare settings they have attended'. They highlight significant progress in their

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children's confidence, behaviour and independence skills. Newer parents also appreciate that staff do everything possible to help their children settle in with their key person. n Partnerships with external professionals are superb. The management team works closely with the local primary school to ensure children receive the best care and education. Children are highly well-prepared for their eventual move to

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11 December 2024 school. n Staff plan rich learning experiences for children. These include various outings and extra-curricular activities, such as swimming lessons. Children learn other languages, including Greek and Spanish, to enrich their appreciation of diversity. This provides children with broader learning experiences, some of which they might not have otherwise. n The management team develops excellent improvement plans, considering the views of parents and children. They introduce plenty of initiatives, such as Year 6 children reading books to nursery children. This mutually benefits all children, including strengthening their literacy skills. The management team continues to evaluate the already exciting learning opportunities to enhance children's growing physical skills. n Children become deeply absorbed in their play and learning. For example, babies sing and dance along to nursery songs, showing infectious excitement. Toddlers

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use impressive fine motor skills as they use scissors competently. Pre-school children remember characters in a story and can retell what will happen next. During activities, they display impressive knowledge of mathematical concepts, such as weight and capacity. n Staff create a stimulating outdoor environment that supports children in all areas of learning. For example, older children have a wonderful time making 'potion chocolate drinks'. They work happily together and show significant consideration for each other's wishes. Children show excellent behaviour. n Staff consistently report high levels of support for their professional development and well-being. They are knowledgeable about emergency procedures and respond quickly and decisively. This enables them to protect children to the best of their ability.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number 2697981 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10368321 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 76 Number of children on roll 84 Name of registered person Mall School Trust (THE)

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reference number

Telephone number 02088983528 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The Mall Nursery registered in 2022 and it is located in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. There are 36 staff members, including the manager. One staff member holds an early years degree at level 6. 14 staff members have qualifications from levels 1 to 3. The nursery is open all year round from 7.30am to 6.30 pm, Monday through Friday. It offers the government-funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held meetings with the nursery manager and senior leaders. n The manager explained to the inspector how they plan and implement their curriculum. n Parents spoke with the inspector to share their views on the quality of the provision. They also left written comments, which were taken into account. n The manager and inspector observed a planned activity and evaluated the impact it had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with staff and engaged with children, at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector checked the required documents, such as staff's suitability and training records.

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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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