Bright Horizons Canada Square Day Nursery and Preschool

Inspection of Bright Horizons Canada Square Day Nursery and Preschool 20 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5NN

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Managers and staff greet children warmly on their arrival at the nursery. They adopt a kind and caring approach. Staff help children to settle quickly, such as by offering comfort and cuddles when needed. They recognise the importance of fostering strong relationships. For instance, key persons arrange thoughtful inductions, taking time to understand each child's individual needs. This helps to support children's emotional development and provides a smooth transition for them to the nursery. Staff are committed to ensuring that every child makes the best possible progress. They follow a carefully planned curriculum that considers each child's next steps in learning and their individual interests. In general, staff prioritise supporting children's communication, language and social skills well.

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The provision is good

Staff are mindful of children's needs and demonstrate a high level of respect in their interactions. As a result, children feel relaxed and emotionally prepared to engage in their play and learning well. For instance, staff help children to develop turn-taking skills through cooking activities. They guide children in measuring ingredients for cupcakes and offer a running commentary as they play. When children require additional support to manage their emotions during daily transitions, staff use songs to cheer them up. Additionally, staff clarify their clear expectations for children's behaviour. For example, they reinforce important boundaries in each room. This helps children to develop positive attitudes and behave well.

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n The key-person system is effective. Staff have a clear understanding of the knowledge and skills they aim for their key children to develop. Staff's interactions with children are nurturing. They know how to build on what children already know and can do, gradually preparing them for the transition to school. n Staff help children to develop a broad understanding of mathematical concepts. They assist children to understand individual numbers and offer activities such as matching objects to numerals and counting cups of water during water play. They incorporate children's learning of numbers into daily routines, such as counting steps, the date and the days of the week. n Staff create opportunities within daily routines to help children to develop their independence. They support younger children to learn how to pour their own drinks from jugs during mealtimes, while older children practise cutting their

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own fruit for snack time. n Parents and carers speak very positively about the care their babies and children receive. They appreciate the quality of communication they receive regarding their children's learning and development. Parents highlight the significant

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11 December 2024 progress their children make. n Staff help children to develop strong physical skills. For example, they support babies to learn to walk and provide them with opportunities to stay safe and navigate space. Staff allow children to take manageable risks, such as climbing small steps, while providing close supervision. n Staff plan outings to enhance children's understanding of the world, such as trips to the local farm to learn about animals and plants. They follow up with activities at the nursery to deepen children's knowledge, such as helping them to explore the sounds that animals make. n Managers foster a positive and supportive culture. They offer staff continuous development through high-quality coaching and training. Managers provide effective supervision sessions, which ensures a clear understanding of staff's strengths. They use regular target reviews help to enhance staff's skills and

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aspirations. Staff feel highly supported and valued, and they enjoy working in the nursery, which they say feels like an extension of their families. n The curriculum supports children to develop healthy attitudes. Staff teach children the benefits of healthy eating, good oral health and active lifestyles. n Staff place an emphasis on the curriculum, teaching children respect and an understanding of diverse backgrounds. They organise cultural events with parent participation and create opportunities to celebrate each child. This boosts children's self-confidence and self-esteem. n Staff generally interact well with children. However, sometimes, they move on too quickly. This limits opportunities for children to think, respond or process information. Staff occasionally ask questions too fast, which means children do not have consistent opportunities to think independently, repeat key vocabulary or explore meaning further.

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n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive strong support. Staff plan targeted interventions for those children with speech and language delays. They use diverse strategies and collaborate with external professionals and parents effectively.

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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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n allow children enough time to think independently, repeat key vocabulary and explore meaning to enhance their language and comprehension skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543337 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10364284 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 100 Number of children on roll 94 Name of registered person Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 020 3319 3502 Date of previous inspection 17 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Bright Horizon Canada Square Day Nursery and Preschool registered in 2017. The nursery is part of the Bright Horizon chain and is located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It employs 37 members of childcare staff. Of these, 30 hold early years qualifications at level 2, 3 and 6, with two holding qualified teacher status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6.30pm. The nursery provides government funded childcare.

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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 children to learn. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff. n The inspector and manager carried out joint observations of group activities. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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