N Family Club

Inspection of N Family Club 5 Defoe Road, London N16 0EP

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children at this nursery are extremely happy and portray a sense of belonging. They feel safe and secure with the kind and caring staff around them. The quality of education is excellent. Staff expertly use their knowledge of individual children's interests and development to enrich their learning. For instance, children acquire vocabulary related to their interests, which they enthusiastically create into songs. They confidently teach their peers, and together they sing with glee and pride.

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The provision is outstanding

There is a clear focus on developing children's communication and language skills. Staff skilfully model this through routines and activities, introducing children to new vocabulary to build on what they already know. For instance, staff prepare interesting science activities following children's recent interest in frost they have observed during their outings. Children become captivated at all levels. Toddlers enjoy the sensory experiences as they explore the hidden sea animals in the ice and feel it melt in their hands.

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The provision is outstanding

Older children are excited as they carefully smash ice with their toy mallets. They engage in deep conversation with staff, who patiently help them to understand the concept of freezing and thawing. Staff discuss why children wear goggles and explore reasons why bigger pieces take longer to break and thaw. These deep and meaningful interactions enable children to thrive in their development and be exceptionally well prepared for the next stages of their learning journey.

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n Parent partnership is extremely strong. Parents and carers feel valued and enormously supported through the information and advice the nursery provides. Staff offer parents suggestions for continuing their children's learning at home. Parents are completely reassured that their children are safe and happy in the nursery. n Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities passionately. They promptly identify children's specific needs, swiftly apply appropriate measures for support and work closely with families to access the appropriate help through external agencies. n Leaders are committed to developing a highly skilled workforce. They fully support staff to enhance their expertise in their specific areas of early years pedagogy to enrich the learning practices for all children. Staff are proud to work in the nursery. n Staff embrace children's creativity. They introduce the works of various artists to

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children to enhance their experiences. Children learn about the colours, shapes and patterns the artist has used. They mix paints to replicate the patterns produced by the artist or simply explore the textures and use their imaginations

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16 January 2025 to create abstract art with deep concentration. n Children explore reading materials enthusiastically, fostering a passion for learning about the world they know and beyond. Toddlers sit themselves in the middle of the floor, captivated by the exciting books they skilfully handle. Older children share them eagerly with staff. They view and create maps for their outings. n Staff establish a culture of respect through their positive role modelling. This is evident in the kindness children show each other. Children willingly share and make models for their friends to take home. n Staff are highly skilful as they support children to regulate their emotions, through reassurance and calming techniques. This enables children to manage their behaviour and learn to express themselves confidently. n Throughout the day, children show high levels of independence. Staff encourage them to put on their outdoor clothing, dish out their food and pour their drinks.

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Children help to set up tables for meals, clear away plates and wipe up spills. They are proud to do things for themselves, persevering with their tasks and reluctant to seek adult support with their 'can-do' attitude. n Children are enthusiastic learners. This is because staff value their opinions and involve them in decisions about their learning. Children demonstrate their views through voice recordings, drawings and discussions. n The nursery celebrates the diversity of their families and community. For example, staff plan activities for children to explore the taste and smell of different types of teas that some cultures use for health benefits. This helps to promote children's understanding of families and communities beyond their own. n All children benefit from staff's expert knowledge of forest school pedagogy. They develop understanding, love and respect for the natural world around them. Children produce mud paintings and use dried grass and flowers for their

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'flower soup'. They make model bird nests and learn how it keeps birds warm and safe. n Staff extend the forest school experience into the nursery where children immerse themselves in making stickmen. Staff respond spontaneously to their changing interests and allow children to measure their arms and legs with measuring tapes and rulers, consolidating their knowledge of 'short' and 'shorter' and 'long' and 'longer'. n Dedicated leaders consistently reflect on nursery practice for continuous improvements. They apply the guidance from internal and external advisers.

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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 EY551077 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10372271 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 79 Number of children on roll 139 Name of registered person N Is For Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 020 8017 3065 Date of previous inspection 9 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

N Family Club registered in 2017. It is situated in Stoke Newington, in the London Borough of Hackney. The nursery is open weekdays, from 7am to 7pm, throughout most of the year. It employs 16 members of staff, including the manager. Of these, 14 staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. 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 completed a joint observation with the nursery manager. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and read written testimonials and took into account their views. n The children welcomed the inspector and shared ideas about their play and what interests them. n The inspector observed the quality of education during indoor and outdoor activities and assessed the impact on children's learning.

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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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