Beckenham Hill Nursery

Inspection of Beckenham Hill Nursery 1a Melfield Gardens, Beckenham SE6 3AH

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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

Practitioners create a nurturing and inviting atmosphere that encourages children to arrive with enthusiasm for the day ahead. The children demonstrate a sense of safety and security as they happily part from their parents. They are familiar with the established routines and follow the guidance provided by the practitioners. Throughout the day, practitioners offer praise to the children, contributing to the development of their self-confidence.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate a high level of independence from an early age. They are confident and capable of managing their self-care needs. For example, older children in the baby room try to wipe their noses and dispose of tissues in the bin. Practitioners establish clear expectations for children, focusing on essential skills for school readiness, including the ability to dress and undress independently, use the bathroom without assistance, and serve their own meals. Children demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning, as practitioners design activities that are enjoyable and stimulating, effectively engaging the children.

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The provision is good

Practitioners serve as good role models, guiding children in understanding the nursery's values of kindness and respect for peers. Their kindness is evident in both their actions and their manner of communication with the children and one another. Practitioners attentively address the needs of young children, seeking permission before attending to tasks, such as wiping noses or changing nappies. They instil manners in the children, gently encouraging them to use phrases, such as 'please' and 'thank you.' Children exhibit positive behaviour, engaging cooperatively with one another and demonstrating a willingness to help in tidying up from an early age.

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need to do better?

n Leaders are passionate about the nursery. They are committed to the professional growth of practitioners. Regular supervision sessions and training opportunities ensures practitioners participate in meaningful professional development. As a result, the staff team is strong, collaborating effectively to provide an engaging curriculum that supports children's learning and development. n Leaders and practitioners effectively assist children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They collaborate closely with external agencies and parents to facilitate the children's next steps and achieve their goals. Practitioners work together to assess the children's starting points and identify appropriate targeted support. Children make good progress from their starting points. n Practitioners have a good understanding of their key children, enabling them to

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29 January 2025 confidently discuss each child's interests, progress and next developmental steps. They conduct regular observations and assessments to identify any learning gaps. However, at times, practitioners do not always deploy themselves in a manner that effectively supports children who are new or unsettled. For example, key persons are tasked with leading a group session rather than providing the necessary support to any unsettled key children. n Practitioners help young children grow their language skills by using single words, telling short stories, and singing nursery rhymes. As children develop, practitioners add new words and encourage them to repeat them. They give simple instructions to help improve listening skills and they talk with children about their activities to boost their language and problem-solving skills. n Practitioners help children learn about their feelings by using books about

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emotions and lanyards with visual representation of emotions to support children to resolve conflict situations. However, during conflict situations, they sometimes focus more on their own feelings about the situation and do not acknowledge the feelings of the children involved. n Children are exposed to mathematical language early on in the nursery. Practitioners incorporate numbers and mathematical concepts into play, using every opportunity to engage in counting. For instance, they count toys handed over by younger children, while older children identify numbers and count their steps on numbered stumps. During play, children learn words related to size and shape. For example, while searching for worms, practitioners encourage them to compare sizes using words, such as 'short' and 'long'. n Children's good health and well-being is prioritised. All children have free-flow access to the garden, this helps them to get fresh air and move freely.

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need to do better?

Practitioners assist the youngest children in achieving developmental milestones, such as crawling and walking. Meanwhile, older children enhance their core strength through balance activities and develop hand muscles by using chopsticks and various mark-making tools during a range of activities, preparing them for writing. Additionally, children are provided with healthy meals and snacks to encourage a nutritious and balanced diet.

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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 amend arrangements for new and unsettled children so that the assigned key person is available to support them when needed

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should:

29 January 2025 n support staff to further develop children's understanding of their own feelings, particularly during conflict situations to support them to understand the impact of their actions on others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2715462 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10372806 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 51 Number of children on roll 51 Name of registered person Avery, Zoe Danielle

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reference number

Telephone number 07751241626 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Beckenham Hill Nursery registered in November 2022 and is located in Beckenham. The nursery employs 15 members of childcare staff. Of these, nine hold appropriate early years qualifications. The nursery is open from 7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, all year round. The nursery offers the government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The deputy manager, manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children interacted with the inspector during the inspection. 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 was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the nursery with the inspector. 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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