Miracle Gardens Nursery

Inspection of Miracle Gardens Nursery St. Marys C Of E Primary School, Church Lane, Chessington KT9 2DH

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Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children are lively and feel at home at the setting. They help themselves to toys and initiate their own games at times. Staff lead children in group activities, such as action songs, which helps children learn to follow simple instructions. Children develop their physical skills. They have fun completing obstacle courses and riding bicycles in the garden. Children develop their finger muscles, such as they learn to use tools to roll out and shape dough.

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The provision requires improvement

Overall, the children are friendly and play together well. Older children know the daily routine, such as what to do at circle time and how to wash their hands before meals. However, staff do not always help children learn how to behave well. They do not implement clear behaviour boundaries or share their behaviour expectations consistently with children.

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The provision requires improvement

The provider is ambitious for children to be healthy and happy so they can achieve in their future lives. Staff plan themes to extend children's learning. For example, children learn about different modes of transport, which teaches them about the world around them. Children learn through playful experiences that promote exploring and experimenting, such as messy play. However, staff do not accurately use what they know about children to help them make good progress. They do not tailor the curriculum to help children build on what they already know and can do.

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need to do better?

n The curriculum does not focus enough on helping children build on their existing skills and knowledge. Staff teach children colours and counting rather than planning support and activities to close gaps in their learning. Consequently, children do not always make the best possible progress. n All children have an allocated key person who is responsible for assessing children's development and learning. However, staff do not carefully consider children's individual development needs, adapt their support or provide tailored activities to help them make good progress. n Having said this, children demonstrate good physical skills. They move in a variety of ways with confidence, such as crawling through a tunnel and stepping over hurdles. Children have opportunities to develop their finger muscles through messy play and mark-making activities. Children's physical development is supported well. n Overall, staff interact appropriately with children. For example, they model how

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need to do better?

to use a roller to roll out dough. They engage children in conversations about their play which supports their communication and language development. However, there are times when staff interrupt children's explorations which impacts on how children learn to concentrate and persevere in their play.

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need to do better?

24 January 2025 n Systems for managing children's behaviour are not consistently implemented. For example, staff do not always remind children not to run and climb indoors. This means children do not receive consistent support to help them learn to regulate their behaviour. As a result, there are times when children lose focus during activities and become disruptive. n Partnerships with parents are good. The provider plans social events which helps to develop supportive relationships with parents. Parents say they receive regular updates on their children's development and feel well supported by the friendly staff. The provider encourages children's learning at home, such as promoting sharing bedtime stories every day. n The provider understands how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. There are suitable systems for liaising with parents and making referrals to local support services. This ensures children's care and

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need to do better?

learning needs are understood. n Staff who are new to the setting receive appropriate induction training to help them understand the nursery policies and procedures. Staff receive frequent feedback and guidance from the provider about their practice. However, weaknesses identified during the inspection indicate the provider does not always recognise gaps in the staff's knowledge and teaching skills. Plans for providing staff coaching, support and training are yet to be fully implemented, especially for new staff. n Children develop some independence skills. For example, they help themselves to resources displayed at the level. However, at times, staff do things for children rather than encourage them to try themselves, such as putting on their shoes to play outside. This impacts on how children learn the skills they will need for the next stage in their learning.

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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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Due date

plan and implement a curriculum that focuses on what children need to learn next 07/02/2025

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Due date

24 January 2025 strengthen the key-person arrangements to ensure gaps in children's learning are identified and met 07/02/2025

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Due date

implement consistent strategies to manage children's behaviour to support children to learn to regulate their own behaviour 07/02/2025

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Due date

identify and implement learning opportunities for staff to develop their knowledge and understanding of their roles and responsibilities to support children's learning. 07/02/2025

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should:

n develop opportunities for children to learn and practise skills that prepare them for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2748982 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10375547 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 30 Number of children on roll 10 Name of registered person Miracle Gardens Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07737265296 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Miracle Gardens Nursery registered in 2023. It is independently run and is located within St. Marys C Of E Primary School in Chessington, in Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The nursery operates for 51 weeks of the year, between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. The provider employs four members of staff. Of these, three hold relevant childcare qualification between level 3 and level 6 with qualified teacher status. The provider offers government funded places.

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Inspection activities

n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the setting and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection and engaged the inspector in their play. 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 on children's learning. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation during a group activity. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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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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