Fledgelings Day Nursery Rainham

Inspection of Fledgelings Day Nursery Rainham Brights Avenue, Rainham, Essex RM13 9NN

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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

Staff place children at the heart of their work at this welcoming nursery. Children are confident and settle well. They are excited to play with their friends. Children form strong relationships with their key person and the other staff working in the nursery. This helps them to feel safe and secure. Children independently explore the well-resourced environment.

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The provision is good

The management team have created an ambitious and broad curriculum, which supports children of all ages. Staff provide children with a range of challenging and motivating activities and experiences. For example, they encourage older children to take risks and be active in the outdoor area. Toddlers use various tools in paint to create their own pictures and babies readily join in with action songs.

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The provision is good

Staff are good role models and have high expectations for children's behaviour. They share expectations and boundaries clearly so that children understand them and can follow them. Staff offer children consistent praise and encouragement. This supports their confidence and self-esteem well. Children behave well.

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The provision is good

Parents feel staff know their children very well and their children are well cared for. The staff use an online communication system to keep parents updated on their child's learning and how to support them at home.

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need to do better?

n The management team are committed to constantly improving and providing good-quality care. Staff speak positively about the support they receive through regular supervisions and guidance. Leaders understand the importance of continuous professional development and encourage staff to access regular training that is relevant to their roles and the needs of the children. n Staff have developed a coherently planned and sequenced curriculum that builds on children's interests, knowledge and skills as they progress through the nursery. Staff play familiar songs and music to the babies, who beam with delight as they dance along. Toddlers enjoy a tray of sensory resources reflecting their favourite story. Older children listen attentively as a member of staff reads to children in a way that excites and engages them. This supports their developing literacy skills. n Overall, children's language skills are well supported. Staff sing songs and read

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need to do better?

stories to children throughout the day. Staff support children further by commenting on what they are doing in their play. However, on occasion, the rooms can be very noisy. For example, in the room for older children, staff speak loudly over each other. As a result, some children become louder and some of the quieter children go unheard. The baby room can be very busy at times,

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need to do better?

5 March 2025 particularly when several new babies are settling at the same time. This impacts on the volume in the room. n Key-person relationships are effective in helping children feel secure. Babies cuddle up with their key adults and they thrive from caring relationships. Older children seek familiar adults when they need reassurance and comfort. Staff support children with their daily routines and care needs. For example, babies are talked through each part of having their nappy changed and older children use the tissue station as they learn to clean their noses independently. n The nursery provides freshly cooked and healthy meals and snacks throughout the day. Mealtimes are sociable occasions in all rooms and staff encourage children's independence. Older children serve their own food and pour their own drinks. Babies and young children learn to feed themselves. Staff give clear and consistent messages to children that support healthy choices. Children are

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need to do better?

taught about the importance of limiting screen time and staff suggest other activities the children can do at home. n Children have formed good friendships with each other. Staff encourage them to share, take turns and wait for their go in games, such as musical chairs. Staff recognise and celebrate the diversity of children and families at the nursery. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to explore communities beyond this. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. Staff with responsibility for supporting children with SEND are committed to collaborating with parents and other professionals to ensure that children receive targeted support.

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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 reduce the noise levels within the environment n support children to explore similarities and differences between different peoples, faiths and cultural communities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2710979 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10372460 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 59 Number of children on roll 72 Name of registered person Maxvale Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01708201999 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Fledgelings Day Nursery Rainham registered in 2022. The nursery opens from 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff. Of these, 12 hold appropriate early years qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 6. The nursery provides funded early education.

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Inspection activities

n The management team and the inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years foundation stage curriculum. 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 The inspector talked to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views from discussion and written feedback. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working at the nursery.

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Inspection activities

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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