Bright Horizons East India Dock Day Nursery

Inspection of Bright Horizons East India Dock Day Nursery 3 Newport Avenue, LONDON E14 2ED

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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 Good

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The provision is outstanding

Staff know the children incredibly well and confidently describe what their key children's interests are, what they are currently learning and what they need to do next. Staff then plan activities to support and enhance children's learning. For example, children persevere as they use tools to cut up real fruit and vegetables to develop their fine motor skills. Staff closely monitor children's development to ensure all children make excellent progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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The provision is outstanding

Staff are excellent role models for communication. They talk slowly and clearly with younger children, introducing new words, while using signing to support children's understanding. As children get older, staff continue to build up children's vocabulary. For instance, children are encouraged to use words such as 'prediction' when looking at what objects float or sink in water. As a result, all children have incredibly strong communication skills and confidently talk about what they are doing and why.

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The provision is outstanding

Staff encourage children to be independent. For example, babies learn to feed themselves and make choices in their play. Older children serve their own food at mealtimes and self-register in the mornings. Children have a positive attitude towards learning and want to be involved in the range of activities on offer. They learn to take turns and share their resources, and older children remind each other of this.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and staff are highly reflective. They constantly look at what they are doing and what they can improve to further enhance outcomes for children. For example, they recently introduced more physical play equipment in the baby room and have since observed that babies are moving around more confidently. In the future, they are planning on introducing intergenerational visits for the children to support their understanding of caring. n Staff are excellent role models for behaviour. They encourage children to talk about their feelings, using books and props, and support children to express themselves. Children learn how to regulate themselves from an early age, and older children manage conflict independently. n Leaders and staff plan an ambitious curriculum and have an excellent understanding of how children learn. They know the children incredibly well and plan fun and exciting activities, which follow on from children's interests and

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next steps in learning. For instance, staff plan a range of activities to support children's physical development. Babies enjoy exploring sensory materials,

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need to do better?

27 February 2025 experiencing different textures and manipulating it with their hands. Older children learn how to use one-handed tools such as scissors confidently and persevere as they cut their own vegetables in the role-play areas. n Leaders and staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities superbly. They work closely with other professionals and parents to make sure all children are making progress and adapt their practice and routines to meet the children's needs. For instance, children now go outside to the garden in small groups to make the environment quieter and less overwhelming for some children. n Staff support children to learn how to keep themselves safe, and children actively recognise risks and what they need to do. For example, if water is spilt on the floor, children use 'Candyfloss' the safety superhero to identify this before they all join in to clear it up. Children demonstrate a very good understanding of

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personal safety. n Staff have excellent relationships with parents and involve them in all aspects of the nursery. Parents state that they feel up to date with what their children are learning through an online application, newsletters and events. Children are also encouraged to take home activity bags to support their learning at home. Leaders provide regular workshops on baby massage, funding and behaviour management for parents to attend. They also encourage parents to get involved with the local community, signposting them to events, classes and activities to try. n Leaders are incredibly supportive of staff and value their well-being. As well as the usual meetings, supervision and staff events, leaders provide well-being support, such as online mindfulness applications and free counselling, to ensure all staff are happy. n Leaders complete regular room and peer observations with staff and provide

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clear feedback and support. As a result, staff have a clear understanding of their roles and how to help children make the best possible progress. Staff attend regular training, such as signing and communication, which has had a positive impact on their practice.

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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 EY491425 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10368039 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 109 Number of children on roll 95 Name of registered person Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 020 3370 1298 Date of previous inspection 6 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Bright Horizons East India Dock Day Nursery registered in 2015. The nursery is based in the East India area of Docklands in London. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. There are 48 staff who work directly with the children at the nursery. Of these staff, 34 hold relevant childcare qualifications at level 2 or above. Three members of staff hold a qualification at level 6. The nursery receives early years education funding for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of the care and education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The manager carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the inspector. n The inspector spoke to several parents, children and staff during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting.

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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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