Monkey Puzzle Purley

Inspection of Monkey Puzzle Purley 69 Brighon Road, Purley CR8 4HD

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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

Children arrive happy and enjoy their time at nursery. Staff provide a warm and welcoming greeting on arrival. The nursery has an effective key-person system in place which supports children to feel safe and secure. Staff are attentive to children's needs, providing cuddles and offering reassurance when needed. Staff exchange information with parents which helps them to support children's well- being throughout the day.

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The provision is good

Staff plan and provide a broad curriculum which sparks children's interest and imaginations. This helps them to build a range of skills and experiences to prepare them for school. Staff ensure the curriculum is tailored to provide extra support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff engage in conversations as children play and extend their learning. For example, babies enjoy exploring with paint and mark make with pens. Toddlers hunt for Easter eggs in shredded paper and fill buckets with sand to make birthday cakes. Older children make dough and problem-solve when it becomes too sticky.

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The provision is good

Staff manage behaviour well. They promote independence and encourage good manners. Children listen well and follow instructions. They learn to be kind and share. Older children learn the difference between making 'good' or 'sad' choices.

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need to do better?

n Staff gather detailed information when children first start which helps them to plan a curriculum. This builds on children's interests and extends their experiences to support their learning and development. Staff use observations and ongoing assessments to track all children's progress and identify any gaps in learning. Referrals for extra support are made swiftly to ensure all children, including those with SEND get the help they need. n Staff place a high priority on children's communication and language. They babble with babies, use single words and encourage back-and-forth interactions. Staff enthusiastically sing and share stories and teach children new vocabulary. They ask meaningful questions and give children time to think and answer. Children are encouraged to share their ideas and extend their sentences. n Parents speak highly of the staff and the service the nursery provides. They describe staff as kind and caring and state their children are happy and are

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need to do better?

making good progress. Parents receive daily updates on their children's routines, interests and activities. However, not all parents are aware of their children's next steps in learning or have ideas shared to help them continue learning at home. n Staff teach children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. Children eat healthy snacks and meals and learn about including vegetables in their diet.

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need to do better?

14 April 2025 Staff encourage physical activities, like yoga, to extend core strength alongside extra-curricular activities. Children enjoy the garden space to ride scooters and balance on bucket stilts which aid their coordination. Babies learn to climb the stairs and manoeuvre their bodies to enjoy the slide. n The leaders and staff work in partnership with a range of professionals to support children's individual needs and learning. Staff support children with SEND exceptionally well. Funding is used to purchase equipment to develop children's skills further. Staff work closely with parents to ensure children are receiving the support they need and follow care plans effectively. The leaders liaise with local schools to support transitions. n Children learn about a range of cultures and religions as they celebrate different festivals. Staff teach children about similarities and differences and about what

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need to do better?

makes them unique. Staff promote independence and self-help skills. They regularly count with children to promote their understanding of numbers. However, staff do not always extend other mathematical concepts with younger children to further develop their understanding. n Leaders support staff well-being effectively and have recently introduced an 'employee of the month' initiative. Robust recruitment procedures are in place and staff engage in frequent supervision sessions. This ensures all staff understand their roles and responsibilities. All staff access training to add to their knowledge and improve their teaching skills. The leaders monitor staff practice, track children's progress and seek views from parents to help them make further improvements.

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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 ensure parents are aware of their children's next steps for learning and ideas are shared to continue learning at home n strengthen teaching of early mathematical concepts such as shape, space and measures to ensure the younger children develop an understanding as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2717311 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10388576 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 79 Number of children on roll 90 Name of registered person Bright Little Stars Day Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 0208 251 9225 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Monkey Puzzle Purley registered in 2023 and is located in Purley in the London Borough of Croydon. It is open from 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The nursery employs 24 members of staff. Of these, 12 staff hold a relevant childcare qualification from level 2 to level 6. The nursery provides government funded childcare and receives specific funding for disadvantaged children.

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Inspection activities

n The leaders and inspector carried out a learning walk together to discuss the nursery's curriculum and intention for children's learning. n The inspector viewed the nursery and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager and inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity in pre- school room and discussed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents and children and took account of their views. n The inspector held discussions with staff and leaders about safeguarding and how they evaluate their practice. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation including staff qualifications, paediatric first-aid certificates, insurance and suitability checks.

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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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