Christchurch Kindergarten @ Cedars

Inspection of Christchurch Kindergarten @ Cedars Cedars Children Centre, Whittlesea Road, Harrow HA3 6LS

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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 welcome children into this well-organised and nurturing environment. They greet children on arrival, ensuring that they transition smoothly into their day. Once inside the nursery, children immediately become engaged in their learning and play. Children play cooperatively and behave well. Staff teach them about emotions, such as happiness and sadness, and provide strategies for sharing and playing together. For example, they remind children that 'sharing is caring' as they encourage them to share toys with friends.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from planned learning opportunities outdoors. They learn to ride bicycles and tricycles, take turns on the track and enjoy racing and laughing together. Children curiously watch a worm in a soil pot. They engage in water play by splashing, and filling and emptying containers while singing number rhymes with toy ducks and boats. Conversations between staff and children are meaningful. Staff extend children's thinking skills, ask open-ended questions and repeat words back to children. Children hold conversations with each other during their play. Staff promote children's independence and knowledge of the world in which they live. For example, they encourage children to recreate colourful rainbows and plant seeds in the garden. Children progress well and gain independence in preparation for school.

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need to do better?

n Leaders assess the nursery's quality and tailor the curriculum to children's needs and interests, recently prioritising children's communication skills. Staff are motivated to seek development opportunities to enhance their communication abilities. They help children to understand and use spoken language by linking images and real objects. This especially supports children who speak English as an additional language to enhance their understanding. n Leaders monitor and frequently observe how staff plan for and deliver the curriculum. They provide staff with ongoing training and coaching to extend their knowledge of child development and teaching skills. Recent training has focused on helping staff to support children's social and emotional development further. n Staff understand children's interests and goals, especially for those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They regularly assess

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children's progress and plan activities based on their interests. However, at times, they do not consider how to plan activities and learning experiences that support individual children's next steps in learning more precisely. For instance, during water play, staff teach children about mixing colours, without checking if children understand about colours. This means that staff do not consistently consider the sequence in which children learn new knowledge.

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2 April 2025 n Staff identify children with SEND promptly. They implement strategies while waiting for the outcomes of referrals. Staff regularly review the curriculum and care practices to support children with SEND. For instance, the environment is designed for children with visual impairments to access all learning areas freely. n Staff support children's mathematical development well. For example, children enjoy finding hidden numbers in a sensory rice tray and excitedly call out the number they discover. They learn about the differences in shapes and sizes as they safely cut and share their morning fruit at snack time. Staff integrate numbers through songs and rhymes. n Leaders and staff prioritise all children's personal and emotional development. This helps to provide a happy and safe place for children. Children's health is well supported throughout the nursery. This includes having conversations and

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exploring equipment relating to oral health. Staff provide nutritious and balanced meals and drinks throughout the day. Children learn about managing their own hygiene, including the importance of washing their hands. n Staff incorporate children's interests into planned learning activities so that children are motivated to engage. For instance, children engage in activities such as moving to music, playing their favourite songs while dancing, moving and singing. This aids children's language development and enhances their hand-eye coordination through dance. n Children who are moving on to school develop their independence by carrying out small tasks such as tidying up, learning how to share and building friendships. Staff provide children with a range of books to take home to support a love of reading. n Partnerships with parents and carers are strong. Parents say that they are very happy and so are their children. They feel that their children are well looked

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after, and that staff keep them well informed about their children's progress. For instance, they have regular meetings where staff ask parents what they feel their children need to learn.

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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 plan more precisely for what individual children need to learn next during activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2714398 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10376216 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of registered person

Christchurch Kindergarten Childrens Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07746209790 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Christchurch Kindergarten @ Cedars registered in 2022 and is situated in the London Borough of Harrow. The nursery employs three members of staff, who all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. It opens during term time, from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The nursery provides government-funded childcare.

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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 talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. 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 setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at 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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