Annie and Co Nursery and Forest school

Inspection of Annie and Co Nursery and Forest school Hariney District Scouts, The Lodge Scout Park, Gordon Road, London N11 2PB

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children have secure attachments with staff. They are happy and confident in this stimulating setting. Activities are based on children's individual interests and learning styles. They are extremely varied, imaginative and physically challenging. This inspires children and maintains their concentration, so they are continually motivated to join in and learn new skills. Staff plan a well-structured curriculum. There is a clear focus on developing children's communication and language skills. Children respond with enthusiasm as they experience well-planned activities while making their own choices. They are inspired to develop a love of books and storytelling as staff read to them, bringing stories to life. Children use natural and recyclable materials as they create binoculars to search for birds and wildlife living in the surrounding forest.

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The provision is good

Children use polite language without prompting. Staff are extremely skilled at knowing when to step in. They allow children to resolve things for themselves to build on their emotional resilience and independence. Staff know how valuable it is to include personal, social and emotional skills to support children's development across all areas. Staff teach children how to be safe and assured as they negotiate the outdoor space. Children explore with great ease as they climb, balance and jump with skill and confidence. Children are learning mathematics skill as they measure and count while pouring water into jugs to transport, dig and fill the holes. They delight in jumping in and out to make a splash.

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need to do better?

n The provider and staff are highly reflective. Since the last inspection, they have successfully met all actions raised. They work well together as a team and with other professionals to seek guidance and feedback. Staff access a range of relevant training to support their continuous professional development. This means that staff are well supported to understand the safeguarding procedures and the responsibilities of their role. n The provider places an emphasis on staff well-being and demonstrates a strong commitment to creating a positive and supportive working environment. Staff training needs are identified together as they regularly evaluate their practice, contributing to continuous improvement across the setting. The provider has recently focused on planning future training in working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This is so that partnerships with other local

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providers can be developed further. n Staff listen carefully to children as they make suggestions and contribute. This helps to maintain their interest and to develop their critical thinking skills. Staff provide close attention to children who may need extra support. They remind each other to adapt their practice when younger or quieter children begin to lose

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1 April 2025 interest. As a result, children show high levels of self-esteem and independence. n Staff ensure that activities and resources are safe and well planned for children's independent play. Staff deployment arrangements are fully considered, so that children are always supervised. Risk assessments are used effectively to ensure children play and explore in a safe environment. This includes attention to fencing and entry and exit points to ensure they are kept secure. Children take part in fire drills, so they know what to do in an emergency. Staff use a bell and visual prompts. This supports children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe. n Staff follow clear procedures to ensure that children's care and dietary needs are met. Information about children's care needs, dietary requirements and allergies are kept under review. Staff provide healthy and nutritious foods for mealtimes

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need to do better?

to help children learn about healthy lifestyles. Children successfully peel vegetables for their lunchtime soup. Staff respond with a great deal of praise and celebrate everything children achieve. n Children are positively supported as they learn about their own hygiene needs. Care routines such as nappy changes are carried out sensitively and respectfully. Accidents and allergy information are recorded for staff and parent's reference. Staff arrange regular visits to the shared facilities, including the toilets. Occasionally, communication between staff and other users with responsibility for the maintenance of the shared areas could be strengthened to be clear and consistent about expectations for these shared spaces. n Parents express high levels of appreciation. They value the support they receive from the provider and staff and the regular updates about their children. They acknowledge that they can continue with learning at home and recognise the

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skills their children have developed since starting. They are invited to attend a variety of events, providing a welcoming space for parents and strengthening community links. They also recognise the importance that staff collaborate closely with local schools to enable smooth transitions for children.

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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 continue to strengthen the existing systems for communication between leaders, staff and shared facility users to further enhance effective information sharing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2731207 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10375545 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 21 Number of children on roll 22 Name of registered person Early Years Learning Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07986169143 Date of previous inspection 2 October 2024

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Information about this early years setting

Annie and Co Nursery and Forest school registered in 2023. They operate from a wooden forest cabin and have a designated outdoor forest area in Bounds Green, Haringey. The nursery and forest school opens each weekday from 8am to 5.30pm, all year round, apart from bank holidays, Christmas and Easter. The owner, who is on site, holds a childcare qualification at level 6, as well as an accredited forest school qualification. Annie and Co Nursery and Forest school implement the forest school educational philosophy.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector sampled a range of required documentation, including children's records and staff's vetting, recruitment and qualification documents. n The provider and inspector completed a joint observation of staff during an activity and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with staff and parents and took account of their views. n The inspector observed interactions between children and staff during a range of outside activities. n The provider and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the forest school and discussed the early years curriculum.

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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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