Busy Kiddies Nursery

Inspection of Busy Kiddies Nursery Angel Community Centre, Raynham Road, LONDON N18 2JF

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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 receive an enthusiastic and warm welcome on arrival. They enter happily and are eager to start their day. Children settle quickly in the supportive environment to join in the 'hello song', which gives them a sense of belonging.

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The provision is good

Managers are determined to give children the best start. They have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and children from disadvantaged backgrounds. They provide an ambitious, sequenced curriculum to help prepare children for their transition to school. Staff know children well and weave their interests into activities that cover all the different areas of learning. Children have formed strong relationships with their key persons, and this helps them to feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. Staff gently remind children of the nursery rules to help them to understand acceptable behaviour from an early age. They encourage children to talk about their feelings. For example, children learn about 'colour monsters' to help them recognise, understand and manage their emotions. Staff use praise and encouragement, which raises children's self-esteem. Children play well together; they share and take turns. For instance, children share magnetic blocks to each build a tower. They wait their turn to stack the towers together and proudly say, 'We are making a tall house.' When the tower falls, they laugh and start again. Children learn to strengthen their social skills and build positive relationships.

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need to do better?

n Through home visits and initial observations, staff clearly understand what children know and what they need to learn next. They use detailed assessment and planning to identify and swiftly address any gaps in children's learning. All children make good progress from their starting points. n There is a strong focus on communication and language. Staff understand the importance of good communication skills on children's overall development. Staff develop these skills through singing, storytelling and by engaging in purposeful conversations with children. In addition, children take part in adult-led activities as part of specific communication and language programmes. Children consistently hear and practise new words. This has made a positive impact on children's language development and supports them to become confident communicators. n Managers provide exceptional support for families from disadvantaged

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backgrounds. Staff know their families well and work with them to provide additional opportunities for children. For example, they use funding to provide extra sessions. Children have access to specialist sports sessions where they learn a variety of skills such as yoga, dance and football.

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3 April 2025 n Support for children with SEND is strong. Staff work in partnership with parents, specialist agencies and the local authority team to plan for these children. Staff adapt the environment to help children succeed and set targeted learning plans. For example, they offer small-group activities that allow children to focus on specific learning. This helps them to catch up with their peers. n Staff promote the importance of having a healthy lifestyle. Children have opportunities for physical development, such as indoor dancing activities. Outdoors, they use ride-on toys and climbing equipment. Children have good self-care skills. They wash their hands, sit at the table, and independently cut their own fruit. Staff have introduced toothbrushing activities to promote children's good oral health. Children follow good hygiene routines and learn about the importance of oral health. n The environment is rich in opportunities for children to develop their literacy and

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need to do better?

mathematical skills. Staff regularly incorporate counting into daily routines and provide literacy-rich activities, helping children to become familiar with letters and sounds. Children enjoy shared reading, which fosters a love of books. n Staff engage with children as they play. They provide a commentary, give demonstrations and ask meaningful questions. This supports all children to have a positive attitude towards their learning. However, staff do not consistently extend children's thinking or always encourage them to problem-solve for themselves to extend their learning. n Partnerships with parents are good. Staff organise reading sessions with children, coffee mornings and cultural days. Parents comment that their children 'love' attending nursery and have made good progress since starting. They receive regular updates on their children's progress and next steps in learning, including ideas to continue children's learning at home.

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need to do better?

n Staff feel extremely well supported by managers and appreciate that they consistently consider their well-being. They embrace the frequent opportunities to undertake continued professional development to support outcomes for children. Staff say they value being part of a close, supportive team.

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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 strengthen staff's interactions during activities to challenge children's thinking and problem-solving skills to fully enhance their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2700436 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10376170 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 46 Name of registered person Busy Kiddies Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 02036332268 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Busy Kiddies Nursery registered in 2022. It is located in the London Borough of Enfield. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 8.45am to 11.45am, midday to 3pm or full day from 8.45am to 3pm. The nursery also offers a breakfast club from 8.15am to 8.45am and an after-pre-school club from 3pm to 5.30pm. There are currently seven staff, of whom two have appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and three at level 6. The nursery offers government funded childcare places for children aged between two years and five years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the manager. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector spoke to the manager about the leadership and management of the nursery. 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 at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they were doing during the activities.

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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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