Nicoll Road Nursery School

Inspection of Nicoll Road Nursery School Nicoll Road Nursery School, 40 Nicoll Road, LONDON NW10 9AB

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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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Leaders and staff have created a welcoming and friendly environment. Children demonstrate they are happy and settled and enjoy their time at the nursery. They confidently explore the environment and make the most of the exciting activities staff plan for them. Children arrive with big smiles, and every child is greeted by their name. Staff have high expectations of all children, and children behave very well. Staff show respect and listen to what children say. They provide gentle reminders and explanations to help children learn about rules and boundaries.

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The provision is good

Leaders have implemented an effective key-person system. Staff take time to get to know children and use information to plan relevant activities. Children make the most of playing indoors and outdoors, having fun as they go. They learn about nature through planting and growing activities and by caring for the nursery rabbits and chickens. This helps them to understand the world around them. Children develop their physical skills well. There are lots of opportunities for children to climb, throw beanbags and learn to balance. Leaders ensure that the curriculum is ambitious and challenging for all children. This means that all children, including those who may be disadvantaged, make good progress in their overall development.

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need to do better?

n Leaders have worked hard to address weaknesses identified at the last inspections. They have a targeted action plan that they are working towards to drive improvement. This has had a positive impact on keeping children safe and on the teaching and learning across the nursery. For example, all staff have attended training on managing allergies and have suitable knowledge and understanding of this. n Staff know all the children very well. They regularly observe and track their progress. They speak to parents about their children's interests at home. This enables staff to plan activities based on what children know and what they can do. Any gaps in learning are quickly identified and appropriate strategies are put in place to support children. However, on occasions, some staff do not always provide children with opportunities to think and problem-solve for themselves to help them to support their own learning.

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need to do better?

n Children have lots of opportunities to develop their communication and language. They sing songs, listen to stories and share conversations with their friends and staff. Staff have attended training on supporting children's early language development. This has had a positive impact on all children's communication and language development. Staff have also shared this with parents to support children's development at home. n Staff provide creative and exciting experiences that children engage in. Children

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24 April 2025 are motivated and curious to learn. Staff use sand timers to support children with sharing resources and managing routines. This supports children to learn about boundaries and helps them to develop relationships with their peers. n Leaders and staff support children's emotional well-being. When children first start and begin settling in, staff take time to get to know them individually, including knowing their routines at home. As a result, children have built secure relationships with their key person and other staff members. n Overall, transitions for children are carefully planned and daily routines support children to develop their independence skills. However, during some routines such as mealtimes and snack times, staff do not always provide opportunities for children to develop their independence skills further and support them to make choices for themselves. n Staff encourage children to develop healthy lifestyles, including enjoying the

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need to do better?

healthy meals and taking part in daily physical challenges. Staff interact warmly with children during personal care routines, such as nappy changes and washing hands. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Staff work closely with parents to share information and provide regular updates on their children's progress and how they can support their children's learning at home. Leaders regularly communicate important information to parents.

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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 support staff's knowledge and understanding of providing children with time to think and problem-solve for themselves n consider routines during the day to promote children to make choices for themselves, particularly around mealtimes and snack times.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439971 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10353092 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 50 Number of children on roll 41 Name of registered person SAI Children Centre Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 02089616648 Date of previous inspection 24 April 2024

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Information about this early years setting

Nicoll Road Nursery School registered in 1992. The nursery is open each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout the year. The provider employs 17 staff, including two catering staff. There are nine staff who hold appropriate early years qualifications at levels 2 to 6. One member of staff holds a foundation degree in early years and another holds early years professional status. The remaining staff are unqualified. The provider receives funding for the provision of early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation. They looked at how well staff teach and what they want them to learn. n Staff, leaders and the manager spoke to the inspector throughout the day. n The inspector observed the children at play in the nursery. n The inspector spoke with parents and reviewed written feedback to gather their views about their experiences of the setting. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector looked at documentation relating to the suitability of those working with children, such as evidence of first-aid training and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

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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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