N Family Club Kingston

Inspection of N Family Club Kingston 204 Acre Road, Kingston Upon Thames KT2 6EU

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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 create a welcoming and inclusive environment. They use the nursery's mascot, Safi the chameleon, to teach children about the expectations for their behaviour. For instance, staff use Safi to remind children to walk indoors to help ensure their safety. Children are well behaved, happy and feel comfortable with staff. They often seek cuddles to show their strong relationships with staff. Staff motivate children to play. They give children lots of praise and reassurance. Children gain high levels of self-confidence.

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The provision is good

Staff follow a curriculum that builds on children's existing knowledge and the skills that they need for their future education. For example, during an activity, staff in the baby room introduce young children to descriptive words, such as soft, squeeze and hard, to extend their vocabulary. They also use sign language to enhance children's understanding. In the toddler room, staff engage children by singing songs and reading books to help develop their language skills. Toddlers particularly enjoy listening to a story about a giraffe and moving their bodies, demonstrating their enthusiasm. In the pre-school room, children develop their early literacy skills. Children have positive attitudes towards their learning. This is because staff support children's learning and development well.

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need to do better?

n The new management team has created a stable environment at the nursery. Parents appreciate the positive developments, especially the much improved communication. They like the digital newsletter, which helps to inform them about their children's education and care needs. n Staff maintain high expectations for children's learning and behaviour. They expect children to behave well. Children learn to share and take turns. Additionally, staff teach children to be independent learners. For example, they encourage children to carry out age-appropriate tasks, such as at mealtimes. n Staff deployment is effective, with the correct staff-to-child ratios maintained. The room managers ensure that staff are positioned effectively to supervise children and protect their welfare. n Staff have completed paediatric first-aid training to keep their knowledge up to date. They know how to manage and report children's accidents or injuries

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need to do better?

effectively. n Staff responsible for preparing and handling food receive training in food hygiene. This promotes children's health and reduces the risk of food poisoning. Staff also follow effective hygiene practices to prevent the spread of germs and infectious illnesses. Children learn to wash their hands before meals and make healthy food choices. n The management team understands when to notify Ofsted within the required

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19 May 2025 timeframe. Managers follow suitable procedures for handling complaints and allegations, including keeping a written record and their outcomes. n Staff conduct risk assessments in the nursery to quickly identify and address hazards to children. For instance, after recent incidents, staff reviewed room layouts to prevent a recurrence. n The management team supports staff effectively. Managers ensure that staff understand the nursery's rules for keeping children safe, including how to give medication. Staff have completed training, which has had positive impact on children's communication and language skills. n Staff observe and assess children's learning regularly to help them to make good progress. They identify children with gaps in their learning and take prompt actions, including referrals to other professionals. This practice benefits all children. n Staff implement a balanced and stimulating curriculum. Currently, they are

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teaching children about sea life. Children use a variety of art and craft materials to create sea animals, demonstrating strong creativity and imagination. However, at times, staff do not consistently organise some group activities effectively. This occasionally results in some children losing focus and engagement in the learning activities. n Children have access to a diverse array of toys and resources. However, on occasions, staff do not consistently ensure that children put their toys away. This results in cluttered play areas, especially indoors. This affects children's ability to explore activities and resources freely. n The management team evaluates staff practices rigorously. For instance, after reviewing the mealtime routines, managers have implemented changes that have created a more relaxed environment 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 support staff to organise group activities to ensure that all children focus and engage in the intended learning n review the organisation of the indoor floor spaces to allow children to explore activities and resources more freely.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2733601 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10404966 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 127 Number of children on roll 94 Name of registered person N Family Club 7 Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 020 3865 7402 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

N Family Club Kingston registered in 2023 and is located in the London Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 7am to 7pm, for 51 weeks of the year. There are 27 staff members. Of these, two hold qualified teacher status and 16 hold early years qualifications at level 2 or 3. The nursery provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The manager and deputy manager showed the inspector around the nursery and explained their early years curriculum. n Parents shared their views of the nursery with the inspector. Some parents also left written feedback, which was taken into account. n The management team held discussions with the inspector regarding its work with children. n The inspector observed the quality of education, indoors and outdoors. n Staff discussed with the inspector the measures they take to ensure the safety of children at the nursery. n The inspector and manager conducted a joint observation of an activity and assessed its impact on children's education and development.

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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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19 May 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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