Leapfrog Nursery School

Inspection of Leapfrog Nursery School Methodist Church in the Orchard, Old Park Ridings, Grange Park, London N21 2EU

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Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in this exceptional setting. Staff across the nursery have a clear understanding of the intent behind the curriculum and implement it highly effectively. All staff, from the most experienced to those newly appointed, demonstrate a deep awareness of the curriculum and the needs of the children in their care. They know precisely what children need to learn and how to support them in making rapid progress. As a result, children engage in purposeful learning throughout the day, consolidating knowledge and acquiring essential skills for the future.

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The provision is outstanding

Dedicated leaders and staff work together to develop strong and respectful relationships with parents when children first start. This impacts positively on the trusting relationships and secure attachments that babies and children develop with staff. A robust and highly effective key-person system ensures the emotional well- being of children. Skilful and highly responsive communication creates a sense of connection and belonging for all children across the setting. These feelings of well- being support children to access the ambitious curriculum developed by leaders.

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The provision is outstanding

Children settle very quickly and are keen to explore the interesting learning environment. Staff expertly nurture children's curiosity and resilience by providing sensitive support and meaningful challenges. They create opportunities for children to try new experiences and build confidence through adventurous play. For example, staff guide children as they plan and construct complex obstacle courses, promoting determination and teamwork. Activities such as balancing on beams, stepping through tyres, and lifting child-sized dumbbells in the mini gym are carefully planned to support children's physical development and boost their self- assurance.

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n Leaders are inspirational. They have developed a highly ambitious and creative curriculum that underpins teaching and learning across the setting. Staff plan investigative learning opportunities to ensure that children experience awe and wonder every day. Staff closely observe, and respond skilfully to, children's fascinations. This helps children to stay interested and motivated to learn. They remain highly focused and extremely engaged throughout the day. n Books, stories and songs are seamlessly embedded into daily routines to enrich learning. Staff select meaningful texts that complement each area of provision and deliver stories with energy and enthusiasm, capturing children's attention. Children demonstrate excellent listening and engagement as they join in with repeated phrases and familiar refrains. They particularly enjoy interactive stories, such as 'Superworm', where they confidently recall and chant key lines,

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4 June 2025 deepening their love of books and language. n Children are highly motivated to learn about the world around them, particularly where food comes from and how it contributes to a healthy lifestyle. Staff thoughtfully plan rich, hands-on experiences that deepen children's understanding of nature, sustainability, and food origins. Children plant and care for herbs and flowers, squeeze fresh oranges and lemons to taste, and make banana bread for their lunch. They confidently make pasta from scratch, using a pasta machine, and explore real spaghetti in their role play. These purposeful activities embed learning in meaningful and memorable ways. n Staff expertly develop children's understanding of tools and their functions. Children confidently explore a wide range of stimulating resources. For example, babies and toddlers use toothbrushes and toothpaste to practise brushing the teeth of toy dinosaurs, making learning about oral hygiene playful and engaging.

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Older children use scalpels to shave clay pots, pestle and mortar to crush herbs and pasta machines to flatten dough. These activities support the development of fine motor strength and coordination skills. n Staff demonstrate exceptional teaching skills as they support children to develop their independence. Children are eager to do things for themselves and get involved in daily routines and play. For example, they chop, cut and grate food for their pet guinea pigs. They set up activities, serve their lunch, and pour their own drinks. These skills enable children to become self-sufficient individuals. n Staff consistently promote children's emotional development by skilfully modelling the language of feelings and respectful interactions. Through thoughtful guidance, children learn to recognise and respond to the emotions of others. They show genuine kindness and empathy, cooperating well with their

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peers and engaging in meaningful acts such as singing to the elderly each week. Children's behaviour is exemplary. n Parents are, without exception, delighted with the setting. They appreciate the nurturing and friendly approach of leaders and staff. They are thrilled with the life skills their children develop. Parents receive detailed feedback and have numerous opportunities to discuss their child's progress with their key person. They are extremely appreciative of the learning links between home and nursery. They also enjoy the time they are invited to spend in the setting. n Supervision and appraisal systems are robust and link closely to staff training and professional development opportunities. Bespoke training opportunities across the organisation enable staff and parents to deepen their knowledge together. Regular parent workshops offer practical guidance on key topics, such as, managing behaviour and supporting toilet training. This helps to ensure a

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consistent approach between home and nursery.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number 135312 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10380793 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 52 Number of children on roll 72 Name of registered person Vincent, Lesley

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reference number

Telephone number 020 8360 0088 Date of previous inspection 24 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Leapfrog Nursery School registered in 1998. It is one of three nurseries owned and managed by the same provider, and is located in Grange Park in the London borough of Enfield. The nursery is open each weekday from 8am to 5pm during the school term. The nursery operates an out-of-school club during some of the school holidays. The nursery employs 16 members of staff, of whom 11 hold relevant early years qualifications. The nursery is in receipt of funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The managers and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. 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 carried out joint observations of group activities with the manager. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector sampled relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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