Little Diamonds

Inspection of Little Diamonds 206-208 Northcote Road, LONDON E17 7DH

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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

The leaders and staff provide an incredibly welcoming, family-focused setting where children are at the centre of everything they do. Children are confident and independently explore the environment.

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The provision is outstanding

Staff have an excellent understanding of their curriculum and how children learn. Children benefit from awe-inspiring experiences that truly support them to develop a real sense of themselves and how they fit into their local community. For example, they routinely visit the nearby amenities such as the market, post office, fire station and library. Regular trips further afield by minibus and public transport provide children with rich learning experiences. For example, they have visited a temple, theatre and postal museum. Robust risk assessments ensure these outings are safety checked.

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The provision is outstanding

Parents are extremely positive about the nursery. They feel they are part of a community, with the nursery at its heart. Parents contribute and attend regular family events planned by the nursery. For example, families attend a Father's Day event in a local green space. Children are delighted when they receive medals along with their parents.

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The provision is outstanding

Children behave extremely well. Children demonstrate high levels of self-control even if they encounter difficulties. For instance, children persevere as they carefully cut up melon to make fruit kebabs.

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n The inspirational management team is highly effective and strives for excellence. Staff's well-being is given the highest importance, and staff feel very well supported and highly valued in their roles. They report that working conditions are excellent and that they receive regular training opportunities. Staff retention is exceptional. This, in turn, has a positive impact on children's relationships and learning. n Staff work hard to form secure attachments with children and their families from the very start. They teach children the language of feelings, helping them to appropriately develop their emotional literacy. Young babies seek reassurance from familiar adults, who are always on hand to give cuddles. Staff help older children to resolve conflicts, for example, by introducing timers to help children take turns. n Partnerships with parents are exceptionally strong. Parents are kept informed about what their children are learning and appreciate the support provided to

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help extend children's learning at home. Parents take an active part in nursery life. For example, they join the children for storytelling, arts and crafts and sport

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11 June 2025 sessions. n Children have a rich set of experiences that promote an understanding of, and respect for, people, families and communities beyond their own. During Chinese New Year, the children visited a Chinese restaurant, where they sampled authentic Chinese food. Parents were invited to share cultural stories with all the children. The children thoroughly enjoyed learning the story behind each animal in the Chinese calendar. n Children are becoming increasingly independent. Older children help and clear away at mealtimes, and younger children quickly grasp toilet training. Care practices support children's autonomy effectively. Staff are sensitive and seek children's consent when providing intimate care. Children benefit from regular sessions provided by outside experts, such as football, music and yoga, and they take part in regular Spanish lessons. n There are excellent links with other professionals, and the leadership is keen to

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disseminate knowledge to other providers in the local community. They work well with professionals and have a key role in decision-making forums representing local providers. Excellent links with local schools ensure children's transitions are managed exceptionally well. n The leadership understands the importance of having arrangements in place to identify and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They actively involve parents and work cooperatively with other professionals. This ensures all children make excellent progress. n Staff sharply focus on the importance of developing children's communication and literacy skills. Children enjoy singing songs and following simple actions. Staff make books and stories interactive by using prompts and creative play linked to the story. All children practise their early writing skills. Babies explore paint with vehicles, toddlers use chalk and water to paint the shed outside and

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the older children practise writing their names.

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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 EY440955 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10394634 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 85 Number of children on roll 79 Name of registered person Little Diamonds Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 02085098080 Date of previous inspection 17 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Little Diamonds registered in 2012. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, for 50 weeks of the year. There are 23 members of staff. Of these, two hold early years qualifications at level 6, one holds a qualification at level 4 and 13 hold qualifications at levels 2 and 3. The nursery provides funded early education for two-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The managers joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector held a meeting with the managers. She looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector spoke with staff and children during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the nursery with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

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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