Sunny Kids - The Grove

Inspection of Sunny Kids - The Grove Emmanuel Church, The Grove, West Wickham BR4 9JS

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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 are happy, confident and well settled at this nursery. Staff spend time getting to know individual children well. They build warm, trusting relationships that support children's emotional development and security. Staff demonstrate strong teamwork and work cohesively to create a calm, nurturing environment. Routines are well embedded, and children move smoothly between activities, showing confidence and independence.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a broad and engaging curriculum that covers all areas of learning and is closely tailored to their individual needs. Staff carefully consider the needs and interests of the children that attend. They understand the learning intentions of the activities they provide, and there are clear expectations for all children's learning and progress. Staff identify and support children who need extra help in their learning and development. They liaise with other professionals to be able to provide the best support possible. This helps all children to gain the skills and knowledge they need for their future learning.

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The provision is good

Children feel challenged and have positive attitudes to learning. They feel motivated and excited to learn new knowledge and skills. Staff have a consistent approach to behaviour management and encourage children to make positive decisions. As a result, behaviour throughout the setting is very good.

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need to do better?

n The provider and management team foster a positive ethos and a strong sense of teamwork among staff. Staff feel well supported and are encouraged to develop further as childcare professionals. As a team, they are dedicated professionals who put children and families at the heart of their practice. Staff strive to make a positive difference to the lives of the children in their care. They are supported well by the provider and management team. n Staff regularly assess children's learning and development. They plan purposeful activities based on children's interests and next steps. Staff give children the resources they need to develop their skills and fascinations. Sometimes, staff do not take every opportunity to offer children more targeted interactions during their activities. When this happens, they do not extend their learning or deepen their understanding as well as at all other times. n Children enjoy many opportunities to practise their physical skills. They enjoy

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need to do better?

riding the scooter, pretending they are in a police chase, or transferring water when making potions. Children practise their hand-eye coordination when completing puzzles and use their hand muscles when making a teddy bear in the art and craft area. Children are encouraged to have a go, and staff are always close by to offer help if needed. This fosters a sense of resilience in children.

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10 July 2025 n Children are well supported with their communication and language skills. Staff ask children open questions when building a tower, trying to find out what they should do to make it more stable. Children are thrilled to join in with songs the provider starts playing at the piano. They have opportunities to look at books and read stories with staff. This helps to create a positive attitude towards literacy and music. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported to make good progress. Staff work in partnership with parents and other professionals to implement targeted strategies to support children's development. The setting has good links with external professional agencies to ensure that children receive timely support. n The setting has effective links with the local school. It shares important and necessary information about the children with the teachers. This helps to plan an

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effective and smooth transitioning for the children. Staff set up a school in the role-play area and ask the children about their taster sessions at school. This supports children's emotional readiness for their next stage in education. n Staff have built strong, positive relationships with parents. Parents speak very highly of this setting. They describe it as caring and family orientated, with staff that are enthusiastic for their children. They feel that staff know their children extremely well. Parents value the weekly newsletters and regular updates regarding their children's development. This helps them to support their children with their learning at home.

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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 encourage staff to strengthen their interactions with children during their everyday activities to further extend their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2725869 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10392243 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 45 Number of children on roll 43 Name of registered person Sunny Kids UK Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07377 625383 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Sunny Kids - The Grove re-registered in 2023. It is located in the London Borough of Bromley. The setting opens Monday to Friday from 9.15am to 3.45pm during term time. The setting offers sessional and full day care. It employs seven members of staff, of whom six hold an appropriate childcare qualification at level 2 and above. The provider offers the government-funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want children to learn. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation and evaluated staff's practice. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting.

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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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