Little Nest Nursery Ltd

Inspection of Little Nest Nursery Ltd 43 Albyn Road, London SE8 4EG

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Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

Leaders do not ensure that there are enough qualified staff present at all times to maintain the smooth running of the setting. Despite this, children come in happy and are eager to explore. They use resources freely and choose what they want to play with. For example, children confidently climb the play equipment in the garden and select books for staff to read.

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The provision requires improvement

Children engage well in cooperative and imaginative play. They work happily together to make a model train using sand, by giving each other tasks. Staff respond well to children's ideas in these moments and offer suggestions that complement their ideas. For example, they ask children how many blocks they need to make a bigger house. Staff praise children for doing things by themselves. More confident staff engage and talk to children about special events, such as their birthdays. This helps children to feel unique and valued. However, staff do not always consider what children need to learn next when interacting with them. As such, they do not challenge children's learning further.

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The provision requires improvement

Staff are good role models and have appropriate expectations for children's behaviour. Staff use good manners and encourage children to be kind to others. Sometimes, staff talk to children about their emotions and the impact of their behaviour on others. However, some staff are less confident to implement the curriculum to help children to understand rules and boundaries. Despite this, children behave well and follow instructions.

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need to do better?

n Leaders do not ensure there are enough qualified and capable staff to lead the setting in their absence. Although leaders ensure staff are suitable to work with children and undertake a range of mandatory checks, they do not maintain a good overview and organisation of records. As such, some of these are not readily available when needed. n Induction arrangements, coaching and supervision opportunities are not effective enough to support all staff's understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Staff are not always aware of their daily duties and additional tasks. They lack awareness of internal policies and procedures, such as daily risk assessments, to help them to ensure the environment is suitable and they are able to promote children's safety and well-being. n Leaders are ambitious about the curriculum and have clear expectations of how staff should deliver it. Staff know children well and use ongoing assessment and

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need to do better?

observations to identify what they want children to learn next. However, some staff do not consistently implement the curriculum as is expected by leaders. For example, staff often do things for children that they are learning to do

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need to do better?

30 July 2025 themselves. As such, they do not make as much progress as they could. Despite this, children make some progress in all areas of learning. n Overall, staff support children's communication and language development well. They repeat words, comment on what children are doing and ask questions. This encourages children to actively take part in the activities on offer. Staff read stories and sing songs that children enjoy listening to. They sensitively correct children's speaking in a kind and timely matter. This helps them to learn to use correct language and become competent communicators. n Staff offer opportunities for children to practise their gross motor skills. They ride bikes, kick balls and run down the small hill in the garden. This supports their physical development. n Staff are attentive to children's needs. During nap times, they ensure children are safely laid down to sleep and monitor them regularly. This ensures children's

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need to do better?

safety. Staff talk kindly with children and give them cuddles if they are upset. This helps children build positive and secure relationships with others. n More confident staff engage and supervise children well during mealtimes. Leaders offer a combination of healthy foods and ensure children have constant access to water. Staff talk to children about what they are eating and discuss the types of foods they eat at home. They praise children for trying new foods without putting pressure on children to eat. This helps children to feel respected and understand how to stay healthy. n Partnership with parents is positive. Parents are happy with the care their children receive and mention the warm relationships that staff share with children. Staff keep parents informed of their children's day through a variety of ways, such as newsletters and daily updates. Parents are aware of what their children are learning about and enjoy taking part in nursery events.

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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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Due date

ensure there are enough qualified and capable staff on site at all times to deliver a consistently good quality of education and care to children 04/08/2025

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Due date

30 July 2025 improve record keeping to ensure documents are stored safely and readily available to those who need to see them 04/08/2025

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Due date

ensure arrangements for staff induction, coaching and professional development are effective so that staff are fully aware of and understand their roles and responsibilities. 18/08/2025

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should:

n support staff to fully understand and consistently implement the intended curriculum, with particular focus on promoting children's independence and supporting their understanding of behaviour boundaries and expectations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2819176 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10414852 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 47 Number of children on roll 11 Name of registered person Little Nest Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07831753984 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Nest Nursery Ltd registered in January 2024. The nursery employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications. The nursery is open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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 their children to learn. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. 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 talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. 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 looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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