Young And Smart Nursery

Inspection of Young And Smart Nursery St Stephen's Church Hall, Cressingham Road, London SE13 5AG

p.1

Overall effectiveness Good

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

p.1

The provision is good

Staff greet children warmly at the start of the day. They take time to engage with parents and carers to understand each child's start to the day. This helps to foster strong relationships and emotional security. The setting has a broad and ambitious curriculum in place that supports all children to make progress in their learning and development. Children are excited and curious to explore what is on offer. They show focus and high levels of concentration while completing activities. Staff accurately observe and monitor children's development to continuously understand what it is children need to learn next.

p.2

The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. Staff are positive role models for children and provide an environment that is full of praise and encouragement. They provide activities where children learn to work together to achieve a result. Pre-school children work as a group to take turns putting ingredients into a large tray and mixing them to make their own red dough. They use their past knowledge of making dough to support each other with what should happen next. The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good. Staff are quick to identify where children may need additional support. They collaborate with parents and other agencies to achieve the next outcomes for all children.

p.2

need to do better?

n Staff prioritise children's communication and language. They use the knowledge gained from attending training to provide an environment rich in language. Babies enjoy songs and rhymes throughout the day. Staff also use lots of repetition to support language development, such as 'splash, splash' as babies happily play in the water tray. Older children have a 'book of the week' which staff use to embed new key language and help children to recall simple ideas and stories. Children are confident to use their voices to share their ideas and ask questions. n Staff are sensitive to the care needs and routines of younger babies. Staff working with babies are nurturing and kind, and babies settle quickly. They enjoy cuddles but still build confidence quickly to begin to go off and explore. Staff stay close to babies, extending their play. Babies smile contently as staff swish balls around them in the ball pit.

p.2

need to do better?

n Staff provide children with a unique range of experiences tailored to their interest and developmental stages. This encourages active participation and exploration from children. However, at times, staff intervene too quickly when children encounter challenges. By offering solutions prematurely, this unintentionally limits opportunities for children to learn through trial and error to help to develop their thinking skills. n Staff plan a range of activities that help to develop children's understanding of

p.2

need to do better?

23 September 2025 the world around them. Children take walks within the local community to visit the local fish and fruit stalls at the markets. They visit local schools and take part in tailored focused activities. Staff provide extra-curricular classes with external teachers in sports and music to help children to learn about different ways to move their bodies and stay healthy. n Staff are beginning to encourage children to be independent, especially those that are older. Children serve their own meals and take their plates back to the hatch of the kitchen. However, this is not consistent within all age groups. As staff quickly get toddlers ready for the garden, they rush to put on their coats and hats for them, rather than slowing down to give them the opportunity to practise these skills themselves. n Partnership with parents is good. Parents speak extremely positively about the setting, describing it as a 'family'. Parents comment that communication is

p.2

need to do better?

excellent and they always feel well informed of what their children are learning and how this can be extended at home. Parents know who their child's key person is and who they can go to if they have any concerns. n Managers are reflective and continue to look at what more they can implement to enhance the service they provide. For example, after feedback from parents about storage space within the buggy area, managers were quick to implement a change to the use of the space. This ensures that those families with younger babies and prams had priority over bicycles and scooters.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

p.3

should:

n support children to independently problem-solve before stepping in to support, to further develop their thinking skills n enhance opportunities for children to increase their independence skills, especially during transition times.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY547144 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10398921 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

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

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 53 Number of children on roll 56 Name of registered person Crystal Nursery (UK) Limited

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 02088529887 Date of previous inspection 14 November 2019

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Young and Smart Nursery re-registered in 2017. It operates from community premises attached to Saint Stephen's Church, in the London Borough of Lewisham. The setting opens each weekday, from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round. There are 14 staff, 11 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications ranging from level 3 to level 6. The manager holds an early years degree. The setting provides government funded childcare for eligible children.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. 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 spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the manager. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of

p.5

Inspection activities

their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting.

p.5

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

23 September 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6