Colville Day Care

Inspection of Colville Day Care Colville Primary School, Lonsdale Road, London W11 2DF

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children feel very happy, confident, comfortable and secure while at this homely setting. Staff know children very well and their interactions are of the highest quality. Before starting, staff gather detailed information from parents and carers about children's routines, interests and abilities. They use this information skilfully to provide very high-quality care and a stimulating and ambitious curriculum. Staff offer a wonderful range of planned adult-led activities. Similarly, they provide children with lots of opportunities for self-directed play. Children have freedom to select resources, which helps to build their curiosity. For example, children eagerly explore the textures of fallen leaves and pebbles mixed within sand during sensory experiences.

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The provision is outstanding

Staff support children's communication and language skills extremely well. For instance, during circle time, children come together to listen to stories and sing songs. They eagerly join in with familiar phrases and actions. Staff continually engage children in conversations, where they repeat words and model language. This, along with the use of visual signs and symbols, very effectively supports children's development.

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The provision is outstanding

Children form strong attachments with their key person and other staff. This helps them to settle in quickly. The enjoy cuddles with staff and sit close while staff read age-appropriate stories. Children feel very safe and secure. Staff are very positive role models, consistently praising children during their play. This boosts children's self-esteem effectively. Children behave very well, are highly motivated and eager to learn. This prepares them very well for their move to school.

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n All staff have a very clear understanding of the curriculum intent and know how this translates into practice. They cleverly incorporate children's interests and ideas into their planning. They use this to skilfully deliver exiting and ambitious learning that closely reflects children's varying ages and stages of development. n Robust policies and procedures demonstrate the setting's commitment to inclusive practice and removing any barriers to learning. Leaders work with great perseverance to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported effectively so that they are able to access the full curriculum offer. Leaders and key staff work very closely alongside parents and other professionals to achieve this aim. Children with SEND make rapid progress towards their individual learning targets as a result. n Leaders and staff place a high priority on developing children's language skills.

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Staff are excellent role models for spoken English. They constantly talk to children, narrating and introducing new vocabulary and asking questions that

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30 September 2025 promote thought and conversation. Children of all ages, including those who speak English as an additional language, learn new words quickly. n Staff creatively weave opportunities to extend children's mathematical understanding into everyday play activities. Children are provided with lots of opportunities to develop their skills, such as counting, and problem-solving. Similarly, children have access to a wonderful array of arts and crafts materials. They eagerly take part in drawing and painting activities. Leaders are now working toward making sure that children are provided with even more opportunities to practise their early mark-making skills through such activities. n Children learn about a diverse range of festivals and cultural events. This sparks children's curiosity about the wider world effectively and helps them to feel represented, respected and valued as individuals. n From a young age, children benefit from the setting's focus on developing

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independence. For example, toddlers confidently explore their surroundings and learn to feed themselves during mealtimes. Daily routines are well established. Children have a very clear understanding of what happens at transitions times and know what is expected of them and when. This helps children to grow in confidence and manage themselves with increasing skill. n Leaders and staff understand the value of working in close partnership with parents. Parents are continually welcomed into the setting. Events such as regular coffee mornings, foster a strong community, space for connection and mutual support. Communication with parents is extremely effective. Parents speak very highly of the setting. They praise both leaders and staff for the exemplary quality of care and education their children receive. Relationships among children, parents and staff reflect a positive and respectful culture. n Leaders place a strong focus on developing the skills of all staff to the highest

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standard. Their success reflects in the outstanding quality of education provided. Staff have a superb understanding of how young children learn. Leaders prioritise the well-being of their staff. In turn, staff feel very well supported and highly valued by a dedicated management team.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture that puts children's interest first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2781715 Local authority Kensington and Chelsea Inspection number 10412032 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 12 Number of children on roll 480 Name of registered person Colville and Marlborough Federation

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reference number

Telephone number 02072296540 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Colville Day Care registered in March 2024. It is located in the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The setting employs six members of childcare staff, all of whom hold early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The setting is open Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions are 8am until 5pm. The setting provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together and the manager explained what they want children to learn. n Staff, leaders and the manager spoke to the inspector throughout the day. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation relating to the suitability of staff working with children, including evidence of first-aid training and safeguarding. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager and considered the quality of education provided. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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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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