Morningside Preschool

Morningside Preschool

Unique reference number (URN): 2807845 Address: Morningside Primary School, Chatham Place, LONDON, E9 6LL Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises Registered with Ofsted: 14/10/2024 Registers: EYR Registered person: Morningside Primary School

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Morningside Preschool is affiliated with the wider federation of Morningside's early years provision. Leaders are dedicated to supporting the community they serve, ensuring staff share the same ethos. They establish positive partnerships with families to ensure all children, particularly those who are disadvantaged or face barriers to learning, can access the full range of experiences on offer. Leaders focus on developing children's physical, social and communication skills. Visits to local farms and libraries, alongside trips to botanical gardens, broaden children's understanding of the world around them. These experiences promote self-confidence and foster skills that will benefit children throughout their lives. Leaders promote children's love of reading and ensure they have access to books from an early age, both within the setting and at home. The pre-school participates in an international book-gifting scheme, supporting disadvantaged families to share books with

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Inspector:

Khadeeja Mehtar Leaders describe the support provided to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work closely with families, their local authority and external agencies to identify individual needs and implement timely interventions. They liaise with professionals to access appropriate guidance and support. Leaders promote healthy lifestyles and children access daily indoor and outdoor opportunities to enhance their physical skills. Leaders encourage healthy eating and positive oral health practices, while supporting families to access information and services that promote healthy lifestyles at home.

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Inspector:

Leaders demonstrate a secure commitment to safeguarding. Staff receive up-to-date information and training which firmly embed their safeguarding knowledge. An open culture enables staff to confidently raise concerns and follow appropriate procedures. Staff receive support from senior management. They appreciate the positive work and life balance and the impact this has on their wellbeing. Staff report feeling valued and proud to be part of the team.

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with leaders during the inspection.

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About this inspection

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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About this inspection

There were no early years children present and/or on roll at the time of this inspection. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with leaders and an inspection of the premises, equipment and any relevant documentation. When there are no early years children present, inspectors evaluate and grade only leadership and governance, as there is no reliable evidence from other evaluation areas through which to assess the impact on children.

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Address:

Morningside Primary School Chatham Place LONDON E9 6LL

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Address:

Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Address:

Registered person: Morningside Primary School

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Address:

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 18:00

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Facts and figures used on inspection

This data was available to the inspector at the time of the inspection.

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Exceptional

Practice is exceptional: of the highest standard nationally. Other settings can learn from it.

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Strong standard

The setting reaches a strong standard. Leaders are working above the standard expected of them.

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Expected standard

The setting is fulfilling the expected standard of education and/or care. This means they are following the standard set out in statutory and non ‑ statutory legislation and the professional standards expected of them.

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Needs attention

The expected standards are not met but leaders are likely able to make the necessary improvements.

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Urgent improvement

The setting needs to make urgent improvements to provide the expected standard of education and/or care.

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Urgent improvement

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