Spanish Day Nursery III
Inspection report for early years provision
Unique reference number
Inspect ion date
Inspector
105734
25/01/2012
Rosemary Jawara
Setting address
317a Portobello Road, London, W10 5SY
Telephone number
Email
Type of setting
020 8960 6661
Childcare - Non-Domestic
Inspection Report: Spanish Day Nursery III, 25/01/2012
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Introduction
This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the
Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years
provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children
from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group).
The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory
framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early
Years Foundation Stage.
The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the
setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the
report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service
(The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).
Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We
publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we
receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of
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Description of the setting
The Spanish Day Nursery is a privately run group that registered in l977. It is
situated in the north Kensington area of the Royal Borough of Kensington and
Chelsea. The nursery operates from three classrooms within the grounds of
Vicente Canada School. Children share access to an enclosed outdoor play area.
Children come from a wide catchment area. The nursery is open Monday to Friday
from 8.45am to 3.30pm, term time only. It is registered on the Early Years
Register to care for a maximum of 80 children at any one time. There are currently
48 children on roll in the early years age group. The nursery receives funding to
provide free early education to children aged three and four. It supports children
with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who are learning
English as an additional language. Most children are bi-lingual, speaking both
Spanish and English. The nursery employs nine staff to work with the children who
all hold appropriate early years qualifications. Of these, four hold Qualified Teacher
Status and one holds Early Years Professional Status. In addition, two staff,
including the manager, hold level 4 qualifications in Children's Care, Learning and
Development. The manager also holds a level 5 award in management.
The overall effectiveness of the early years provision
Overall the quality of the provision is good.
The management and staff team successfully promotes the Early Years Foundation
Stage within a welcoming and inclusive environment. Staff support children's
individual needs effectively which results in all children making good progress in
their learning and development. Overall, good joint working practices with parents
and external providers support children's development well. Effective systems are
in place to safeguard children. Well-developed systems for self-evaluation,
together with a strong commitment to ongoing development, drive continuous
improvements successfully.
What steps need to be taken to improve provision
further?
To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:
encourage all parents to contribute to their children's development records.
The effectiveness of leadership and management of
the early years provision
Fully policies and procedures guide staff effectively in their daily practice to
promote the welfare and safeguarding of all children. In addition, regular training
and effective induction procedures reinforce the staff team's knowledge of
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safeguarding children. As a result, staff demonstrate a clear understanding of what
to do if they have any concerns. Extensive recruitment and vetting procedures
rigorously assess the suitability of staff to work with children. Robust risk
assessments and regular safety checks minimise potential risks effectively.
Equality and diversity is at the heart of all the nursery's work. Staff effectively plan
for and meet the individual needs of all children. Good partnership working with
other professionals provides effective guidance to support particular groups of
children. As a result, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities
receive successful support from staff. In addition, staff plan activities to support
children in developing a clear knowledge and understanding of other communities,
cultures and beliefs. They thoughtfully select toys, books and resources, which
promote equality and diversity.
Parents and children are able to regularly share their views about the quality of the
nursery, for example, through questionnaires or parents' association meetings.
Parents report high levels of satisfaction with the nursery. They receive good
information about their children's learning and wellbeing. This process ensures that
children receive individual care and attention, and promotes an inclusive
environment for all; however, staff do not always consistently encourage all
parents to contribute to the observation and assessment process. This results in
some limitations about gaining information from some parents about children's
experiences at home. Staff liaise effectively with other providers to promote the
continuity of care for children. For example, systems to work in partnership with
the adjoining school support a smooth transition process for children. Staff use
resources well to help children make good progress. Ongoing refurbishments to
the environment provide stimulating indoor and outdoor spaces that effectively
cover all areas of learning. For example, staff are currently developing one room
for music and theatre to further encourage children's creative development. The
management team strives to improve any areas of weakness and is meeting all
recommendations from the last inspection. Regular staff meetings and systems for
appraisal enable staff to evaluate their work successfully. Effective measures for
embedding ambition maintain a high level of commitment from staff who channel
their efforts to good effect.
The quality and standards of the early years provision
and outcomes for children
Children thrive within an inclusive and enabling learning environment. They
confidently initiate their own play and are able to move freely between the indoor
and outdoor environments. They explore activities with interest, which enhances
their independence skills and promotes active learning. Staff have a comprehensive
knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and plan activities carefully to
support children's individual capabilities. They thoughtfully meet the needs of
children who are learning English as an additional language, those with special
educational needs and/or disabilities, younger children and older children. For
example, they organise the environment so that children with disabilities can
access all activities. Children benefit greatly from thorough and detailed
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observation and assessment systems, which include information from other
professionals involved in their care. There is a good balance between adult-led and
child initiated play, and staff interact well with children at all times. As a result of
all these processes, all children are making good progress in their learning and
development.
Children are making good progress in developing skills for the future. They play
together harmoniously while exploring shapes and measures to support their
development of problem solving, reasoning and numeracy. Most children are bilingual and communicate with their friends and staff effectively in either Spanish or
English. For example, they use words from both languages, such as 'olah' and
'hello', to greet each other. They use language effectively to express and
communicate their ideas, thoughts and feelings. For example, they talk with
confidence about the activities they enjoy at nursery, such as dressing up.
The key person system effectively supports children in making close relationships
and helps them to develop a strong sense of security. Staff act as good role
models and, as a result, children have a secure understanding of good behaviour.
Children form good relationships with staff and their friends, and confidently
initiate interactions with others. For example, they eat lunch together with staff
and experience meal times as meaningful social occasions. They are polite and use
good manners, such as saying 'excuse me'. They develop a good awareness of
people who are different from themselves through a wide variety of activities and
resources reflecting diversity.
Children develop a good understanding about healthy lifestyles. They make healthy
choices at meal times, such as spinach and lentil soup, and help themselves to
plenty of fresh drinking water throughout the day. They know which foods are
good for them, for example, that 'spinach makes you strong'. Improvements to the
outdoor area include the addition of a gym. This facility contributes to a wellresourced environment for physical development. As a result, children confidently
negotiate space and challenge their physical skills through running, jumping,
balancing and climbing. Children demonstrate a clear understanding of how to stay
safe independently of adult prompts. They move safely around the environment
and benefit from discussions with staff about safety rules. Well-chosen books and
interesting visits to the local police and fire stations further support children's
knowledge of how to stay safe.
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Annex A: record of inspection judgements
The key inspection judgements and what they mean
Grade
Grade
Grade
Grade
1
2
3
4
is
is
is
is
Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality
Good: this aspect of the provision is strong
Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound
Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough
The overall effectiveness of the early years provision
How well does the setting meet the needs of the
children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?
The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous
improvement
2
2
The effectiveness of leadership and management of the early
years provision
The effectiveness of leadership and management of the
Early Years Foundation Stage
The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding
ambition and driving improvement
The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources
The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and
diversity
The effectiveness of safeguarding
The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the
steps taken to promote improvement
The effectiveness of partnerships
The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and
carers
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation
Stage
The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage
2
Outcomes for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage
Outcomes for children in the Early Years Foundation
Stage
The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning
The extent to which children feel safe
The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles
The extent to which children make a positive contribution
The extent to which children develop skills for the future
2
2
2
2
2
2
Any complaints about the inspection or report should be made following the
procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website:
www.ofsted.gov.uk
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