German Kindergarten London Fields

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • Staff conduct robust safety checks before taking children out to play in the communal play area. The manager reviews the risk assessment procedures to minimise risks and hazards to children, indoors, and out, to keep them safe. • Staff undertake regular assessments to identify children's achievements and what they need to learn next.

They plan a good range of activities. All children progress well. • Staff ensure children who predominantly speak German hear their home language when they are engaged in activities.

In addition, staff regularly teach children whose first language is English to learn rhymes and simple sentences in German. This increas...es children's awareness of other languages and how they should be spoken. • Staff encourage children to investigate the natural environment.

They also become involved in children's exploration to support their developing skills. For example, they provide resources to help children look closely at insects, and pots to collect conkers. • Staff establish good partnerships with parents.

They regularly share information with parents so that they are fully involved in their children's care and learning needs. It is not yet outstanding because: • At times, staff are not consistent in helping children to carry out simple tasks to enhance their self-care skills. • The organisation of books, in the cupboards above children's height, does not support them to explore their interest in reading.