Noodles Nursery

Noodles Nursery Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY404215 Inspection date 15/04/2010 Inspector Margaret Patricia Mellor

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Setting address 2 Greenes Road, Whiston, Liverpool, L35 3RF

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Telephone number not installed Email noodlesnursery@live.co.uk Type of setting Childcare on non-domestic premises 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It rates council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. 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 . You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as

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you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way. Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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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.

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Introduction

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).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B.

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Introduction

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 registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the setting

Noodles Nursery was registered in 2009. It is a privately owned provision and is situated in the Whiston area of Merseyside. Children use four nursery rooms for their care, play and learning. All children share access to a secure, fully enclosed outdoor play area. It has wheelchair access and facilities. It serves families living in the local and wider communities. It is open Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 6pm and provides an all year round service.

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Description of the setting

The nursery is registered on the Early Years Register, and a maximum of 88 children may attend at any one time, all of whom may be in the early years age range. There are 36 children on roll in this age group. It also provides care for children aged over five years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the setting

The nursery employs eight staff to work with the children. Of these, seven hold appropriate early years qualifications to National Vocational Qualification level 3, and one is working towards Early Years Practitioner Status. Staff receive support from Knowsley early years, and are a member of the National Day Nursery Association. They provide funded early education for three and four-year-olds.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The children play in a very welcoming and enabling environment, where they are very happy and content. The staff are caring in their approach and support the children well, helping them to make good progress in all areas of their learning and development. The management demonstrates a genuine commitment to continuous quality improvement, and monitors the provision, although recorded self-evaluation and partnerships with others are in its early stages. Each child is valued as an individual, and close relationships with parents helps the staff to create an inclusive environment. Good emphasis is given to keeping children safe and promoting their welfare.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 develop further links with other provisions children attend; and devise methods to involve parents in practical ways to support their child's learning and development  develop self-evaluation to include the views and thoughts of parents. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The children move freely and with confidence in their care and play environment. All safety measures are in place, and risk assessments and procedures for vetting the suitability of adults, who work with the children are robust. The provision is very clean and children follow personal hygiene routines to help prevent the spread of infection. Meals and snacks are nutritious, and activities also foster children's awareness of a healthy lifestyle. Sleeping children are vigilantly monitored, and play safely in a provision, which affords them plenty of stimulation and interest. Staff have a good awareness of child protection issues and the procedures for reporting any concerns. Well written polices are communicated to parents in a welcome pack and all the regulatory documentation is organised effectively for the safe management of the provision.

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the early years provision

The provision has recently had a change of ownership, and the manager demonstrates ambitious vision and genuine commitment to promoting better outcomes for children. For instance, since registration they have refurbished with an excellent range of quality toys and resources, and the children's outdoor provision has been identified as a key area for future development. Monitoring of the provision is conducted through observation of the children, reflective practice and ongoing discussions with staff. However, they are not yet effectively recording self-evaluation or including the parents views or thoughts to use as a basis of ongoing review and development.

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the early years provision

Every child has a key-person who liaises closely with parents to complete 'All about me' booklets to form an initial assessment of the children. Therefore, children's individual care needs are respected, and they make good progress in relation to their starting points. Parents, themselves, say that they are very happy with the quality of provision offered. Although, links with other provisions children attend, and practical ways of involving parents in their child's learning have not yet been developed. Good thought is given to the planet's environment, evident in the sustainable wooden toys and wide use of recyclable materials to create sensory resources for the children.

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and outcomes for children

The playrooms are equipped with good quality furniture to meet the needs of all children, and cosy areas with comfy sofas helps to create a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. The children are reminded to be careful during play, which helps them learn to keep themselves safe. They gain good levels of independence as they self-register as they arrive, help themselves to drinks, set the table for lunch and take pleasure in personal hygiene when brushing their teeth. Toddlers develop their fine motor skills as they attempt to feed themselves, and at lunch time the children talk about how pasta gives them energy, encouraging their awareness of healthy eating. Push a long toys support new walkers and playing in the outdoors helps the older children to learn to enjoy activities, which also This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 promote a healthy lifestyle, such as climbing and peddling wheeled toys.

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and outcomes for children

The children are very settled and content in nursery, and their emotional needs are met very well. For example, the babies relish the staff's reassuring cuddles as they show signs of tiredness, and kind words of praise helps the children to feel good about themselves, which is reflected in their happiness and sense of belonging. Child sized furniture enables them to sit in comfort with their friends, and good organisation of the resources enables the children to choose toys for themselves and initiate their own play and learning. The babies show plenty of curiosity when exploring the many different textures in the treasure baskets, and the older children love to get mucky as they roll their hands and feet in paint to create a mural. The toddlers begin to make connections when they push buttons to operate toys, and staff extend the older children's awareness of information and technology as they teach them how to scan and print photographs on the

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and outcomes for children

The children' creative development is fostered through a wide range of media, and pretend play helps them make sense of the world. They enjoy plenty of opportunities for exploration and discovery. They learn about growth through the lettuces they grow, they love to investigate with bug boxes and when experimenting with jelly, learn that it melts outdoors. The staff are very good at tracking children's interests, for example, they introduce a chefs outfit and the 'Gingerbread Man' story book into the dough area. The toddlers develop the concept of sharing through the staff's sensitive interactions, and contributing to the golden rules helps the older children to understand simple expectations, such as being friendly, listening with their ears and putting toys away. Respect for others is also fostered, for example, the children make diva pots for Diwali.

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and outcomes for children

Good adult support and well planned activities means that the children thoroughly enjoy their play while making good progress in their learning and achievement. During play the babies respond gleefully with chuckles to the staffs voice intonations, and good questioning motivates children's conversation. All the children enjoy looking at books, and staff enhance story and rhyme times with supporting materials, such as puppets and musical instruments, stimulating the children’s imagination. The toddlers discover how different shapes fit into inset puzzles, and in water play, older children experiment with quantities, and measure as they fill and empty different sized containers, which contributes to their mathematical development. The child's key person is successfully linking observational story lines to the six areas of learning to identify and plan for their next steps in learning, and every child has a learning journal were information is

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and outcomes for children

recorded. An environment rich in print as labelling, number rhymes and many opportunities for all children to practise their emerging writing skills also greatly enhances their skills for their future. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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and managed?

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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Stage

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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