The Nursery (Leyland) Ltd

Busy Bodies Leyland Ltd Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY368947 Inspection date 10/03/2011 Inspector Duncan Gill

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Setting address Wade Hall Childrens Centre, 75 Royal Avenue, Leyland, PR25 1BX Telephone number 01772624545 Email busybodieseuxton@btconnect.com 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 assesses 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.

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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

Busy Bodies Nursery opened in 2008 and is one of three settings operated by the same company. It is based within a children's centre in the Leyland area of Lancashire. All areas are easily accessible as they are at ground level.

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Description of the setting

A maximum of 34 children under eight may attend the setting at any one time. The setting is open from 8am to 6pm each weekday for 50 weeks of the year. There are currently 63 children attending who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The setting receives funding for early education. The setting is also registered on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the setting

The nursery currently supports a number of children with special educational needs and those who speak English as an additional language.

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Description of the setting

The setting employs 12 members of staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications to Level 2 and beyond including Early Years Professional Status.

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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

Children are making good progress in their learning and development as staff have an effective understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children s safety is paramount and they are safeguarded exceptionally well. Self-evaluation and targets for improvement are well thought out and the setting has a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement. Partnership with parents and others are excellent and have a positive impact on outcomes for children. The required documentation is in place and policies and procedures are implemented effectively to improve children s health and well-being.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further children's opportunities to experience daily outside play  develop observation, planning and assessment methods to consistently include children's individual next steps in learning.

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the early years provision

Children's safety is of high importance in the nursery. Staff have an excellent knowledge and understanding of signs of abuse to be aware of and also the correct reporting procedure to follow with any concerns. Highly effective links with other agencies involved in protecting children are in place. Robust recruitment This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 procedures are followed and all staff have been appropriately vetted. Comprehensive risk assessments and daily checks to all areas of the nursery ensure risks are effectively minimised and children play in a safe and secure environment.

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the early years provision

Effective methods for self-evaluation are in place. Staff and parents can comment on the nursery and suggest ideas and improvements. Target setting is realistic and staff are encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge by increasing their qualifications or attending training on a variety of topics, for example inclusion and safeguarding. The vision of the nursery is shared at staff meetings and staff are included and given responsibilities for different areas, for example the outdoor environment to bring about improvements for children.

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the early years provision

Resources are deployed exceedingly well, providing children with an environment in which they have lots of choice and independence in what activities they select. The outdoor environment is vibrant and provides children with a wealth of play and learning opportunities across the curriculum, whether it be using torches to hunt for minibeasts under cover or developing their imagination in the numerous role play areas.

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the early years provision

Children with special educational needs or who speak English as an additional language are well supported by staff who gain all the necessary information to meet their individual needs. Excellent partnership working with other professionals, such as, speech therapists ensures that a coherent approach to children's individual needs is fostered and they are all given opportunities to reach their full potential.

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the early years provision

Comprehensive information is provided for parents, through newsletters, noticeboards and daily discussions each day. Partnership with them is highly effective and they have a excellent opportunities to be involved in their children's learning and development, for example through parent's evenings, or invitations into the setting to talk about their culture with the children.

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and outcomes for children

Staff have a good knowledge and understanding of the children's individual needs. They provide a stimulating environment where all children are excited and motivated to learn. Observations of children help staff to find out what children can do, however these observations are not consistently used to plan for children's individual next steps in learning. Children are keen to learn and freely move around selecting activities which interest them.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop their imagination well, with a wide range of role play opportunities. They pretend to 'go on an adventure to South Africa' in the wooden ship outside or help sick animals as they pretend to be vets. They have lots of opportunities to be creative. They enjoy painting, playing in sand, water and making collages. Young children develop a sense of self and make relationships as This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 they recognise themselves in the mirror or spontaneously cuddle their friends. Older children learn to take responsibility for managing their own needs, going for a nap when they are tired. Communication is fostered very well by staff who talk to children clearly and at their level. They ask open ended questions and use the themed resources to promote children's thinking and imagination.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy books; babies cuddle in for stories and older children recognise letters, displayed at their height. Children have lots of opportunities to learn about the wider world, through trips to the zoo and learning about different cultural festivals, such as Diwali and tasting food from different countries. Children's physical development is well promoted. They competently ride bikes, balance on logs and slide down the pole. Children develop problem solving skills as they complete age appropriate jigsaws and select correct shapes for the shape sorter. They begin to use mathematical language in their play as they count cups and discuss how old they are.

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and outcomes for children

Children have good opportunities to learn about being healthy. They enjoy a well balanced diet which is cooked fresh each day and healthy snacks including fruit. They learn the importance of washing as staff talk to them as they bath their dolls. They have regular access to outdoor play, however this is weather dependent.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop extremely secure relationships with staff. A highly effective key person system helps children to settle well and all ages are highly confident in the nursery. They learn about safety at home, wear bike helmets as they ride round outside, practice road safety at the zebra crossing and look after each other as they wait patiently for their turn to slide down the pole. 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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Early Years Foundation Stage

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 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 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 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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