Hummingbirds Nursery

Hummingbirds Nursery Hummingbirds, 1 Back Lane, Sowerby, THIRSK, North Yorkshire, YO7 1NQ

p.1

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2015 6 May 2014

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

p.1

This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is good. Staff ensure children's individual needs are identified and interventions sought, so that any gaps in learning and development are swiftly closed.  Children's emotional well-being is given a high priority. Staff ensure that children form close attachments to their key person and have excellent relationships with other staff and children.  Children are effectively safeguarded. The staff demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of how to protect them and the correct procedures to follow in the event of any child protection concerns.  Leadership and management are good. A strong focus on the continuous drive for improvement has resulted in raising the quality of the provision. This means that children are making good progress across all areas of their learning.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children who prefer to learn in different ways, such as actively outside, do not always have access to resources and activities which place an equal focus on all seven areas of learning.  Children are not always given the opportunity to help out to extend their developing independence, confidence and self-esteem, for example, by being involved in the preparation process at mealtimes.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 extend children's developing independence by encouraging them to attempt more tasks for themselves, such as including them in the preparation process at snack time  enrich children's experiences in the outdoor area by providing activities that are as stimulating as those provided indoors, so children are able to continue purposeful learning at all times.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main room and the outdoor area.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held meetings with the provider and manager of the nursery.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of practitioners working with children and the manager's self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and from information included in the setting's own parent surveys.

p.2

who attend. This is good

Children make good progress because the teaching is good. Staff ensure children's interests and ideas are used to inform the experiences in the nursery. Adult-led tasks are based on accurate observations and assessments. Consequently, children are excited to learn and make good progress from their starting points. Older children are developing confidence in letters and numbers as staff provide many activities to promote these skills. Staff successfully involve parents by asking them to contribute to their children's files and provide observations from home. This helps staff provide continuity for children and plan additional activities based upon their evolving interests. It also means that parents have an early introduction to the Early Years Foundation Stage. Consequently, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress towards the early learning goals. The nursery has a small outdoor space where staff

p.3

who attend. This is good

engage with children, overseeing their safety when using the apparatus to climb, but equally provide children time to play by themselves. However, staff do not always plan this area well, meaning it does not always motivate and stimulate children's interest to explore and be active learners when outdoors.

p.3

good

The atmosphere in this nursery is relaxed, purposeful and fun. Each child has a key person who observes and assesses their development. The staff know their key children extremely well and adapt activities and learning opportunities to meet their individual needs. Staff support children with skills to develop their growing independence. Children are competent at managing their personal needs relative to their ages and receive good encouragement from staff to learn to share and take turns in activities. However, children are not always given the opportunity to help out at mealtimes and take on responsibility, for example, handing out the cups and plates, to boost their independence skills, confidence and self-esteem. Staff attend training and have development opportunities which help to improve their teaching skills and have a positive impact on the quality and consistency of teaching.

p.3

provision is good

The new nursery manager has been very effective in driving improvement forward since the last inspection. She monitors the educational programmes regularly to ensure she identifies and addresses any gaps in learning. Staff attend regular supervisions and staff meetings, and cascade new ideas to each other to improve children's care and learning experiences. Staff work closely with a range of other professionals to support children and their families when there are identified additional needs. This means that children benefit from a coordinated approach to their care and development and, as a result, are well prepared for their next stage of learning.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY428666 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 974144 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 25 Name of provider Yvonne Hilary Cartman Date of previous inspection 6 May 2014 Telephone number 01845 525172

p.4

Setting details

Hummingbirds Nursery opened in 2011. It is open each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except bank holidays and Christmas. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-olds. It employs six members of childcare staff, five of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3.

p.4

Setting details

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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.

p.4

Setting details

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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.

p.4

Setting details

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way. To receive regular email alerts about new publications, including survey reports and school inspection reports, please visit our website and go to ‘Subscribe’.

p.5

Setting details

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5