Noahs Ark Daycare Nursery

Noahs Ark Daycare Nursery 7 Alexandra Road, Illogan, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 4DY

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 February 2015 28 June 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

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

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This inspection: Good 2

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

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This inspection: Good 2

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

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Staff promote children's independence well promoted which effectively promotes their personal, social and emotional development.  Children make good progress because staff know the children well and provide activities that support and extend their learning.  Staff use effective skills to teach mathematics through everyday activities, so children have a good knowledge of number, shape and size.  Children are happy and secure because staff have a very good understanding of their individual needs.  Staff develop communication and language skills effectively, introducing new vocabulary as children play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the noise levels in the pre-school room are not conducive to children's learning and development.  Staff do not provide a broad variety of resources to enable all children to make marks in different ways to promote their early writing skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 monitor teaching practices to reduce the noise levels at times within the pre-school area  organise resources to enable younger children to have access to a broad range of mark-making materials to further promote their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities both inside and outside.  The inspector spoke to members of staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.  The inspector conducted joint observations with the deputy manager.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation including children's records, accident and incident records, complaints and evidence of staff suitability.

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who attend. This is good

Staff provide a good range of activities to promote children's learning and development in all areas. Children have access to a good range of toys and resources, both inside and out, that help them develop independence. However, due to the organisation of some resources, younger children have few opportunities to practice early writing using mark making materials as part of their play and learning. For example, they are not always able to use chalks to use on blackboards or on the paving slabs outside. Children have good opportunities to become familiar with numbers and recognise them during daily routine activities. Staff effectively introduce mathematical concepts as children play and they enthusiastically identify and name shapes they have drawn. A range of activities helps older children develop their reading and writing. They label their pictures and share books with their friends. This helps them to develop skills in readiness for school. Occasionally, in

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who attend. This is good

the pre-school room the noise level is high, which can be distracting and is not conducive to children's learning. Staff use good planning and assessment and track children's good progress effectively.

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good

Staff understand and meet children's individual needs through effective setting-in periods. The good relationships throughout the nursery support children's emotional well-being. Staff are positive role models for children's behaviour and encourage them to take turns and share. Children gain in confidence and self-esteem because staff acknowledge their achievements. Staff effectively support and prepare children as they move through the nursery and on to school. Staff successfully promote children's independence, encouraging them to pour drinks and complete self-care tasks. Children learn how to keep themselves safe through discussion and reminders. They have good opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise and learn about healthy lifestyles.

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provision is good

The staff have a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. The team work well together to identify areas where improvements can be made. They regularly reflect on practice and discuss children's progress. They have recently implemented new planning and assessment to enhance children's development. All staff know how to safeguard children and implement the referral procedures. The recruitment process is robust and the well-qualified staff promote children's learning effectively. Parents are encouraged to participate in their children's learning and staff build good relationships with them from the start. They regularly share children's next steps in learning, and give parents ideas on how they can support their child's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY250583 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 833016 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 16 Number of children on roll 26 Name of provider Gay Chapman Date of previous inspection 28 June 2010 Telephone number 01209 842586

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Setting details

Noah's Ark Day care Nursery registered in 2003. It operates from the ground floor of a large detached house near the centre of Illogan village, near Redruth, Cornwall. The nursery is in receipt of funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The owner employs four additional members of staff who work with her in the nursery. Of these, one holds the Early Years Professional status, and others are qualified at level 3 to 6.

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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.

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Setting details

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Setting details

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Setting details

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