Kids Planet Hopwood

Buttercups Private Nursery Hope Cottage, Lane End, Hopwood, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2JE

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 February 2015 24 February 2009

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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

 Supporting children's communication and language development is a strength of the nursery. Children take part in an excellent range of activities to support their learning within nursery and at home.  Partnerships with parents and other professionals are highly effective. Managers and staff work very close with them to support children's learning and development and ensure their care needs are met.  Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are very well supported. The manager ensures staff have access to appropriate training and staff ensure they get to know the children very well. As a result, targeted interventions are secured and children make very good progress.  The nursery's leadership has a strong commitment to continuous improvement. Numerous systems have been implemented to audit and reflect on the quality of the provision and ensure priorities for improvement are identified and acted on.

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This provision is good

 The recommendations raised at their previous inspection have successfully been addressed. This has had a good impact on the quality of observation, assessment and planning and contributed to a safer environment for children.  Staff work well together, they have created a stimulating, homely and relaxed environment for children to explore.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always make best use of spontaneous activities to foster children's interest outdoors.  Mealtimes are not always social occasions for children because staff do not consistently sit with them, to enhance their social skills. Therefore, some young children become a little disruptive while waiting to be served.

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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

 enhance children's learning, by improving how staff support children's changing interests outdoors, through spontaneous and exciting activities that continue to motivate them to learn  enhance children's social skills and behaviour at meal times, for example, by consistently sitting with children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning, both inside and out.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the nursery manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager and looked at relevant documentation, such as the nursery's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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who attend. This is good

Staff have a secure understanding of how children learn and how to support this. They provide a very good range of activities that supports children's learning and development across all areas of learning. Children access an excellent range of resources that support their independence and ignite their interests and motivate them to learn. However, staff do not always respond as well to children's spontaneous interests. For example, while children are playing outdoors in the rain, they do not use this opportunity to extend and challenge children's learning. A wide range of experiences support children's reading and writing skills, in preparation for school, and a good range of activities promotes children's understanding of the world. Monitoring and tracking of children's progress is thorough and ensures any gaps in individual or groups of children's progress are identified and addressed. This means that all children make good progress from their starting points.

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who attend. This is good

Lots of messy play opportunities in the younger children's rooms encourage babies to explore using all their senses. Plenty of space and a good range of equipment support children's physical development well and they are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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good

The environment is safe, stimulating and welcoming. New children settle-in well because staff allow them to explore the nursery at their own pace and support them very well, which ensures children form strong attachments with them. An excellent range of planned and spontaneous activities in all rooms teach children to keep themselves safe. For example, professionals, such as police officers and fire fighters, are invited in to the nursery to talk with the children. Children's health is effectively fostered. For example, children are served healthy meals and snacks and have regular visits from the oral-health team. However, mealtimes are not always social occasions because sometimes staff do not sit with the younger children. This means that some children become a little disruptive while waiting to be served. Staff are good role models and consistently praise children for their achievements and kindness, such as sharing. This helps children to form friendships

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good

and, overall, they learn about what is acceptable behaviour.

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provision is good

Managers have a good understanding of their responsibilities, and implement a range of procedures and policies to support children's health, safety and well-being. Regular checks on the quality of teaching, planning and assessment support children's progress. Robust systems for evaluating what is working and what needs improvement include the views of parents, children and the local authority. Effective recruitment ensures that staff are suitable to work with children. Regular training ensures staff understand child protection procedures and act appropriately to safeguard children. Most staff have relevant qualifications, which has a positive impact on children's learning. Staff are regularly supervised, appraised and complete peer observations to reflect on their practise and identify areas where they need support.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316445 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 868361

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Type of provision

Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 64 Number of children on roll 90 Name of provider Buttercups Ltd Date of previous inspection 24 February 2009 Telephone number 01706 366 311

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Type of provision

Buttercup Nursery was registered in 2000. The nursery employs 17 members of childcare staff. Of these, 15 hold appropriate early years qualifications at levels 2 or 3. In addition, the manager has completed an early years degree. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5.30pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Type of provision

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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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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

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