Building Blocks Christian Day Nursery

Building Blocks Christian Day Nursery 15-17 Belvoir Drive, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6QZ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2015 22 February 2011

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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

 Children are confident learners. Their social and emotional development is given a high priority by staff. As a result, relationships between each child, their key person and other members of the staff are good.  Children's good health is well promoted because staff encourage them to be physically active every day, both outside and indoors. They have well-balanced, nutritious meals and snacks and learn about the importance of good personal hygiene to help keep them well.  Children and babies play and learn in a stimulating environment. Their different developmental needs are successfully met because they benefit from having easy access to a wide variety of toys, activities and equipment.  Risks are effectively assessed and minimised by staff and robust systems are in place to protect children from harm.  Staff liaise effectively with parents and with other professionals and agencies so that they work well together to ensure that children are well supported.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's mathematical development is not consistent throughout the nursery. This is because not all staff are sufficiently confident to provide children with opportunities to learn how to use numbers and counting in play, and eventually learn to recognise mathematical ideas and solve problems.

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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

 extend further children's mathematical development; for example, by teaching them to compare groups of objects by counting them and to use and understand language, such as more, less and fewer.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom and the outdoor play area.  The inspector held meetings with the provider and manager and spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted observations of the activities and evaluated the teaching methods with the manager.  The inspector looked at a selection of children's records, policies and procedures and a range of other documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of staff suitability and qualifications.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day.

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who attend. This is good

Children's learning is effectively planned for so that children make good progress and develop the necessary skills in readiness for school. Children aged two years and over choose from a wide range of good activities and toys. Older children speak clearly and confidently and have fun communicating with each other in role-play situations. Staff promote their critical thinking well by asking open-ended questions and by giving children time to think about what they want to say. Children make decisions about how to decorate the cards they make for their mummies and choose whether to join the group outside making rubbings or stay inside and play with the toys, such as the track and trains. However, children's mathematical development is less consistently supported because not all staff are confident in providing and extending children's learning in this area.

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good

Children are confident and emotionally secure. They behave well and staff boost their self- esteem by consistently acknowledging positive behaviour. Children readily take turns at the snack table as they select between grapes, cucumber and apple slices and pour their own drinks of milk, water or juice. Physical play equipment is provided for children of all ages in the playroom and outside in the fresh air. Staff ensure that groups of children with similar abilities are supported in gaining confidence and skills while they climb and slide. Good organisation of resources encourages children's independence because they are able to choose and easily select resources for themselves.

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provision is good

Staff are familiar with their responsibilities to supervise the children and protect them from abuse and neglect. Recruitment and selection procedures are clear and vetting procedures for staff are thorough. Children's welfare is addressed because staff keep their first-aid and food-hygiene knowledge up to date. Designated staff attend child protection training and cascade their knowledge to all staff. The provider, manager and staff review the provision in order to improve, and the comments of children and parents are also taken into account when changes are being planned for. The partnership with parents is strong because communication is good. Staff work successfully with parents and other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those experiencing significant changes in their lives.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY275126 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 860895

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Type of provision

Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 78 Name of provider Christian Day Nurseries Ltd Date of previous inspection 22 February 2011 Telephone number 01536 721221

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Type of provision

Building Blocks Christian Day Nursery was registered in 2003. It is run as a private company and operates from converted shop premises in Barton Seagrave, Northamptonshire. The nursery is open from 8am to 6pm each weekday throughout the year, except for bank holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year. The nursery employs 13 staff, 11 of whom hold a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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

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