Sunbeams Day Nursery

Sunbeams Day Nursery Hawkers Hill, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, GL17 0BS

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2015 28 October 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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

 Management and staff are committed and enthusiastic about their work. They now evaluate the provision well and children receive a good standard of learning and care  Staff are friendly and caring towards the children, which fosters their well-being and meets children's physical needs well. Children form secure relationships with staff and are happy in their surroundings.  Children are confident, well-motivated learners, concentrating for long periods and initiating many activities for themselves so that they achieve well in their learning.  The interesting resources and activities that the staff make available to babies and children include interesting, natural and enticing materials. These stimulate the children and help to build on their curiosity and imagination.  Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive very good support because staff work closely with their parents and other professionals.

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This provision is good

 Children behave well because staff use consistent, clear boundaries, and because they are engaged and interested in the activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not help children's learning as much as possible by helping them to choose resources and play independently following lunch time.  Staff do not gather some valuable information from parents when children first start to find out more about children's stages of development to get them off to a flying start.  Staff do not share information with all other settings that share children's care to complement and encourage children's learning consistently.

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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

 develop children's choices for their after lunchtime activities  extend existing information obtained from parents when children first start to assess what they can already do to help identify their starting abilities and stages of development more precisely  strengthen partnerships with all other early years providers who share the children's care, to increase consistency in their learning, for example, by providing opportunities to share observations about children's development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas where childcare takes place, including the toys, equipment and resources children use, and observed interactions between the staff and children.  The inspector observed activities in the four playrooms and outside areas, and undertook a joint observation with the provider.  The inspector held meetings with the provider and talked with staff, children and parents.  The inspector checked the evidence of: notification of changes to Ofsted; the suitability, qualifications, supervision and professional development of staff; observation, assessment and planning systems; partnership working with parents; and the provider's self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's records, planning and written policies, and discussed safeguarding procedures.

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who attend. This is good

Children achieve well because the educational programme is good. Staff are skilled at identifying and supporting children's learning through using their interests. Staff observe children frequently to plan what they need to learn next. This helps children achieve well. The staff are particularly skilled at developing children's communication. They include babies in conversations with warmth and enthusiasm. Staff support toddlers' interest in books by using soft toys skilfully. They draw older children into interesting discussions to extend their language, counting and early literacy skills. Staff offer helpful questions and comments to aid children to recall exciting times, such as a father bringing his tractor to nursery. Children are enthusiastic learners, including in their imaginative play. They gain self-esteem, independence and become self-motivated. They are well prepared for the next stage in learning.

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good

Children settle rapidly and gain confidence. Children have close bonds with all staff, including those who take special care of them. They make friends and learn to negotiate their own turn taking. Adults respond quickly to any individual needs because children can mostly choose what to play with and where. Children enjoy long periods of play in the fresh air. They learn why they wash before eating and toddlers sing, 'No more germs on your inside'. Staff provide children with ample chances to challenge themselves and take small but suitable risks. They develop physical skills, learning to climb and balance. Children willingly help to keep floor areas safe. They enjoy exploring the natural world in play with mud and grain.

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provision is good

The provider and staff implement requirements to a good standard. They check children's progress at regular intervals, including for two-year-olds. They meet children's needs well and focus on closing gaps in their achievements. Staff understand well how to safeguard children. They respond to safety issues and keep records and documents up to date. Staff encourage parents to communicate daily about their children's well-being, so are advised of any issues. After children settle, staff make good use of parents' knowledge about children's progress at home to foster their learning at the nursery. The provider addressed the many issues arising from the previous inspection promptly, which has improved provision considerably. Staff now work as a cohesive team and seek out helpful training. They use supervision, regular meetings and systematic reflection to identify and address areas for development. Staff are highly willing and capable in evaluating what they

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provision is good

provide for children to bring improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 101586 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 997011 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 75 Number of children on roll 70 Name of provider Sharon Hale Date of previous inspection 28 October 2014 Telephone number 01594 541054

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Setting details

Sunbeams Day Nursery started in 1997 and registered with Ofsted in 2001. It is located in Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire. There is limited access for disabled people. The nursery opens each weekday from 7.30am to 5.30pm all year round, excluding bank holidays and Christmas week. It receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The nursery offers before and after school care. There are 16 members of staff working directly with the children. Of these, 15 have appropriate early years qualifications, including the provider who holds Qualified Teacher Status.

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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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