Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN)

Willow Garden Day Nursery 176 Heath Road, Orsett, GRAYS, Essex, RM16 3AP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 April 2015 2 July 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The nursery provides a rich and vibrant learning environment, where children are highly stimulated. Varied and imaginative play experiences for children, especially outdoors, are delivered by staff who have excellent knowledge of the areas of learning and a clear understanding of how children learn.  Children play a full role in their learning and have established very close relationships with all the staff. They show great confidence and independence as they explore the stimulating environment happily and with self-assurance.  Partnerships with parents are exceptional and a particular strength at the setting. The nursery entirely values parents as partners and places the highest priority on working closely with all parents.  Staff have an excellent understanding of child protection issues, due to regular training, and are very confident about the procedures to follow if they have concerns. Staff fully

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This provision is outstanding

understand their responsibilities to provide safe play environments for children and are vigilant and responsive at all times.  The management team show a strong focus and passionate drive to provide excellent care and inspirational learning for children. Staff are highly motivated and work exceptionally well together, creating a secure, safe and wonderful learning environment for children. Self-evaluation processes actively contribute to sustaining the highly effective provision and the outstanding service they provide.

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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 the already very good provision of information and communication technology resources, in order to enhance older children's opportunities to select and use technology for particular purposes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outside.  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 provider's improvement plan.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of a teaching activity with the manager.  The inspector spoke with the manager, staff and parents at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Teaching is inspirational as staff use their expert knowledge to identify specific starting points for each child and maintain exemplary records on how well they are progressing. They carefully evaluate each activity to help identify and narrow any gaps in the children's learning. Consequently, all children thrive and make very good progress in their learning and development, and are very well prepared for school. Communication is a consistently strong aspect of the nursery provision. Children successfully develop their spoken language as staff interact sensitively with the children at their own level, asking meaningful, open questions to skilfully challenge and extend their learning. Outdoors, children delight in searching for spiders and staff skilfully use this opportunity to extend children's learning through discussion. The extensive resources are of high quality and easily accessible to children. However, there is scope to further extend the already very

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who attend. This is outstanding

good range of information and communication technology resources, to provide older children yet greater opportunities to enhance their technological skills.

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outstanding

Children show great respect for each other and behave with consideration and thoughtfulness, especially with younger children. They show they have a good sense of feeling safe in their environment by confidently seeking out assistance or comfort from staff when they need it. The children's sense of belonging is fostered exceptionally well, and their photographs, paintings and collages are displayed all around the environment. Excellent self-help skills are being developed as even young children are supported and encouraged to serve themselves and pour their own drinks at meal times. While outdoors, staff support children to safely take risks and explore through play, with learning extended through playful teaching. As a result of the exceptional care offered by staff, children learn independence skills which will support and promote their future learning and eventual move to school.

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provision is outstanding

The management team demonstrate an excellent understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and their responsibility to promote the learning and development of all children. They monitor the levels of planning and assessment to make sure these are consistent and display an accurate understanding of all children's skills, abilities and progress. In addition, a closely monitored tracking system helps to ensure all children are making rapid progress and close any identified gaps in their learning. Staff have high expectations and are motivated exceptionally well by the manager and senior staff. There is a comprehensive and ongoing programme for staff development. For example, recent team training on behaviour management successfully supports staff to promote children's positive behaviour, through the consistent use of highly effective behaviour management strategies. The nursery forms very successful links with local schools, in order to support

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438186 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 853902 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 36 Number of children on roll 68 Name of provider Little JS Limited Date of previous inspection 2 July 2012 Telephone number 01375384787 07788817718

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Setting details

Willow Garden Day Nursery was registered in 2012. The nursery employs 16 members of childcare staff. Of these, 14 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 7pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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

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.

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Setting details

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Setting details

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