St Osmunds Community Nursery Ltd t/a Queensbrook Childrens Nursery

Queensbrook Childrens Nursery Bolton Technology Exchange, Unit 12-13 Queensbrook, Spa Road, Bolton, BL1 4AY

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2015 18 April 2012

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 Not all staff have a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow with regard to child protection concerns. This does not ensure that the swiftest and most appropriate action can be taken to protect children.  Staff are not always consistent or positive in helping children to understand the expectations and boundaries of behaviour.  Staff do not always support children's independence and self-help skills, such as encouraging them to serve themselves at mealtimes.  Staff have a variable understanding of how to support learning effectively. Consequently, not all children make good progress.  Staff do not resource the outdoor play area with enough equipment to provide children with opportunities to develop their creative skills.

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It has the following strengths

 Staff have appropriate qualifications and regular appraisals with managers, which helps to identify any training needs, and they complete training courses to update their knowledge suitably.  Staff establish warm, nurturing relationships which give children the security they need to develop confidence and emotional stability.  Children's learning is extended through opportunities to find out about their community and the wider world during well-planned outings.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 improve staff's understanding of the policies and procedures in place for child protection, to ensure the most appropriate and swift action can be taken to safeguard children should a concern arise  help children to understand appropriate behaviour in groups, by ensuring that staff offer consistent support and make their expectations of behaviour clear in a positive way, specifically during outdoor play.  improve the consistency and quality of teaching by developing staff knowledge and understanding of how children learn best, so that activities provide appropriate support and challenge.

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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 pre-school children's independence and self-help skills by encouraging them to serve themselves and give staff the opportunity to sit with them at lunchtime to role model these skills  provide more opportunities and resources outdoors for children to extend their imaginative play

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between staff and children in the indoor and the outside learning environment.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working with children, and looked at and discussed self-evaluation with the provider.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector took account of the views of children, staff and parents spoken to on the day of inspection.  The inspector looked at a selection of children's records and information, and spoke to their key persons.  The inspector looked at planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This requires improvement

Children are provided with a variety of activities in a well-organised indoor environment. They can independently access resources and staff offer support to children's learning. For example, staff follow children's interest in the role-play area by introducing hand-operated fruit peelers to allow children to explore real fruit. However, these opportunities are not consistent within the outdoor area. For example, there are missing resources in the home area to support children's learning and creative play. Teaching is variable. Qualified staff demonstrate an understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage; however, not all staff plan activities that accurately support the children's level of development. Consequently, not all children make good progress. Staff plan small-group activities to support individual children's learning needs, such as preparing older children for school. Leaders plan regular

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who attend. This requires improvement

outings with the children to develop their understanding of the world. For example, pre- school children excitedly talk about their forthcoming trip to the zoo. Staff talk to children constantly about what they are doing, which develops their communication and language skills effectively.

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requires improvement

Children have daily access to opportunities to promote their physical skills outdoors. This promotes a positive attitude to healthy lifestyles. Children play well together; however, there are occasions when their behaviour lapses and expectations of behaviour are unclear. For example, some children display challenging behaviours that staff do not act upon quickly. Settling-in procedures ensure information is sought from parents to help children settle. This informs children's starting points and enables them to form secure attachments with their key person. Parents are actively encouraged to contribute to children's learning and can access their child's learning journal at any time. Children are provided with nutritious meals, and pre-school children are encouraged to set the table ready for lunchtime. However, children are not actively encouraged to serve themselves; consequently, opportunities to promote independence are missed. Relationships with local

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requires improvement

schools are well embedded. Teachers are invited into the setting to meet the children who are ready for school. This ensure smooth and effective transitions to school.

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provision requires improvement

Leaders demonstrate they have a suitable understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage by attending regular network meetings to improve and share practice. Leaders regularly review action plans to drive improvement forward. Leaders track group and individual children's progress to identify any gaps in learning and prepare children for their next stage in learning. Leaders implement suitable recruitment procedures and most staff hold relevant qualifications. There is a comprehensive child protection policy that includes the use of mobile phones and cameras. However, some staff are unclear as to what the reporting procedure is when there is a child protection concern. This demonstrates a weakness in ensuring all children are safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430878 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 952235 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 47 Number of children on roll 68 Name of provider St Osmunds Community Nursery Limited Date of previous inspection 18 April 2012 Telephone number 01204 776582

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Setting details

Queensbrook Children's Nursery was registered in 2011. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff. Of these, 11 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, including two with Early Years Professional status or Qualified Teacher Status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. 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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