Tiny Talkers Day Nursery

Tiny Talkers Day Nursery 9 Musters Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7PP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 July 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 of all ages play and learn in well-planned nursery rooms which are equipped with good quality, interesting and age-appropriate toys, books and activities.  Staff have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and know how to identify and report concerns they may have about children in their care.  Staff provide a wide range of activities that promote children's learning effectively. Consequently, children are enthusiastic, active learners who are keen to explore and investigate.  Staff know the children well and form strong bonds with each one. This means children are happy and confident in the nursery and develop a sense of security in their surroundings.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy snacks and participate in regular physical exercise, which promotes their good health.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have enough opportunities to develop their early writing skills.  Large group times do not always fully engage all children at an appropriate level.

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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

 provide even more opportunities for children to practice their early writing skills  review the organisation of group times so that all children have opportunities to take part in age-appropriate activities which extend their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playrooms and outdoor area.  The inspector completed joint observations with the manager.  The inspector spoke to the manager and staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, evidence of suitability of staff working within the setting and a range of other documentation.  The inspector also took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The well-qualified staff team know children well and use assessments of children's abilities to effectively plan for their learning. Staff understand what interests the children and provide activities based around these themes. Teaching is good because the staff provide interesting activities for individual children, to ensure they continue to make good progress in all areas. However, staff do not consistently differentiate group-time activities to fully challenge all children and promote their learning to the highest level. Children gain the skills needed for school by practising language skills during adult-led activities and learn how to listen carefully and concentrate. For example, staff develop children's understanding of rhythm during group activities, which helps promote their early literacy skills. Staff use questioning to encourage children to problem solve and use a rich range of words during activities. For example, when baking, staff encourage children to observe

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who attend. This is good

changes by questioning them about their observations and introduce words to name ingredients. They encourage children to share books and plan activities to develop the muscles they need to write and draw. However, staff do not always use opportunities to promote children's early writing so they can freely mark make in purposeful activities.

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good

Children are happy and secure in the nursery as staff ensure ratios are met and supervise children well. They take part in daily outdoor activities which promotes their physical skills. Staff act as good role models, promoting the use of good manners and reminding children to share and take turns during their play. Staff encourage and motivate children by continuously offering praise for their achievements. As a result, children are confident and self-motivated because they feel supported. Effective key-person systems are in place and encourage parents to share ongoing information to meet children's care needs and routines. Children are well supported with their move between the nursery rooms and on to the next stage in their learning at school. As a result, children's emotional well-being is met well. Children develop their sense of well-being as they spend plenty of time outside. Staff help to ensure children are kept safe as they apply sun cream appropriately. Children

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good

eat meals prepared using fresh produce to fully meet their dietary needs.

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provision is good

The owner and manager have a thorough understanding of their responsibilities and implement a range of policies and procedures to support their work. Robust recruitment procedures help to ensure staff are suitable. Children's progress is monitored effectively and any concerns or gaps in progress are quickly identified. Parents offer very positive feedback, stating how well children have progressed and how much they enjoy attending nursery. Self-evaluation is embedded in practice and, together, the staff team continually strives to improve outcomes for children. Staff value training and this has a good impact on children's learning. The manager provides regular supervision and this too has a positive effect on improving teaching and children's experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482462 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1021800 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 41 Number of children on roll 46 Name of provider Tiny Talkers Day Nurseries Limited Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07806565070

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Setting details

Tiny Talkers Day Nursery was registered in 2014. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 6, including one with Early Years Professional status, four at level 3, four at level 2 and one member of staff is unqualified. 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

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Setting details

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Setting details

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