Beech House Day NurseryOfsted inspection, 10 Aug 2015

Beech House Day Nursery 10 Huyton Church Road, Huyton, Knowsley, Merseyside, L36 5SJ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 August 2015 16 March 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

 Staff are very welcoming and have a warm and friendly approach towards children and their families. This means children form secure attachments with staff and enjoy their time at the nursery.  Staff make good use of the space and resources so children have access to a wide range of experiences.  Children are well safeguarded because managers and staff follow a comprehensive set of procedures. Staff attend safeguarding training to improve their knowledge and skills.  Staff have developed effective partnerships with parents so children benefit from a shared approach to their care and learning.  Managers check children's progress to ensure assessments are consistent and gaps in their learning are quickly addressed.  Children learn about caring for the natural world because staff provide effective, real- life experiences for them.  Staff are well qualified and this has a positive impact on the activities they provide for

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The manager does not consistently identify ways for staff to improve their teaching practice so that they can further enhance children's learning.  There are fewer opportunities for children to learn to take well-managed risks in their play.

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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 the programme of professional development so that staff are clear about how they can improve their practice and provide even better teaching and learning opportunities  enhance opportunities for children to take manageable risks in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed activities indoors and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector reviewed the nursery's own self-evaluation form.  The inspector examined a range of documentation including children's records, planning and assessment documents, evidence of suitability of staff to work with children and a range of policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection and from the nursery's parental survey.

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who attend. This is good

Staff know the children well and plan a broad range of activities that capture children's interests. As a result, children are motivated to join in and be continuously engaged in purposeful play. Staff observe children and regularly assess their progress to ensure the activities meet their individual needs. The majority of staff are qualified to level 3 in childcare so they have a good understanding of how children learn and develop. They play alongside children and extend their learning through questions and comments. Focused activities are planned to teach children about mathematical concepts, such as counting, and simple addition and subtraction. Children are becoming confident communicators because staff talk to them, model language and extend their sentences. Staff provide a range of opportunities for children to use tools and make marks. Consequently, all areas of their learning and development are effectively met and they are well prepared for the

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who attend. This is good

next step in their learning, particularly school.

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good

Staff talk to parents about what their children have been doing at home and their routines. They know them well and consequently, meet their care needs effectively. As a result, children feel safe at the nursery and quickly become confident learners. The nursery is resourced well and organised to a high standard so children benefit from a wide variety of play and learning experiences. Children access fresh air and exercise as they play in the garden. Occasionally, however, opportunities for children to manage risks and develop their understanding of safe practices are limited because staff intervene too quickly. Children are provided with healthy food and staff talk to them about what is good to eat. Staff support children to manage their own care needs and establish good hygiene routines so children are learning how to keep themselves healthy.

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provision is good

Managers have effective procedures for ensuring staff are suitable to work with children. Staff demonstrate a high level of awareness of safety and know what to do if they have concerns about the welfare of a child. Managers collect the views of parents to evaluate the nursery and adapt resources accordingly. Furthermore, managers quickly identify areas of weakness and effectively implement improvements. There are systems in place to support professional development of staff. However, the focus is not always on how they can further improve their teaching practice so that they are continuously improving. Partnerships with parents and other agencies are well established and staff know where to access further support to ensure the needs of children are effectively and quickly met.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 313076 Local authority Knowsley Inspection number 865029 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 55 Number of children on roll 40 Name of provider Joan Moore Date of previous inspection 16 March 2011 Telephone number 0151 289 5224

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Setting details

Beech House Day Nursery was registered in 1997 and is in the Huyton area of Knowsley. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, eight hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and the manager holds a level 6 qualification. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 5.30pm. 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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