Dean Bank Early Years

Dean Bank Early Years 12 Beaumont Street, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8PH

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 August 2015 9 February 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement 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

 The quality of teaching is consistently good. Staff have a good understanding of how to support children to make good progress in their learning and development. They effectively plan challenging experiences and support children in achieving their next steps in learning.  Staff are sensitive, caring, warm and welcoming. Parents value highly the good communication links between home and the nursery. They are kept informed and involved in all aspects of their children's care and education.  The managers and staff ensure that safeguarding and child protection take high priority. All actions and recommendations from the previous inspection have been addressed. Induction procedures are thorough and all staff understand the procedures to take should they have a concern regarding a child's welfare.  Managers and staff support children particularly well in developing their speech and language skills. Activities and experiences are interesting and stimulating and have a

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This provision is good

positive impact on children's communication and language skills.  The managers and staff are committed to providing a good quality learning environment. Staff show commitment to attending training and professional development opportunities to develop their skills further. Children benefit from staff who have integrity and a good knowledge of child development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff sometimes overlook opportunities to extend children's thinking skills.  Staff do not always gather enough detailed information about children's learning and development when they join the nursery.

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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

 make better use of opportunities to enhance children's thinking skills  collect more detailed information about children's learning and development when they first start at the nursery.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the nursery, observed interactions between staff and children and discussed aspects of policy and practice with managers and leaders.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working with children.  The inspector held discussions and conducted a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held conversations with parents and carers, taking their views into account.  The inspector viewed a wide range of documentation, including children's files and assessments, staff and student induction packs and safeguarding policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

Staff know children well. They effectively observe children and use these observations to assess their level of development. Staff confidently plan activities and provide support and challenge that are successfully matched to children's individual needs. Young children have space to explore resources, which are accessible and intrinsically motivate them to play. Older children develop their physical skills and hand-to-eye coordination. Staff demonstrate processes and provide a variety of tools, such as scoops and spoons. Children investigate, explore and successfully mix colours. Staff ask questions, modelling language and introducing new vocabulary. Children are attentive and responsive, asking their own questions in turn, acquiring skills in readiness for school. However, staff miss some opportunities to encourage children to consider, predict and express their ideas to engage their thinking skills further. Children enjoy the spacious outdoors. They use

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who attend. This is good

apparatus to balance, develop skills in throwing and catching, hide in the undergrowth and use tools, developing a knowledge and understanding of growth and development.

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good

Children become very attached to their key persons. Staff skilfully provide emotional support to children as they settle so that they benefit fully from their nursery experience. Children show their self-assurance by independently accessing toys and resources, inside and out. They become independent and are motivated by the clear daily routines that are in place. Staff give children time and encouragement to attend to their own personal needs, helping to foster their physical well-being. Staff teach children to develop their knowledge and understanding of healthy eating and lifestyle choices. Activities planned involve parents and carers, helping to providing consistent messages. Children develop good social skills. After serving themselves at meal and snack times they sit and chat with adults, developing conversational skills. Children are given clear messages about expected behaviours. They listen to staff and respond well to instructions. Staff teach children to

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good

understand simple boundaries, such as being kind and respecting each other.

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provision is good

The manager is experienced and well qualified. She completes regular supervision meetings with staff to discuss the strengths of the practice and to set targets to improve teaching and learning. The manager and staff continuously reflect on their practice and the provision. They use every opportunity to discuss and assess their own skills and abilities, actively seeking feedback from parents and children. This has a positive impact on the quality of care and education they provide. The key persons take responsibility for liaising with parents from the outset. They gather information about the family and children's care needs, which helps build initial relationships. However, information gathered about children's current skills and abilities when they first start at the setting is less detailed. Relationships with other professionals are strong. Children and families are very well supported through links with the children's centre.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY281593 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1006657 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 35 Number of children on roll 43 Name of provider Sure Start- Ferryhill and Chilton Date of previous inspection 9 February 2015 Telephone number 01740 658080

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Setting details

Dean Bank Early Years was registered in 2004 and is attached to Dean Banks Children's Centre. The nursery employs seven members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The manager holds a qualification at level 6 and Early Years Professional status. The nursery opens Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 8am 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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