Gordon Day Care Nursery Ltd

Gordon Day Care Nursery Ltd Albany Works, Moorland Road, Burslem, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 1EB

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 January 2016 8 November 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The practice of the senior member of staff in the pre-school room is inspirational and worthy of dissemination. She has expert knowledge of the areas of learning, and an in- depth understanding of how children learn.  Staff in the baby room effectively help children to become mobile and learn to walk. Children develop their independence and learn how to play with resources.  Children aged two to three years make good progress. They learn to play with other children and develop their self-care skills to use the toilet independently.  Children's emotional well-being is promoted well. Staff provide a nurturing environment where children are happy and settled.  Parents are kept well informed about how they can support their children's progress at home.  The manager and staff continually look for ways to improve children's care and learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Teaching for children under three years of age is not consistently of a very high quality. There is not an extremely sharp focus on helping children to acquire communication and language skills.

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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

 raise the focus on helping children under three years of age to acquire communication and language skills and help them to achieve at the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the nursery manager.  The inspector interacted and spoke to staff and children. She spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector held meetings with the nursery manager and provider. She looked at relevant documentation. This included evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery and the monitoring of teaching and learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The staff group are well qualified. They benefit from attending training events that help them to update and develop their knowledge and skills. Staff who are exceptionally skilled help other staff who work with them to develop their teaching skills. Partnerships with parents and other professionals are effective and contribute to improving outcomes for children. Self-evaluation is continuous. It includes staff, parents' and children's views, and an analysis of children's progress. It leads to ongoing improvements in children's care and learning. Safeguarding is effective. All staff have a secure knowledge of the action they must take if they are concerned about the welfare of a child. They all hold first aid qualifications. All necessary steps are taken to keep children safe at all times. Robust recruitment and ongoing suitability checks on staff are in place.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Pre-school children benefit from exceptional teaching. The senior member of staff has very high expectations of what children can achieve. She works effectively with local schools and uses her expert knowledge and skills to make sure children are constantly challenged and inspired to learn and achieve. Children are highly motivated to take part in the variety of rich and imaginative experiences that are sharply focused on extending their learning. Children take part in planning and reflecting upon their learning. They explore ideas, sustain their interest and think about things together. They continually extend their creativity, imagination, vocabulary and critical thinking skills. Staff in all areas of the nursery have a very good understanding of how to create and provide stimulating spaces and resources. Children under three learn to explore and experiment using all of their senses. They learn to play imaginatively and enjoy looking at books and taking part in

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff provide a welcoming environment for children, parents and visitors. Children's interests and experiences are valued by staff and used well to stimulate their learning. Children build secure relationships with staff. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They develop friendly relationships with other children and learn to play cooperatively. Younger children receive all the support and security they need to take risks in their play and explore their environment. Children's individual care needs are identified and met well in partnership with parents. Children develop a growing understanding of healthy lifestyles. They enjoy being active in and outdoors. Children take part in activities and discussions that help them to recognise and value similarities and differences in themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Pre-school children make substantial progress that leads to outstanding achievements. They are exceptionally well prepared for school. They segment sounds and blend them together to read simple words. They use mathematical names such as cylinder and cone to describe shapes they see in the environment. Children under three years of age are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY372626 Local authority Stoke on Trent Inspection number 849736 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 78 Number of children on roll 41 Name of provider Gordon Day Care Nursery Ltd Date of previous inspection 8 November 2011 Telephone number 01782 838 568

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Setting details

Gordon Day Care Nursery Limited was registered in 2008. The nursery employs 12 members of childcare staff. Two hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 5 and eight hold a level 3 qualification. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.20am until 5.45pm. The nursery provides funded early education for 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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