Walkers Day Nursery

Walkers Private Day Nursery St David's Walk, Church Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos, GL56 0LT

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2016 13 February 2013

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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 manager and staff have a clear vision for the nursery. They use self-evaluation effectively to address previous recommendations. Parents, children, staff and external professionals are regularly consulted to share their views and ideas from which the manager has identified further improvements they would like to make.  Staff know children well. They are responsive to children's individual needs and accurately identify the next steps in their learning. Staff plan effectively and use good teaching skills to extend children's knowledge. Children make good progress.  Staff work effectively in partnership with parents to support children's learning at home and regularly keep parents informed about their children's progress.  Children make their own rules of good behaviour, such as learning to use kind hands with their friends. Children behave well and treat others with respect.  The manager and staff effectively monitor children's progress, including those children

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This provision is good

who are learning English as an additional language and those who have special educational or additional needs. They quickly identify and address any gaps that may emerge in children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff miss opportunities to include mathematical language or to introduce mathematical concepts into a variety of activities to extend children's learning.

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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

 extend staff's modelling of mathematical language to further promote children's understanding of number, shape, size and quantity.

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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 looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation, policies and procedures, risk assessments, and health and safety documentation.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the nursery manager.  The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times.  The inspector took account of the recorded views of parents and those spoken to on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Staff understand their role in protecting children. They attend regular safeguarding training and implement effective procedures to protect children. The manager implements robust recruitment procedures to ensure staff suitability. Safeguarding is effective. Self- evaluation works well. For example, regular coaching sessions have resulted in a consistently good level of teaching. The staff have strong partnerships with outside professionals to support children's individual needs. Staff receive good support from the manager to continually improve their practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff use their qualifications and knowledge of early years to provide good learning opportunities for children. They are skilful in the way that they interact with children, encouraging them to achieve the next steps in their learning. Children have good opportunities to investigate and explore indoors and outdoors. For example, they plant seeds, hunt for minibeasts and learn about the life cycles of plants and animals. Staff promote children's language and communication skills well. For example, they introduce new vocabulary, give children plenty of time to respond to questions and interact well. Staff have good partnerships with local schools and successfully share information to ensure that all children receive the support they need when they move on. Staff encourage children to develop a love of books and promote their literacy development well. For example, they provide a broad range of books for children to choose, including

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

those written in dual languages, and encourage children to take books home to share stories with their family.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form secure attachments with their key persons, who have a good knowledge of them as individuals as well as of their interests and routines. Children are settled and emotionally secure. They enjoy playing indoors and outdoors and choose from a wide range of resources. The outdoor environment provides good opportunities for all children, including those who learn better outside. For example, children pretend to be builders, practise their early writing skills, and grow plants. Children develop good physical skills and manage their own safety, such as balancing carefully on the wooden planks across crates.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They learn many skills that prepare them well for school. Children are independent and have good levels of confidence. For example, they make choices in their play and proudly serve themselves at meal and snack times. Children behave well. They share, take turns and respect others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 101801 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1027891 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 1 - 4 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 44 Name of provider Caroline Louise Koenig Date of previous inspection 13 February 2013 Telephone number 01608 651334

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Setting details

Walkers Private Day Nursery opened in 1986 and has been registered under the current ownership since 1999. The nursery is in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire and has links with St David's School. The nursery employs seven staff. The manager holds a relevant early years degree.

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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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