Sunflowers Neighbourhood Nursery

Sunflowers Neighbourhood Nursery Braunstone Leisure Centre, 2 Hamelin Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1JN

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 February 2016 30 May 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

 Leadership and management are effective with regard to evaluating the quality of the provision and securing continuous improvement to care and teaching practices.  Staff use what they know about children to challenge them effectively. Observation and assessment leads to planning for future learning that is based on a good knowledge of each child and their family.  Partnerships between staff and parents are strong. Parents share very positive views about the provision. They say that their child's key person keeps them well informed and shows an interest in the child's learning at home.  Children's social and emotional needs are well met by staff. Relationships between staff and children are very good.  Staff support young children's language development effectively as they make good progress from saying single words to forming short sentences.  Babies enjoy a wide range of sensory and mark-making experiences.

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This provision is good

 Children's interest in the natural world is fostered effectively by staff.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, children do not have enough time to put their thoughts into words when questions are asked of them.  Staff do not consistently inspire older children to explore and experiment with different materials.

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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 support for children's thinking skills, giving them more opportunity to put their thoughts into words when responding to questions asked of them  increase the opportunities for children to use a range of media and materials that inspires exploration and experimentation.

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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 a senior practitioner.  The inspector held meetings with the nominated person, who is also the manager, and members of the management team. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working in the setting.  The inspector spoke to a selection of parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Safety and security of the premises are addressed well. Procedures for staff recruitment, selection and induction are robust and vetting procedures for staff meet requirements. As part of effective self-evaluation procedures, the manager obtains views from staff and parents about what is working well and what could be improved. The manager and senior staff observe staff practice and identify strengths and areas for improvement. This is discussed during staff supervision meetings and training needs are identified. Recent training has helped staff to develop different strategies to support children's communication and language development. Staff are motivated to extend their knowledge and skills. They keep their safeguarding, food hygiene and first-aid knowledge up to date. Staff work effectively with parents and other early years providers to provide continuity and consistency in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff ensure that they are aware of children's starting points for learning. Children acquire the skills and the capacity to learn that they need to reach the next steps in their development. They make good progress. Children confidently choose activities in a well- organised play environment. They chat happily with staff and with their friends. Babies express themselves through expression and body language and staff interpret their wants and needs successfully. Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well by staff. Older children spontaneously count and use mathematical language while they play. For example, they name shapes and describe items as being big, little and long. They are able to recognise their names in print and pencil control is developing well. Toddlers enjoy a small-group time and they are keen to explore a song bag that contains props for a variety of songs that they know. For example, a toy cow

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

prompts them into singing Old McDonald. They are developing an understanding of turn taking.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff create a welcoming environment and children are happy and settled. Children's emotional security begins with a good settling-in procedure that is agreed with parents in accordance with their child's needs. Children's independence is promoted well by staff. They are encouraged to manage tasks for themselves and they choose and easily select resources from well-organised storage. Children develop an understanding of dangers and how to keep themselves safe. They understand and adopt healthy habits, such as good hygiene practices. Children's good health is promoted effectively. They eat healthy food and they are physically active every day. Large physical play equipment challenges children who are at different stages of development successfully. Staff boost children's self-esteem as they offer praise for efforts and achievements. Children behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's learning builds successfully on what they already know and can do. Staff track children's ongoing progress and, in partnership with parents, plan for the next stage in their learning. All children make good progress in readiness for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295699 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 1028756 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 72 Number of children on roll 154 Name of provider Braunstone Childcare Co-operative Ltd Date of previous inspection 30 May 2013 Telephone number 0116 2559258

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Setting details

Sunflowers Neighbourhood Nursery was registered in 2004. The nursery employs 29 members of childcare staff. Of these, 27 hold early years qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 7. The nursery opens from 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. It supports children who speak English as an additional language, disabled children and those with special educational needs.

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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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