Guilden Sutton Day Nursery

Guilden Sutton Day Nursery A V Wilding Business Park, Guilden Sutton Lane, Guilden Sutton, Chester, CH3 7EX

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 February 2016 5 November 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The manager has a strong vision for the continuous enhancement of the setting. She has made significant changes since the last inspection to drive the quality of provision to an outstanding level. She leads a highly reflective and motivated staff team who demonstrate an uncompromising commitment towards achieving excellence in all areas.  Teaching is consistently of a very high quality and has improved substantially since the last inspection. Staff are well qualified and display an excellent understanding of how children learn and develop. Children are challenged through a highly effective balance of adult-led and child-initiated experiences.  Staff and leaders meticulously track the progress of both individuals and groups of children. They respond quickly when any gaps in learning are identified or additional support is needed. Therefore, all children, including disabled children and those with

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This provision is outstanding

special educational needs, make excellent progress from their starting points.  Children behave exceptionally well. Staff are very good role models. They have consistently high expectations and help children understand and learn how to manage behaviour. Children play harmoniously together, showing respect for one another.  Highly effective processes are in place to share information with other professionals involved with the children. Staff also work very closely with parents and other settings children attend to promote a shared approach to learning. This contributes significantly to the effectiveness of meeting children's specific needs.  High-quality observations and precise assessments of children's development are used to inform planning. Staff have an extensive understanding of each child's interests and next steps of learning, and skilfully tailor their practice to meet these.

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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

 explore even more ways to reflect the views of children and review the impact this has on further enhancing the quality of teaching and practice.

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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 deputy manager.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including, children's learning journey records, activity planning, nursery policies and self-evaluation.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager and nursery special educational needs coordinator.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of all staff working with children.  The inspector spoke to a selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a first-class understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the action to take if they are concerned about a child. The nursery has robust policies and procedures in place which promote children's safety and well-being. All staff receive regular feedback on the quality of their practice. Staff also have opportunities to learn from observing the practice of each other, as they successfully engage in a programme of focused professional development. The manager completes meticulous evaluations of all aspects of the nursery and values the input of staff, parents and children in this process. In pursuit of the best possible outcomes for all children, new ideas and initiatives are continually being discussed and implemented. The manager has identified the potential to encourage children to be even more involved in the evaluation process. She is considering ways to help children express their views of the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

environment and the activities they enjoy, to further enhance the existing high-quality practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Highly effective teaching strategies are used to inspire and motivate children. As toddlers excitedly investigate different items using a light box, staff encourage them to think for themselves and investigate their own ideas. Children enjoy being creative and imaginative as they shine torches onto the reflective stars on the ceiling and pretend to stargaze. Staff help babies to stand and support themselves as they explore their environment. The babies are fascinated as they make their own sensory resources using gel and glitter. Staff's purposeful use of questioning develops children's communication and thinking skills very well. Pre-school children build excellent language skills as they talk to staff about their activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are very happy and display a strong sense of belonging. Staff place a high priority on supporting children and their families, particularly during times of change. Practice is extremely inclusive. Children learn to value and respect differences and diversity. Staff caring for babies provide sensitive physical contact. They successfully develop babies' early understanding of health and hygiene, as they learn how to undress and wash the dolls. Babies explore the activity for an extended period of time, giggling as they splash their hands in the water. Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. Pre- school children confidently distinguish between healthy and unhealthy foods. Children develop their physical skills extremely well and are active outdoors each day. Staff expertly promote children's independence skills. They ensure that children can confidently make their own decisions. Children lead their own play and demonstrate an ability to

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make rapid progress in their learning from individual starting points. Children are very well prepared for their next stage in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 305081 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1028120 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 54 Number of children on roll 82 Name of provider Anne Lesley Stone and Patricia Jane Mitchell Partnership Date of previous inspection 5 November 2012 Telephone number 01244 321 711

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Setting details

Guilden Sutton Day Nursery was registered in 1998. It is situated in Guilden Sutton, on the outskirts of Chester. The nursery employs 19 members of childcare staff. Of these, 17 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. One member of staff has Early Years Professional status. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It supports disabled children and those with special education 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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