Holly House Private Day Nursery

Holly House Private Day Nursery 62 Wensley Drive, LEEDS, LS7 3QW

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 February 2016 10 May 2012

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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 well-qualified staff deliver a good standard of teaching. They regularly observe children during their play and use assessment well to plan appropriate next steps in their learning to help them progress.  The thoughtful organisation of the outdoor environment and the excellent range of natural resources, both encourage children to explore and investigate. This helps them to gain independence in their learning and prepares them well for their future move to school.  Staff show kindness, respect and value children's views and opinions. They are sensitive to children's needs and effectively support children's emotional well-being.  Staff effectively manage children's behaviour, according to their age and stage of development. They encourage children to voice their own wishes and opinions, teaching them positive ways to solve disputes independently.  Management implement a very good range of policies and procedures, helping to

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This provision is good

provide a safe and secure environment for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, staff do not fully consider all children's interests when planning group time arrangements.  Strategies to drive the quality of staff practice to a higher level are not yet fully effective.  Children's good health is not always effectively promoted. Staff do not implement successful handwashing routines at all times.

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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

 improve arrangements for group activities, and when the children are all together, so that the interests of all children are fully considered and met  focus more precisely on the effectiveness of the methods used to evaluate staff performance and drive the quality of teaching in the nursery to a higher level  reflect on the organisation of handwashing routines to ensure they are fully effective in promoting children's good health.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used by the children, including the outdoor environment.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the staff and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, evidence of the suitability of staff working in the provision and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day of inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, both indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery owner and manager. She discussed the nursery's self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The management team is enthusiastic and has a clear drive for continuous improvement. They regularly evaluate the provision and take the views of parents and children into account when identifying strengths and priorities for further improvement. The deployment of staff throughout the nursery ensures that ratios are met at all times and children are supervised effectively. Management complete regular supervisions to ensure that staff are supported and encouraged to further their professional development. Staff communicate well with parents from the outset and also work closely with other professionals. The nursery has recently introduced a system which enables parents to contribute to children's learning and further support their children's progress at home. This helps staff to support the individual needs of children effectively. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a good knowledge and understanding of their role

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

and responsibilities with regard to protecting children in their care from abuse and neglect.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff effectively help older children learn about phonics and mathematical concepts, such as shapes and size. They support children's early literacy skills well, as they encourage all children of all ages to make marks and join in with stories and songs. Staff provide props to further support children's interests and involvement in books. This helps to encourage all of the children to interact. Staff help toddler's communication skills by listening perceptively to them and asking questions to develop their vocabulary. During planned activities, staff encourage children to discuss what is taking place, contributing their own ideas and using their critical-thinking skills. Children's own work and photographs are displayed around the nursery. This helps to ensure they have a sense of belonging and feel self-assured. Accurate systems are in place to evaluate the progress of different cohorts of children. This contributes towards each child making good progress towards the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The key-person system is well established and children form strong attachments with staff. They are confident, highly motivated and enjoy exploring their environment. Children are particularly motivated and enjoy their time in the spacious outdoor area. This helps to promote their physical skills. During mealtimes, staff talk to children about the benefits of eating healthy food. This contributes towards children gaining an understanding of a healthy lifestyle. Mealtimes are happy, social occasions, and staff make good use of these opportunities to help older children develop their independence skills. For example, children serve themselves their own food and pour their own drinks. Children are provided with constant praise and encouragement, which helps to enhance their self- esteem and effectively develop their personal, social and emotional skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in all areas of learning. They are keen, motivated learners who communicate well and develop independence. Children enjoy learning and gain key skills in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436934 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 850255 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 37 Number of children on roll 85 Name of provider HHPDN Ltd Date of previous inspection 10 May 2012 Telephone number 01132661061

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Setting details

Holly House Private Day Nursery was registered in 2011. The nursery employs 21 members of childcare staff. Of these, 19 hold appropriate early years qualifications. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.45am 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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