Four Oaks

Four Oaks Four Oaks Primary School, 39 Davy Street, LIVERPOOL, L5 1XP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2016 Not applicable

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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

 Staff have good partnerships with the connecting school. They make good use of the additional services and other well-qualified staff and educational professionals that are available. This supports children as they prepare emotionally and educationally for the next stage in their learning.  Staff have good relationships with parents and the children. Parents report their children have great bonds with their key person and say that they take the time to get to know their child. Additionally, parents comment how their child has progressed and refer to the nursery as being one big happy family.  The management and staff team work hard to create a good, nurturing learning environment. They accurately evaluate the provision and have clear action plans in place to continue to develop the quality care and education that they deliver to children.  The outdoor environment is rich, stimulating and supports children well in all areas of

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This provision is good

their learning. It also helps to further develop their understanding of the natural world around them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not obtain enough detailed information from parents about what children have already achieved and know before they first start at the nursery.  The monitoring systems for staff performance are not yet sharply focused on further improving the quality of teaching.

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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

 collect more-detailed information from parents about what children have already achieved and know when they first start at the nursery  enhance the already good teaching and consistently monitor and evaluate staff's performance that helps children make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to staff and observed the children taking part in a variety of activities.  The inspector carried out a joint observation and had a meeting with the management team and nominated person.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's learning records and the setting's self-evaluation.  The inspector talked with parents and took into account their views.  The inspector carried out a tour of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The management team is dedicated, enthusiastic and has high expectations of the staff to deliver high-quality care and learning experiences to young children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Robust recruitment processes are in place. Staff prioritise children's safety and know exactly how to respond to any concerns about their welfare. The management team tracks different groups of children to identify any gaps in their learning and provide appropriate targeted support. For example, staff focus on particular activities, make changes in the environment and introduce children to different experiences. This helps to widen children's learning experiences. Staff attend regular training, keep up to date with new developments and further develop their knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff bring a wealth of different experiences to children. They interact well with children and provide support to the younger children when it is needed. Staff observe, assess and plan a variety of fun activities for children that are relevant to their abilities and interests. Children have access to large multisensory rooms. They listen to tranquil music and sounds and experience four-dimensional interactive images. This helps to stimulate children's senses, they relax and show high levels of curiosity and fascination. Staff promote younger children's communication and language skills. Children sing rhymes and pair this with actions. Staff provide the names of objects and different foods and encourage children to repeat them and build on their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle into the nursery well. Parents provide information about their child's likes and dislikes and general routines. This enables staff to meet the child's emotional needs and supports their well-being. Younger children interact well with the older children. They join in group activities, learn to play alongside other children and develop their social skills. Good hygiene practices are in place and children learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. The environment is spacious and enables children to be active and move about freely. Younger children's mobility is well supported. Staff provide activities to support their physical skills, such as, rolling, throwing and catching balls. Staff are good role models. They remind children of the behaviour that is expected and continually praise them for positive behaviour, such as using their manners and listening to staff.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are given opportunities to develop skills they need for the next stages of their learning and their eventual move to school. Children show good levels of independence when they are choosing activities. They are confident and motivated, and become active, inquisitive learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487377 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 1012204 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 28 Number of children on roll 23 Name of provider Four Oaks Primary School Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 0151 263 4038

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Setting details

Four Oaks was registered in 2015. The nursery employs four members of childcare staff. Three hold appropriate early years qualifications ranging between level 3 and level 6. One has Qualified Teacher Status. The nursery opens from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The nursery provides funded early education for two-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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