The Laurels Nursery School

The Laurels Nursery School 1514 Melton Road, Queniborough, LEICESTER, LE7 3FN

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 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

 There is a wide range of resources, the quality of teaching is good and activities are based on children's interests. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The atmosphere at the nursery is welcoming and homely. Staff establish warm relationships with children. They help children to settle quickly when they first start at the nursery.  Displays of family photographs enable staff to talk to children about significant people and events in their lives. This helps children have a very strong sense of belonging in the nursery.  Staff are positive role models who provide gentle guidance and praise, helping children to behave well.  Self-evaluation is used consistently to improve the quality of the provision. Staff work very well as a team and are highly committed to constantly providing the best experiences they can for the children in their care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, children are not deeply engaged in their learning. Some adult-led activities and care routines take too long.  The planning for children's next steps is not fully focused on providing challenging experiences to enhance their 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

 review the organisation of activities and routines and help children to become deeply engaged in their learning  strengthen the systems of planning for children's next steps in learning and provide experiences that are even more rich and challenging and enhance their development.

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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 nursery manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery's management team. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the nursery's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Leadership and management are a strength of the nursery. There is a high percentage of qualified staff who, overall, use their training to enhance children's experiences. Staff deployment is well thought out. Unqualified and less experienced staff benefit from the sharing of good practice throughout the nursery. Supervision meetings with staff members are carried out regularly and there is a strong programme of professional development. Generally, systems for monitoring and assessing children's individual progress are secure. Staff support disabled children and those with special educational needs very well. They form effective partnerships with outside agencies and deliver consistency in their practice. Children who need additional support with their communication and language skills make good progress and staff use targeted strategies to support them. Partnerships with parents are good and they speak very highly of the nursery. Arrangements for

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

safeguarding are effective. Staff have robust safeguarding knowledge and are confident of the procedure to follow if they have concerns about a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, staff observe, assess and plan well for each child's progress and have a clear knowledge of their needs and interests. Babies enjoy looking at themselves in the mirror and eagerly build a tower of bricks before excitedly knocking it over. Children confidently explore a range of technology and media. Toddlers enjoy using torches and persevere with deep concentration as they look for the buttons to turn it on. They show delight when they manage to solve the problem. They shine the light on a variety of textures, moving it forwards and backwards to see shapes changing. Staff keep parents well informed about their child's progress and how they can support learning at home. They use regular feedback meetings and progress summaries. Parents particularly appreciate the home- learning packs, and song and rhyme sheets.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's good health is promoted well. Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks. They have ample opportunities to get fresh air and exercise in the exciting outdoor area. Children learn to take safe risks as they negotiate space and height on climbing equipment. Children are effectively prepared and supported to make the move between the different rooms in the nursery. This ensures children's emotional well-being is good and they have continuity in their care and learning during the times they experience change.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who are in receipt of funded education, make good progress. Babies and young children confidently access resources and different play areas. Babies have opportunities to explore sensory resources suitable to their age and they develop their physical skills with support and encouragement from staff. Older children listen attentively to stories. They skilfully use pictures as prompts to demonstrate their understanding as they recall the story in detail. Children are well prepared for when the time comes to start school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479157 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 982537 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 - 5 Total number of places 80 Number of children on roll 158 Name of provider Magic Nurseries 'A' Limited Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01162693858

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Setting details

The Laurels Nursery School was registered in 2014. The nursery employs 27 members of childcare staff. Of these, 19 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. There is one member of staff with a degree level qualification. The nursery opens from 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 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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