Cherry Blossom Nursery

Birkdale Nursery 8 London Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 3JU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2016 7 December 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 managers support the staff well to develop their practice. For example, they have one-to-one support and share information from training events. The managers and staff have made good improvements since the previous inspection.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are confident and eager to explore and learn. Children learn a good range of skills in readiness to start school.  Staff work well with parents and ensure that they know each child's individual needs in detail. Parents report that staff take the time to ensure that their child's nursery experience is unique and meets their care and educational needs.  Children behave well. Staff calmly and skilfully ensure that all children are aware of the rules and boundaries of the nursery. All children are happy, play well together and enjoy their time at nursery.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, staff miss the opportunity to further develop the older children's mathematical skills and knowledge, particularly in relation to shape and volume.  Occasionally, staff do not fully explain to children about how to keep themselves safe to help them manage risk in their play.

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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

 use all opportunities to extend older children's mathematical knowledge, including about shape and volume  develop children's understanding further of how to manage risk to help keep themselves safe.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching inside and outside and assessed the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to parents on the day of the inspection and took their views into consideration.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with one of the managers.  The inspector held a meeting with the managers.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability, read policies and procedures and read the nursery self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Self-evaluation is accurate and effective. The managers have a good understanding of the nursery's strengths and weakness and are committed to promote further improvements. Safeguarding is effective. Staff know what to do if they have concerns about children in their care. The managers and staff work effectively with other professionals, for example to promote children's learning or provide support for those who require additional help. Children with special educational needs or disability and those with medical needs are well supported. For instance, staff work closely with parents to ensure that children receive appropriate support to make good progress. The managers monitor children's overall progress well to highlight gaps in their learning. Additional funding is used well to improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff support children's learning well and follow their lead and interests. For example, staff ensure that babies have more instruments to explore and experiment with sounds. Children receive good support to solve problems for themselves. For instance, staff use good questioning to help children think about how they can get the sticky playdough off the ground. Children who learn English as an additional language are supported well. For example, staff ensure that they are shown what they can play with to help them engage in learning. Staff support children to develop good communication and language skills. For instance, staff introduce them to new words and younger children are supported with signing to support their understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a well-resourced and interesting environment to play in. Staff are good role models for children. They praise children for their efforts and promote respect of each other. Children are encouraged to try things for themselves and are independent. For instance, children enjoy laying the table for lunch and getting resources ready for a story. All children benefit from positive messages about how to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, they brush their teeth after lunch and have daily outside learning opportunities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop positive attitudes to learning. For instance, babies are keen to learn and eager to share their excitement with adults. Older children enjoy experimenting with the water and mixing in the mud kitchen. Children's early literacy skills develop well. For example, they enjoy sharing stories with adults and older children are encouraged to talk about their favourite books. Children know they are able to make choices in their play and share their ideas. All children make good progress from their individual starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431319 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1028379 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 62 Name of registered person Birkdale Nursery Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 7 December 2012 Telephone number 01424 212545

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Birkdale Nursery Ltd registered in 2011 and is in Bexhill-on-Sea in East Sussex. The nursery is open from 8am to 5.30pm for 49 weeks of the year. There are 14 members of staff, 11 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. The nursery receives funding for free early years education for children age two, three and four years.

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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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