Bairnswood Nursery School

Bairnswood Nursery School Lady Edith's Park, Newby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 5PB

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2016 12 January 2010

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The provider does not have a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse or of how to report any concerns regarding children's welfare. This compromises children's safety.  The next steps for the older children's learning are not consistently identified, and are not precise or used well enough to help children make rapid progress.  Some of the outdoor equipment is not fit for purpose to ensure children access a consistently safe and highly motivating environment.  Staff do not fully make best use of opportunities for all parents to contribute what they know about their child's learning at home.

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It has the following strengths

 Children behave well and display good cooperative skills when playing together. Staff are positive role models and they effectively manage children's behaviour.  The staff are well qualified. They are enthusiastic and regularly access training. They work well together and are keen to promote children's learning.  Staff demonstrate play ideas, join in with activities and support children to say words correctly. This aids children's communication and helps them to be confident and independent talkers.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that all staff have a secure knowledge of safeguarding issues, with particular regard to identifying signs of possible abuse and neglect and how to report any concerns 06/06/2016

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 ensure next steps for older children's learning are consistently identified, and then shape future learning experiences to support them to make good progress 06/06/2016

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 ensure outdoor equipment is fit for purpose and safe for children to use. 06/06/2016

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 enhance strategies to help parents share what they know their children can do at home on an ongoing basis.

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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 looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation. She also discussed children's progress with the acting manager and staff.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used. She also carried out a joint observation with the acting manager.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability, qualifications and training certificates of staff working at the nursery. She also looked at the nursery's self- evaluation and a selection of policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures and risk assessments.  The inspector observed children playing and spoke to children and staff throughout the inspection. She also held meetings with the provider and acting manager.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff understand the safeguarding policy which details the procedures to follow should they need to share concerns about children in their care. However, the provider does not have a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse or who to report concerns to. The new acting manager aspires to continue to improve and has developed some plans with the staff and local authority to evaluate the provision. She has introduced staff supervision meetings to monitor staff performance and check children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Children clearly enjoy their time at the nursery. They engage in a wide range of activities and freely select resources. Children are motivated and communicate their ideas well. They are creative and take interest in making hand prints and mixing powder paints, exploring the colours they create. Children are keen to explore the water play and catch creatures. They talk about the length of fishing lines and the number on the creature. Staff count with children and promote mathematical development appropriately. Staff complete regular observations on the children, however, there are some inconsistencies in the recording and quality. Information about children's learning is not gathered from parents to inform planning. Also, staff do not consistently identify sharply focused next steps in the older children's learning, resulting in missed opportunities to plan challenging activities to maximise their progress. Staff develop individual learning plans for children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

with special educational needs or disability. Staff work suitably in partnership with outside agencies and the local schools.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children settle and behave well, and have developed secure relationships with staff. Staff praise children for their efforts and act as positive role models. Staff teach children to be independent, which helps to prepare them in readiness for school. Children manage their own basic hygiene relative to their age and are given a choice of healthy food, which promotes healthy living. Children are active and have regular daily access to the outdoor area. However, some outdoor equipment is not fit for its purpose. The wooden playhouse is badly damaged, which means the outdoor environment is not safe at all times.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Overall, the majority of children are making progress in the areas of learning in line with expectations for their age and stage of development. They are inquisitive learners who are keen to join in and show confidence in their own abilities. However, the next steps in older children's learning are not consistently identified to ensure they make good progress. Children's communication skills are promoted appropriately. They listen to and join in with registration and their favourite stories. Generally, children are adequately prepared for the next stage of their development and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 400138 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 868836 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 1 - 4 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 20 Name of registered person Annette Mary Johnstone

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Date of previous inspection 12 January 2010 Telephone number 01723 363100

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Bairnswood Nursery School was registered in 1993. It is privately owned and managed. The owner employs five members of childcare staff. All hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, 4 and 6. The setting opens Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 8.30am until 5.30pm. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It supports children who have special educational needs or disability.

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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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