Newlands Private Day Nursery

Newlands Private Day Nursery 55 A Carr House Lane,, Shelf, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 7RH

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2016 14 December 2015

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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 management team has addressed all the actions from the previous inspection and shows a strong desire to continue to improve. They work closely with the local authority advisors, staff team and parents to identify further areas for improvement.  Staff monitor children's progress carefully. They use the tracking of children's achievements to identify any gaps in their learning. This enables staff to plan activities which help to ensure children make good progress.  Children develop close, nurturing bonds with their key person. Staff are always on hand to offer praise and gentle reassurance, which helps children to become more confident and self-assured.  Children are helped to appreciate the beliefs of others and they take part in activities to mark cultural celebrations. These shared celebrations help all children to feel valued.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The manager has not yet been highly effective in using information about the progress made by different groups of children to help inform priorities for improvement.  Sometimes, staff do not provide enough opportunities for children to extend their vocabulary.  Staff working with older children over direct them during some writing activities. This does not fully promote children's individual early writing skills.

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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

 make better use of information about the progress made by different groups of children that helps identify areas for development  provide children with more opportunities to build upon their growing vocabulary  provide more opportunities for children to express their individuality in writing activities.

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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 spoke to the staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the nursery manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager and the registered individuals. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The manager ensures that staff regularly update their knowledge and understanding of child protection. She places high regard on refreshing this knowledge during staff meetings. Recruitment procedures are robust and induction processes ensure that staff have a secure understanding of their role and responsibilities. Staff have regular opportunities to develop their practice through training and ongoing supervision sessions from their manager. Staff have recently attended diversity training to help them further support children's understanding of the world.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff know all of the children well and particularly know the needs of their key children. They use this knowledge to plan activities that engage and motivate children. Staff are especially effective at developing children's self-confidence. Babies and toddlers enjoy sharing stories, singing songs, making marks in sand and exploring water. Older children enjoy creating models and engage in number games. Overall, children are confident talkers and are eager to investigate, experiment and ask questions to find out more. Toddlers and older children excitedly explore the garden, climbing wooden structures, digging in the sand and making marks on the floor to create a roadway. Staff support children's play well. They encourage children to think about road safety and the direction that the traffic needs to go so that they avoid a collision. Staff provide lots of praise and encouragement for their efforts. Staff inform parents of their child's progress on a regular

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

basis. Parents share information about what their child can do at home. This information is used to help plan the next steps in children's learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The staff create a very calm and welcoming environment. Much thought has been put into the layout and usage of space, which has had a positive impact on the experiences for all children. Children enjoy their time at nursery. They are well supported to develop their independence skills and are praised when they try to do things for themselves. Staff manage children's behaviour consistently and help them to learn what appropriate behaviour is. Staff support children to manage their own behaviour and make the right decisions. They teach children about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and provide a range of healthy snacks. Children enjoy regular opportunities to develop their physical skills using the wide range of equipment available outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in the nursery from their different starting points. Children's independence is effectively promoted. At mealtimes, they make their own choices, pour their own drinks and help to clear away once finished. Successful partnerships with the schools children move on to are in place. This helps staff to prepare children well emotionally for when they are ready to move on to their next stages in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303782 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 1035143 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 52 Number of children on roll 100 Name of registered person Newlands Private Day Nursery Partnership

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Date of previous inspection 14 December 2015 Telephone number 01274 673623

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Newlands Private Day Nursery was registered in 1997. The nursery is situated in Shelf, Halifax and employs 17 members of childcare staff. Of these, 13 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5.45pm.

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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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