Little Ladybirds Private Nursery and Pre-school

Little Ladybirds Private Nursery and Pre-school Gurnard Pines Holiday Village, Gurnard, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8QE

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2016 21 May 2013

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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 nursery is exciting and interesting for children, who enjoy investigating and exploring the learning spaces. They become curious, confident learners who engage well in the activities offered. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Staff are kind and caring, and all children, particularly babies, receive very good levels of care. Staff are good role models, and provide constant support and reassurance to build children's confidence and self-esteem. Children's behaviour is good.  Staff focus on improving children's social, communication and physical development to prepare them well for school. They recognise children's individual needs and preferred style of learning, such as those who prefer to play and learn outside.  The dedicated manager has a strong desire to provide a high quality service. She has addressed all recommendations from the last inspection. She supports staff to improve

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This provision is good

their practice through ongoing training. She asks parents, children and staff to reflect on all aspects of the nursery, and values all suggestions to improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have enough opportunity to develop their awareness of healthy lifestyles and the importance of a healthy diet. For example, the structure of lunchtime does not always encourage positive outcomes for children.  Staff do not always provide a wide enough range of activities to fully engage and further the development of children aged two to three years.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to understand about healthy lifestyles  develop further the range of activities and support for the learning and developmental needs of children aged two to three years.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed practice and staff interactions in all the playrooms and outside.  The inspections had discussions with senior management, staff, children and parents.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records and planning, policies and procedures, and discussed improvement plans.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability checks and qualifications of staff working with children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The managers have a secure understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. They evaluate staff practice and monitor the progress of individual children. Any gaps in learning are quickly identified and addressed. Staff develop good partnerships with parents and other professionals involved in children's care, and provide progress reports on a regular basis. Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures and consider every aspect of children's welfare. They carry out effective risk assessments on all areas of the provision to ensure the safety of the children. Staff protect children who have special dietary needs and display clear details of allergies and food preferences in every room.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff work consistently at children's level, engaging them in stimulating conversations. Staff support children's physical development well. Children learn to use scissors, make marks, balance on tyres and climb steps. Children enjoy exploring nature during their frequent visits to the garden. They dig in the mud kitchen to find buried insects, smell the herbs they have grown, and competently use mathematical skills to count as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children and babies settle well into the nursery and friendly staff support them to build strong attachments. Staff carry out home visits so they can help children and families to get to know their new carers. Information about children's needs, routines and capabilities is noted so staff can plan activities in line with children's interests and starting points. Staff manage children's move to school well. They provide children with visits to local schools, and invite teachers to attend the nursery. Staff skilfully encourage children to take risks and consider how they can make activities safe for them and others. For example, children are invited to be 'risk inspectors' checking that the playrooms and gardens are safe. Children benefit from healthy and nutritious snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school. They have many opportunities to develop their early counting skills and develop secure early writing skills. For example, staff encourage them to draw a treasure map. Children's mathematical development is supported in interesting ways. For example, staff asked children to estimate how many steps it would take on various short journeys around the garden. Children counted their steps and staff discussed which routes were shorter and which were longer. Children learn how to listen, share and take turns. They become independent as they help to prepare snacks, go to the toilet on their own, and help to tidy away toys and resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455797 Local authority Isle of Wight Inspection number 1028694 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 32 Number of children on roll 68 Name of registered person Natasha Sandra Meaden

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Date of previous inspection 21 May 2013 Telephone number 01983294633

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Little Ladybirds Private Nursery and Pre-school registered in 2012. It is managed by a private individual. It operates from secure rooms within Gurnard Pines Holiday Village, in Gurnard on the Isle of Wight. The pre-school and nursery is open each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm. It employs 15 members of staff including the manager. One member of staff holds a relevant early years qualification at level 4 and 11 staff hold a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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