Dunky's Day Nursery (Runcorn)

Dunky's Day Nursery (Runcorn) 2 Mather Avenue, Weston Point, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4JJ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2016 25 July 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 management team is passionate and committed to providing a high-quality service. They promote reflective practice and have strong systems in place for self-evaluation. The manager seeks the views of staff, children and parents, and uses these to identify ongoing improvements.  Partnerships with parents are well established. Good systems are in place to share information about children's development and to promote learning at home.  Children have formed close relationships with staff and this supports them to feel safe and secure. Staff know their key children well and respond sensitively to their individual needs. Staff value children's opinions and involve them in regular consultations.  Staff plan a wide range of activities and learning experiences for children based on their interests and next steps in learning. Children have good opportunities to investigate, explore and learn about the natural world.

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This provision is good

 Children's communication and language skills are supported well. Staff are knowledgeable and use a wide range of strategies to help develop children's emerging speaking and language skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff working in the toddler room do not always make the most of all opportunities to extend children's understanding of why it is important to consistently follow good hygiene routines.  Staff working with younger children are less effective at maximising learning opportunities and extending young children's involvement in activities.

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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

 help children in the toddler room to increase their understanding of the importance of following good hygiene practices to help them stay healthy  make better use of opportunities to extend and challenge younger children's involvement in 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 completed two joint observations with the manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the provider and manager. 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff attend regular training to help update their knowledge of safeguarding. They display a clear understanding of the nursery's child protection policies and how to report any concerns. Staff effectively promote children's safety and include them in completing risk assessments. Staff have good opportunities to attend training and enhance their qualifications. The manager has good systems in place to support staff and monitor performance. She reviews the quality of interactions through peer observations, and discusses improvements during supervision and appraisal meetings. The manager has recently reviewed the systems for tracking and assessments. She works closely with the local authority officer to develop and enhance the quality of practice. Parents are kept well informed about nursery activities and are encouraged to contribute to nursery life.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff are well qualified and display a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. They complete regular observations of children's learning and share learning records with parents. Staff use their assessments to identify gaps in children's learning and to provide additional support where needed. The manager compiles information from assessments to help monitor children's progress. Younger children have opportunities to explore the environment and investigate sensory resources. Staff extend learning experiences outdoors and provide a good range of quality toys and equipment. Older children take part in investigations outdoors and discuss with staff different ways to make mud pies. Staff encourage children to share their ideas and test their predictions. They provide good opportunities for children to solve problems and play imaginatively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff help to prepare children emotionally for their future move to school. They include children in discussions and provide practical activities that help to develop some of the key skills required. Children are confident and have good opportunities to be independent. They learn about the benefits of healthy eating and take part in weekly cookery sessions. Children have regular access to outdoors and good opportunities to be physically active. Staff respond flexibly and effectively to children's care needs. They have a good understanding of children's individual learning and progress, and work with other professionals to provide the right support when necessary. Staff promote positive behaviour and use praise effectively to support children's confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen and motivated learners. They display a positive attitude to new experiences and a desire to learn. Overall, children make good progress in their learning and are well prepared for their eventual move to school. Staff support children's developing literacy skills and provide engaging opportunities for mark making. Children communicate confidently and share their opinions. They develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe in the nursery and the wider community.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375157 Local authority Halton Inspection number 1028845 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 - 11 Total number of places 93 Number of children on roll 115 Name of registered person Dunkys Day Nurseries Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 25 July 2013 Telephone number 01928 563 199

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Dunkey's Day Nursery (Runcorn) was re-registered in 2008. It is situated in the Weston Point area of Runcorn. The nursery employs 26 members of staff. Of these, one holds early years professional status and 22 staff hold appropriate qualifications at level 3 and above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday for 52 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.00am until 7pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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