East Leake Village Day Nursery

East Leake Village Day Nursery Ltd 20 Gotham Road, East Leake, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 6JG

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 May 2016 29 March 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 nursery has a culture of vigilance, underpinned by detailed risk assessments. Robust recruitment procedures are in place to help ensure that all practitioners working with children are suitable to do so.  The nursery is welcoming and homely. Children separate easily from their parents and are eager to play with their friends. Children seek reassurance from staff as required and demonstrate that they feel safe and emotionally secure.  Children's behaviour is good. They enjoy playing with a wide range of toys and resources. Children learn to interact well and play cooperatively with their peers as their social skills develop.  Staff have strong relationships with parents. They frequently discuss with them the progress their children are making, both at nursery and at home. Staff use this information to plan activities that promote children's next steps in learning.  Partnerships with local schools and other agencies are good. They work well together

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This provision is good

to meet children's individual needs and promote continuity in their learning and care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The arrangement put in place by the new manager to evaluate staffs' practice are not established well enough to raise the good quality of teaching to an outstanding level.  On occasion, staff do not fully support children's independent play and investigations.

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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

 target the evaluation of staff's practice to focus more precisely on driving the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.  review the organisation of activities and resources to provide more opportunities that fully support children's independent play and investigation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  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 a joint observation with the nursery manager and discussed the processes in place to support staff development.  The inspector spoke to members of staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector held a meeting with the management team. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of staff working at the nursery.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. High priority is given to child protection. All staff are trained to identify and support children who may be at risk of harm. The newly formed management team works extremely well together and is passionate about improving the care and learning experiences provided. They have reflected on the strengths and weaknesses of the nursery and have put together a detailed action plan. Staff regularly attend training events to increase their knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Parents contribute to initial assessments when their child starts at the nursery. This helps staff to promptly plan for children's interests and next steps in learning. Ongoing assessments are used to monitor children's progress to ensure each child is achieving well in all areas of learning. Staff quickly identify gaps in learning and plans are put in place to support children to develop in those areas. The quality of teaching is good and, occasionally, outstanding. Staff skilfully interact with children as they play. They help children to compare size and quantity and to learn about shape, space and measurement. Children enjoy story time and group time and staff promote children's language and communication skills well. Staff provide a range of opportunities for children to practise mark making, both indoors and outdoors. Babies are cared for very well in a relaxed and calm atmosphere. They develop their confidence and their physical skills as they explore

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Flexible settling-in arrangements are in place. Staff and parents work together to ensure children feel safe and secure in their new surroundings. Children demonstrate excellent independence skills. They are encouraged to manage simple tasks for themselves. Children enjoy serving their own snacks and pouring their own drinks. Children benefit from nutritious, healthy snacks and meals and have plenty of outdoor play. This helps to support their good health and their physical well-being. Staff plan a good range of visits around the local community. They support children to develop their understanding of others' cultures and traditions.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who receive additional funding and those who speak English as an additional language, are making good progress. Children benefit from a wide variety of learning opportunities and their early literacy and mathematical skills are developing well. Children learn to be independent, capable and self-assured. They are expressive and confident during their play and interactions with the staff and each other. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 253405 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 854820 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 - 6 Total number of places 75 Number of children on roll 84 Name of registered person East Leake Village Day Nursery Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 29 March 2012 Telephone number 01509 852666

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East Leake Village Day Nursery Ltd was registered in 2000. The nursery employs 13 members of childcare staff. Of these, 10 staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, and one holds a level 6 early years qualification. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The nursery supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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