Siblings Nursery of Wheatley

Siblings Nursery of Wheatley Siblings Nursery of Wheatley, Wheatley Brook Barn, 36 Old London Road, Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1YW

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2016 18 September 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 manager has successfully addressed all weaknesses identified at the last inspection. For example, she has improved recruitment procedures and ensures all necessary checks are completed for new staff, to help ensure their suitability.  Staff provide a range of resources that children find interesting and challenging, and which encourage them to explore and play independently. They plan more focused learning experiences too. Children make good progress.  Staff are good teachers. They interact well with children as they play and they are consistently strong in supporting children's developing language. For example, they respond to babies' babbles with big smiles and clear words, and they show real interest in what older children have to say.  Staff are flexible about routines so that children's individual care needs are well met. For example, they organise the day so that children can rest or sleep when they need

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This provision is good

to and eat meals when they are alert and able to enjoy their food.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always fully consider the needs of the very youngest children when organising resources in some areas. For example, there are fewer opportunities for children who are not yet walking to explore outdoors.  Staff do not always gather enough information from parents about what older children already know and can do when they first start, to help measure their progress as accurately as possible.

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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

 develop further opportunities, particularly outdoors, for the youngest children to enjoy activities that match their interests and support their learning needs as fully as possible  gather more information from the parents of older children about what their children already know and can do when they start, to help measure their progress as accurately as possible from the outset.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and staff, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector took account of the parents' views.  The inspector spoke with staff about their understanding of safeguarding, child protection and first aid.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records, the provider's policies and staff qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The manager leads her team effectively in reviewing what they do and planning further improvements, such as providing a quieter and more stimulating area for babies indoors. She offers support and training for staff to further develop their teaching. She supports those staff who are not yet qualified, to obtain recognised childcare qualifications. Staff work with parents to help ensure that children receive continuity of care between home and nursery, which has a positive impact on their well-being. Safeguarding is effective. The manager and staff understand their responsibilities to safeguard children and know how to raise any concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff plan a well-balanced programme of experiences for children. Staff engage well with very young children to support their development. For example, they play games that encourage them to reach for toys and to interact with other adults and with each other. Staff also guide older children's learning well. For example, as children enjoy imaginative play with dinosaurs, staff skilfully introduce new language and encourage children to practise mathematical skills such as counting. They provide interesting play areas, such as a pretend veterinary surgery, and children practise their developing writing as, for example, they take notes from imaginary phone calls. Staff make thorough assessments of children's development and they build partnerships with other professionals, to help any children who need additional support to make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff provide a safe, friendly and caring environment. For example, they greet families warmly at the beginning of the day and children quickly settle in the care of adults they trust and like. They provide cosy areas for children to rest and sleep, and daily opportunities for fresh air. They organise mealtimes well and use the opportunity to encourage children to be sociable and independent. For example, very young children sit so that they can see staff and other children, and staff support them to feed themselves. The manager and staff make thorough checks to ensure the premises are safe and clean. Staff are good role models. They help each other out and are polite and encouraging to each other and to children. Children behave well and show that they are confident and happy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their future learning, including the move to school. They learn to share and play cooperatively. Young children learn to crawl and walk and to explore their environment. Older children learn to listen, contribute to conversations, count and write their names. They develop their imaginations and creative skills. They all discover that learning is enjoyable and that adults will help and encourage you as you try to do your best.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461087 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1028657 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 - 4 Total number of places 70 Number of children on roll 87 Name of registered person Sarah Jacqueline McCarthy

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Date of previous inspection 18 September 2013 Telephone number 01865 873116

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Siblings Nursery of Wheatley registered in 2013 and is situated in Wheatley, near Oxford. It is open from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The provider receives funding to provide free early years education to children aged two, three and four years old. There are 13 members of staff; of whom, 11 hold relevant qualifications at level 2 or 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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