The Old School House Nursery

The Old School House Nursery The Old School House, King Street, Sancton, York, East Riding, YO43 4QP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 July 2016 1 June 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The provider is an inspirational leader. Her depth of knowledge about how children develop and learn is evident across the nursery provision. She drives and nurtures a culture of success that is shared by all staff.  Parents spoken to on the day of the inspection were unanimous in their praise of the high standards across the nursery. They applauded the extremely professional and welcoming approach by all staff. This was further reinforced by written testimonials.  Children's progress over time is carefully monitored by staff. The provider also monitors the progress of different groups of children, for example, boys and girls. She ensures that all children continue to have the best opportunities to close any gaps in their learning.  Children make strong attachments with staff, especially their designated key person. Staff are fully committed to providing every child with an enjoyable and worthwhile

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This provision is outstanding

experience in the nursery. Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. Their photographs and artwork are highly valued and displayed in abundance.  There are excellent processes for children as they move between rooms and to new settings in order to help them settle quickly.  The outdoor environment provides a wealth of opportunities for children to learn about making their own risk assessments. For example, during Forest School sessions, children learn about the importance of keeping a safe distance from the fire pit, when lit.  The provider has embedded a range of excellent strategies to ensure that parents' and children's views are part of the continuous drive to improve.

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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 ways to evaluate the impact of professional development undertaken by staff that ensures excellent standards of care and learning continue to provide outstanding outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching across the nursery and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the provider.  The inspector spoke to children and staff at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents and looked at written testimonials from parents during the inspection in order to gain their views.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including policies, children's records and evidence of suitability of staff.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The staff team is well qualified and passionate about providing the best experiences for children and their parents. The provider has devised a very successful system which involves staff working in teams to identify a new improvement that they wish to implement. Staff are given the time and resources that they need in order to make this happen. It has resulted in enhancing the learning environments and providing superb learning opportunities for children. Staff thoroughly enjoy the challenge and responsibility of making these improvements. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. There are highly robust recruitment and supervision arrangements. Staff know exactly what they are required to do if they have any concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Staff interactions with children are very effective and maximise learning. Children's different ways of communicating are skilfully supported so they become very confident in expressing their needs and ideas. The resources, both inside and outside, provide very enjoyable challenges for children as they initiate their own play and learning. Staff are constantly assessing what children have achieved. They use this information superbly to plan very focused next steps for each child. Older children have daily sessions where they talk and reflect on their learning. There are extremely successful partnerships with parents from the start which strongly support children's learning, both at home and in the nursery. Staff work very closely with other professionals to ensure children who will benefit from additional help receive the support they need.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are happy and extremely well behaved. Relationships across the nursery are very harmonious. Children know the high expectations of the staff and treat each other, and resources, with care and respect. The indoor and outdoor environments are exciting and children explore them with great interest. Staff encourage children to work together on projects, for example, as children look for insects in the nursery garden. Children delight in their shared discoveries and frequently report back to staff and each other. Children's thoughts and ideas feed the planned activities, which supports their self-esteem and confidence. Older children take responsibility for tasks, such as laying tables and serving meals, which they carry out very sensibly. The nursery employs a qualified chef who provides a very good range of nutritious and delicious meals. Children enjoy fresh air and physical exercise all year round.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children demonstrate high levels of well-being and involvement in their learning. Even the youngest children are confident and independent as they play and explore their environments. Children who have special educational needs or disability have exceptional outcomes. The progress that they make over time rapidly closes any gaps in their learning. All children make excellent progress from their starting points. They acquire the key skills and attitudes that ensure their readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 314743 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 847671 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 40 Number of children on roll 92 Name of registered person Sally Louise Minns

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Date of previous inspection 1 June 2010 Telephone number 01430 828 154

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The Old School House Nursery was registered in 2000. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications, including the provider, who has early years professional status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round, except bank holidays and some days over the Christmas period. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6.15pm. 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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