Little Explorers Eccles

Little Explorers Eccles Brighthouse, Bright Road, Manchester, M30 0WG

p.1

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 July 2016 Not applicable

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 Overall, the quality of teaching is good and some aspects are outstanding. This is particularly so when staff provide individualised support for children who have special educational needs or disability.  Staff feel well supported in the nursery. Good supervision and training opportunities help them to reflect upon the effectiveness of their teaching and enhance children's outcomes.  Children behave well in the nursery. Staff help them to become aware of age- appropriate expectations. Staff work very well in partnership with parents to manage children's behaviour. This helps to maintain a joint approach.  Arrangements for self-evaluation are effective. The manager has reflected upon the methods used to gather the views of parents. She uses this information well to plan future improvements for the nursery. This shows a continual commitment to improve children's outcomes over time.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, staff do not effectively support very young children to develop their growing vocabulary. They do not always recognise when young children are ready to move on from baby talk.  Children are not fully supported to extend their early writing skills as some resources used for mark making are not easily available.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance teaching skills that help very young children further develop their growing vocabulary  provide more opportunities for children to write and make marks as part of their play.

p.2

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 a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at and discussed relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to a group of parents and carers during the inspection and took account of their views.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The manager maintains a generally good overview of educational activities available in the nursery. This ensures children are provided with appropriate experiences based on their interests and stage of development. Children's assessments are analysed well. Information is used well to identify where children may require additional help and support. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. All staff, including apprentice staff and those on work experience, have a comprehensive understanding of policies and procedures to follow. They know who to contact should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. Partnerships with parents are strong. Staff maintain a two-way flow of information with them which helps to support children's individual needs.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Good arrangements are in place to share children's next steps in learning. Staff new to the setting or those who attend for short periods know where to find information about children's learning in order to support them effectively. The well-qualified staff team makes good use of play-based activities to help children extend their mathematical skills. For example, they encourage them to count when they fill buckets and moulds with sand and introduce words, such as big and small. Support for children who have special educational needs or disability is excellent. Staff are proactive in securing intervention for this group of children at the earliest stage. They work exceptionally well with professionals from external agencies. This helps to maintain a joint approach in supporting children to make the best possible progress.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

High-quality information is gathered from parents on entry to the setting. This ensures children's physical and emotional needs are known and met throughout the nursery. Children are supported very well when they prepare to leave the nursery and move into local schools. A variety of events is planned throughout the year, such as joint activities at the local park. These help children familiarise themselves with their new teachers. Very good opportunities are provided for children to learn outdoors. The wide variety of exciting and interesting activities available motivates children and they show confidence in trying new experiences. For example, children show good independence skills when they cut up and eat fresh fruit and vegetables outside.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and some make progress that is better than good, based on their individual starting points. They are developing a wide range of skills, such as literacy, in readiness for school. Children of all ages enjoy looking at books; they show confidence in turning the pages, point to pictures that appeal to them and begin to recognise simple words.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY482692 Local authority Salford Inspection number 998088 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 - 3 Total number of places 81 Number of children on roll 64 Name of registered person Explorers Nurseries Limited

p.4

reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01617078737

p.4

reference number

Little Explorers Eccles was registered in 2014. The nursery employs seven members of childcare staff, five of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.4

reference number

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.

p.4

reference number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

reference number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

reference number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

reference number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5