Banana Moon Day Nursery - Mansfield

Banana Moon Day Nursery - Mansfield Bath Street, Mansfield, NG18 1BA

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 August 2016 Not applicable

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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

 Staff use observations and assessments to monitor children's learning and development. They plan activities and experiences that meet children's needs and interests. Children readily join in and make good progress in their learning.  Staff have developed good partnerships with parents. They encourage parents to share information to help them establish children's starting points and to plan for children's future learning and development.  The management and staff demonstrate a very strong commitment to raising the existing good standards of care and learning for children. They regularly seek the views of children, parents and other professionals to make continuous improvements.  Staff support children's communication and language skills well, especially those who speak English as an additional language. They engage children in interesting conversations. Staff speak clearly, use signing, visual aids and make eye contact as

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This provision is good

they talk with children.  Babies and children develop particularly positive relationships with staff, which help them to feel emotionally secure. Children develop well as self-assured and confident individuals.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always fully supported to develop an understanding about different people in the wider world.  Staff do not always make the most of all opportunities to further children's use and understanding of mathematical language.

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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 to develop an even deeper understanding about a diverse range of people in the wider world  create more opportunities for children to hear and use mathematical language during everyday play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and checked risk assessment procedures.  The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff and looked at the provider's self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, planning and written policies. She also discussed safeguarding procedures.  The inspector held discussions with parents and took account of their views.  The inspector observed children's play, activities and staff interaction with children in all areas of the nursery, including outdoors. She also viewed the toys, resources and equipment available for children's use.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and held meetings with the area manager and manager.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff are fully aware of their role in protecting children from harm and know the procedures to follow if safeguarding concerns arise. Managers follow robust recruitment procedures to ensure the suitability of staff. There are effective processes to help new staff to become familiar with their role and to understand their responsibilities. Managers support staff well. For example, they regularly observe their practice and give targeted feedback to improve teaching. Managers effectively monitor and track the progress of all children. Any gaps in learning are quickly identified and appropriate action is taken. Staff work well in partnership with a wide range of other professionals to provide continuity in care and learning. Parents receive regular information about how their children are progressing. They comment positively about how staff know their children really well and that staff are so supportive. Staff are well

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

qualified. They are supported well by the management team to continue to update their knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff provide a wide range of stimulating resources and activities to engage children well. Children are able to make choices in their play. Younger children especially receive very good support to help them become confident communicators. For example, staff use visual signing techniques to help children express their needs. Babies confidently sign more, please and thank you. All children have good opportunities to investigate and explore. For example, children enjoy water play, sand play and imaginary play outdoors. Children enjoy exploring sensory bags feeling the different textures and hearing the different sounds they made. Babies benefit from having plenty of space to develop their physical skills and mobility.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are welcomed into a safe, secure and caring environment. Staff have a good knowledge of children's individual needs and meet their care routines effectively. Children are well behaved and focus as they play and learn. Staff are positive role models and frequently praise and encourage children to help them develop their confidence and self- esteem. The staff in the baby room are highly respectful and sensitive to children's care needs. For example, they explain to young children what they are doing as they change their clothing and nappies. They effectively promote children's good health. Staff provide them with well-balanced meals and regular access to outdoor play in the fresh air. They encourage children's independence well and support them to manage their own hygiene needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are growing in confidence and building friendships. They play and explore happily and are keen to learn. All children, including those who are learning English as an additional language, progress well from their different starting points. They achieve and some exceed, standards expected for their age. Children are well prepared for school or the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491838 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1029804 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 62 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person L. Kong Limited

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07476572373

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Banana Moon Day Nursery - Mansfield was registered in 2015. The nursery operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and for one week at Christmas. The nursery employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 6 and four at level 3. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It 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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