The Warren Nursery

The Warren Nursery Station Road, Turvey, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 8BH

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 May 2016 26 October 2015

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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 quality of teaching is good. Staff have an enthusiastic approach, effectively building on children's individual interests and ideas. Children enjoy a wide range of different experiences that fully engage them.  The qualified staff team skilfully use their knowledge and experience to plan activities that motivate and interest children and support them to make good progress.  The environment is well planned and organised. Children have access to a good range of activities that supports their development both indoors and outside.  Children are happy, confident and settle well. The key-person system is embedded and takes account of children's preferences. This helps ensure that their emotional well- being is effectively nurtured.  Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to provide consistent and coordinated support for children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always help children fully develop their thinking and problem-solving skills  Although staff successfully plan for children's learning, they do not always evaluate the outcome of activities to assess their effectiveness in progressing children's development.

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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

 enhance children's learning by further developing their thinking skills to express their thoughts and ideas during activities  use planning even more effectively by evaluating the success of activities for specific children.

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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 nursery manager.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke to staff and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector had a meeting with the nursery manager. She reviewed a range of documentation including records of staff suitability, policies and procedures relating to child protection and records of children's assessments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff are confident about how to keep children safe from harm, and are knowledgeable about the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The manager has a clear vision and effective plans to continue to improve practice in the nursery and outcomes for children. She monitors the staff closely and supports improved practice through a robust programme of training and supervision. Regular opportunities are provided for staff to discuss individual children and more formal, scheduled meetings to identify professional development needs. The manager uses a tracking system to check the progress made by different groups of children, in order to identify any differences or gaps in their learning. Parents speak positively about the nursery and staff team and are supportive about recent changes made.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff know individual children well and have a good understanding of how they develop and learn. Good quality observations and accurate assessments of their progress are used to plan for children's next steps in learning. Staff demonstrate good interactions with children which helps to support children's communication and language skills. During snack time, children enthusiastically talk about bees, how honey is made and what this tastes like. Staff engage positively in children's play and activities. They consistently enhance children's learning opportunities by using their interests to involve and motivate children. Young children enjoy looking at books and eagerly join in and sing action songs. Staff use daily activities throughout the nursery to promote and develop children's mathematical skills. Staff manage the move to school well. They liaise effectively with parents and schools to encourage a continued approach to children's ongoing learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are attentive to children's individual needs and meet them quickly and efficiently. They support children's growing independence very well. Established routines help children build their self-confidence and self-care skills. Children's behaviour is good. They learn to take turns, play cooperatively and think about others. Staff have a calm approach and model good manners. Children benefit from nutritious meals and healthy eating. Children have access to the outdoor area where they have many opportunities to develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of development from their starting points. This includes children who benefit from funded education and those with special educational needs. Gaps in learning are quickly identified and effective support is given. Children are eager to take part in activities and develop confidence in their own abilities. Children learn key skills that help prepare them for the next stage in their learning, including when they progress on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 219094 Local authority Bedford Borough Inspection number 1052484 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 60 Number of children on roll 54 Name of registered person Susan Mary Coward

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Date of previous inspection 26 October 2015 Telephone number 01234 888 833

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Warren Day Nursery opened in 1990. It operates from purpose-built premises and is privately owned. The nursery employs 18 members of childcare staff. Of these, 14 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.15am until 6.15pm. The nursery supports disabled children and those with special educational needs.

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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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