Acorns Aviva

Acorns Aviva Aviva Centre, Brierly Furlong, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8SW

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 September 2016 12 April 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

 Managers and staff work consistently to make improvements to their practice. Their self-evaluation and clear improvement plans effectively lead the ongoing development of the quality of the practice and provision.  Key persons closely observe and accurately assess children's individual progress and next steps. All children are well supported to reach their potential and make good progress in their learning and development.  Children are well cared for by the friendly and attentive staff. They form close relationships, which supports children's confidence and emotional development very well. Staff recognise the uniqueness of each child. They take the time to get to know them and spend good quality time supporting them in their activities.  There are good partnerships with parents and other professionals, to ensure children receive the support they need. Staff share a comprehensive range of information with

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This provision is good

parents about children's care, learning and developmental progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always provide enough opportunities to stimulate children's creative thinking and imaginative exploration.  Staff have not yet fully explored ways to help children learn about the wider community and share experiences of their local areas, extending their knowledge of the world.

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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

 review and improve the opportunities for children to explore imaginatively and extend their freely chosen play  extend the ways that children learn about their own and the local community, expanding on the opportunities for them to better develop their understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in all of the playrooms and the outside learning environment, and conducted a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager of the provision. She spoke to staff and children throughout the inspection when appropriate.  The inspector looked at children's assessment and planning documentation, the setting's risk assessment and safety records.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability checks and qualifications of staff working within the setting, the provider's evidence of self-evaluation and a range of other documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff know the procedures to follow to keep children safe from harm. They implement thorough risk assessments and clear procedures. Staff supervise children well so that they can play and learn in safety. Managers use ongoing staff supervision and appraisals to help them to monitor staff practice and assess children's progress. All staff are qualified. Managers encourage staff's ongoing professional development. Staff attend training and share good practice to continually improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff are attentive to children's needs and interests. They are always close at hand to offer children responsive support and extend their learning. Younger children develop their manipulative skills well as they eagerly explore a range of interesting activities indoors and outdoors. They enjoy experimenting with paint, water, crayons and chalks. They relish the sensory feel of the items and marvel at the marks they create. Staff listen to children and engage them in conversations to enhance their language and understanding in activities. Older children eagerly help staff to harvest the vegetables they grow in the garden, excitedly finding potatoes as they dig. They use language competently to describe and compare quantities and size.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are calm and patient. They give children individual attention, which helps to ensure that each child feels valued and special. Staff provide additional support when children are struggling to understand expectations, and they use positive praise to acknowledge their achievements. Children learn to take turns, share toys and play with other children. All children are learning to behave well, including those whose individual needs require particularly sensitive intervention and additional support. Children have good opportunities to be active and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Younger children enjoy toddling around developing their physical skills on small slides, trikes and scooters. Older children enjoy bug hunting in the garden. Their confidence grows through the sensitive support offered by the staff.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. Children who have special educational needs or disability are supported very closely to reach their potential. Children are independent and are happy at the setting. They build strong relationships with their friends and with staff. They communicate their needs well and are becoming confident individuals. Children gain useful skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning and their move to school, such as early writing skills and good behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 136090 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1061397 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 33 Number of children on roll 68 Name of registered person Acorns Nurseries Limited

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 12 April 2013 Telephone number 0117 928 5059

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Acorns Aviva registered in 1996. The nursery opens each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, excluding public holidays. It employs 13 members of childcare staff, all of whom hold early years qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 4. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early education to children aged three and four years.

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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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