Little Jems Nursery

Little Jems Nursery 13 Swinburne Street, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear, NE32 3ED

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 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 are well qualified and the overall quality of their teaching is good. They use a wide range of effective strategies to support children's learning and help them to make progress.  Staff are supported well in the nursery through effective induction, training and supervision opportunities. This helps them to reflect on and improve aspects of their practice, including the effectiveness of their teaching.  Children's good health is supported well. Fresh, healthy meals and snacks are provided and they access the outdoor area on a daily basis.  Children behave well in the nursery. Staff help them to understand simple rules and boundaries set and provide gentle explanations to diffuse minor conflicts, should they arise.  Information sharing between staff is good when children move through the nursery. This provides continuity in children's learning and helps them to demonstrate motivation and confidence as they play.

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This provision is good

 The manager seeks the views of parents and staff to help her identify areas for further development of the nursery. This aims to support children's outcomes over time.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the group size when very young children access activities in the soft-play room is too big. They do not always have enough space to move around and fully extend their physical skills.  Staff have not yet focused closely enough on developing strong partnerships with schools, in order to support children most effectively when it is time for them to leave the nursery.

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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

 plan the use of the soft-play area more effectively, giving babies and young children more space to move, roll and explore as they develop body control and coordination  strengthen relationships with schools so that there is a more effective method for sharing knowledge and understanding about children's learning when they leave nursery.

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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 held a meeting with the manager. She looked at and discussed relevant documentation, such as the nursery's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff receive regular training and updates and know how to respond should they be concerned about a child's welfare. They know who to contact if an allegation is made against them or if they have concerns about any inappropriate behaviour from a colleague. Overall, the manager maintains a good overview of the educational experiences provided in the nursery. She reviews children's assessments regularly. This ensures individuals or groups of children receive early intervention and support from external agencies, if required, to meet their individual needs. The views of parents are sought through verbal discussions and a suggestions box. Their feedback is valued and contributes well to self-evaluation, which is used to drive improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff support very young children well to develop their speaking skills. Information from assessment is used well to plan challenging activities to help children make good progress in their learning. Staff name objects for children and use equipment, such as old mobile telephones, to extend their growing vocabulary. Children try to copy simple words. They hold telephones to their ear and attempt to say hello. Staff support older children equally well. They provide good opportunities for children to develop their investigation skills. Children use their hands and explore making their own dough. They experiment with small balls and roll them along lengths of guttering. Parents engage in regular conversations with staff, keeping them updated with the progress their children are making. Staff encourage parents to share what their children have been learning at home and while they have been on family holidays.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

High-quality information is gathered from parents when children first start attending the nursery. Information, such as children's sleep and feeding routines, is collected and used well to maintain continuity in the care they receive. Children receive good levels of care throughout the nursery. Staff recognise when they are feeling tired and place them to sleep, meeting their physical and emotional needs. Children's independence skills are fostered well. They are encouraged to gradually take control of activities, such as putting on their own apron at snack time. Good opportunities are provided for children to learn outdoors. They have access to a purpose-built area on the first floor of the nursery where a wide range of stimulating experiences are provided. Children engage in activities, such as large-scale building, and they experiment with sounds on a large arrangement of musical instruments.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and some make progress that is better than good. Children of all ages develop early reading skills. Very young children and babies choose their own books to look at while older children engage well when staff read stories to them. This provides children with the skills and knowledge they require in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484448 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 1002358 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 34 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person Little Jems Nursery Partnership

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01914899909

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Little Jems Nursery was registered in 2015. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff. Of these, 10 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, including the manager, who also holds early years professional status. 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.

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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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