Littlevine Nursery

Littlevine Nursery The Sevenoaks Vine Club, The Vine Pavilion, Holly Bush Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3UH

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 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

 The manager is an ambitious and enthusiastic leader. She is motivated, and keen to develop and maintain the good-quality care and teaching standards which she effectively shares with staff. They work well as a team and reflect her expectations in the care they offer.  Children make good progress. Staff provide a stimulating and well-resourced environment. For example, children lead their play freely choosing from the wide range of resources. This helps them to become motivated and curious learners.  Staff develop secure attachments with children from the start. Children are happy, settled and confident in their abilities. Parents comment on the kind and caring staff who support the needs of children well.  Partnerships with parents are strong. For example, staff share information with them to support children's learning and development and provide a consistent approach.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not organise all group activities to consistently involve all those taking part, particularly the younger children, to help extend their learning.  At times, staff miss opportunities to fully encourage and develop children's understanding of good hygiene practices, such as handwashing.

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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

 develop further the organisation of activities for groups of children to fully involve all those taking part to help extend their learning  increase children's awareness of good hygiene practices to further support their health and well-being.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children during play sessions.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector spoke to parents to gather their views.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the self-evaluation form and children's learning and assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a good understanding of their role to protect children from harm. They recognise areas that may cause them concern, such as changes in behaviour, and know how to report any concerns. The manager provides staff with regular opportunities for coaching and support. This helps staff to review their practice and attend training to develop their skills and knowledge further. For example, they attended training to improve how they communicate with parents. The manager is reflective and welcomes opportunities to work with other professionals and parents. She includes their views to help her review aspects of staff practice and the provision for children. The manager implements changes and consistently reflects on how successful they are.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff observe children in their play and recognise their interests and skills well. They use their knowledge of how children learn to provide purposeful experiences to support children's next steps in learning. For example, children were encouraged to use different senses to explore bugs hidden in shaving foam. Staff extended the activity to introduce descriptive words and discuss the creature's habitats. Overall, staff are good teachers and support children's learning effectively. For example, they consistently use simple signs and repeat back children's words to support the development of their language and communication skills. Children benefit from being involved in community events. For example, they take part in local church productions which help to support their confidence and social skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff consistently reinforce positive behaviours and praise children who make good choices. They are good role models and children behave well. For example, children constantly use simple manners such as 'excuse me' and 'please' without prompting. Staff extend the children's discussion about their dough vegetables to highlight that vegetables are healthy and good for them. Children have opportunities to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, staff help children to think about their own safety while they play and explore outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages make good progress. They are motivated, eager and develop a wide range of skills to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. Children are enthusiastic learners who persevere with new challenges. They become independent and show pleasure in their achievements. For example, children proudly talk about their individual jobs at tidy-up time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481099 Local authority Kent Inspection number 992149 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 10 Name of registered person Jodie Maria Kemsley

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07506865364

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Littlevine Nursery registered in 2014 and is situated in Sevenoaks, Kent. The nursery is open on Monday to Thursday from 9am to 3pm and on Friday from 9am to 12.30pm, during term time only. The nursery employs three members of staff. The manager and deputy manager hold relevant level 3 qualifications. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for 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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