Antrobus Pre-School Nursery

Antrobus Pre-School Nursery Frandley Meeting House, Sandiway Lane, Northwich, CW9 6LD

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 September 2016 22 March 2016

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The provision meets requirements

 The provider has met the actions set at the last inspection including making the premises safe and fit for purpose,  The manager has a secure understanding of how to deliver the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' for both the safeguarding and welfare and learning and development requirements.  Staff have a secure knowledge and understanding of how to implement the policy and procedures for safeguarding. They are aware of the recent changes to the requirements for safeguarding children and are successfully incorporating them into their practice.  Recent training in safeguarding ensures there is a designated member of staff for safeguarding available at all times.  The manager demonstrates a good knowledge of how to assess and promote children's learning and development. There are assessment records in place for all children and these are currently being reviewed with the aim of improving accuracy.

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The provision meets requirements

 There is a system in place to complete progress checks for children aged two years. Staff share these assessments with parents and if needed outside agencies to support integrated working.  The manager aspires to improve the setting demonstrating effective leadership and management. She has implemented an action plan that accurately includes aspects to be developed.  The setting is receiving support and guidance from the local authority.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held a meeting with the registered person and the manager of the provision.  The inspector assessed the premises both indoors and outdoors.  The inspector discussed with the manager how she delivers the educational programmes, and undertakes observations and assessments of children.  The inspector discussed with the manager how she meets the requirements for the safeguarding and welfare of the children.  The inspector reviewed children's records, planning documentation, evidence of the suitability of staff working in the provision and a range of other documentation, including a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the last report from the local authority following their recent visit.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479075 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1052715 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 10 - 0 Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 10 Name of registered person Antrobus Pre-School Nursery Partnership

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Date of previous inspection 22 March 2016 Telephone number 01606892323

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Antrobus Pre-School Nursery was registered in 2014. It operates from a former school house in Frandley, Cheshire. The nursery opens five days a week from 8.30am until 3pm during term time. The manager who has Early Years Professional Status and another member of staff with a level 3 childcare qualification work with the children. The nursery provides funded early education for 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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