Bluebells Day Nursery

Bluebells Day Nursery 21 Littleworth Lane, Partridge Green, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8JE

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 October 2016 28 August 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

 The manager and staff prepare children well for school in a number of ways. For example, they sound out words to support children's letter recognition.  Children benefit from a flexible settling-in procedure. Staff get to know each child well. Children's emotional well-being is well supported. The manager and staff praise children and build on their developing self-esteem.  Children choose activities and follow their own interests. They begin to learn skills for their future learning. Children are independent and motivated to learn. They make good progress from their starting points.  The manager and staff reflect on, and evaluate, activities. They consider the children's, parents' and staff's views when identifying areas for improvement. For example, young children use a happy or sad wooden spoon to evaluate an activity.  The manager and staff monitor children's progress effectively and identify any areas

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This provision is good

that need further development or support. They put effective plans in place to help all children catch up.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The manager and staff do not make the best use of opportunities to build links with other settings to support children's continuity of learning.  The manager and staff do not consistently provide a varied range of activities to develop children's understanding of mathematics.

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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

 strengthen links with other settings to share information about children for consistency of learning  provide more opportunities for children to develop and improve their knowledge of mathematics, with particular regard to recognising number, shape and quantity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises.  The inspector observed the manager and staff interacting with children.  The inspector interviewed the manager and carried out a joint observation.  The inspector spoke to children and viewed their activities.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The manager and staff work well with parents to support children's learning at home. For example, the manager works with parents to implement a policy for dealing with unwanted behaviour. The staff also share activities with parents and help provide consistency in learning. The manager monitors and supervises staff effectively. She supports staff and identifies any training needs to improve their practice and teaching skills. For example, after attending training about managing behaviour, staff have learnt strategies to help them address challenging situations effectively. The manager keeps staff up to date with any legislative or practice changes. Staff have good safeguarding knowledge and know how to keep children safe from harm. They know what to do if they have a concern about a child's welfare and who to contact. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff adapt activities effectively for children of differing abilities. For example, when reading a story, staff use gestures and exaggerated facial expressions for young children and extend vocabulary for older children. The manager and staff prepare children well for school. For example, children have opportunities to practise their early writing skills as they write their names. Children learn to be independent as they manage their own zips and coats. Children have good opportunities to express themselves in a number of ways. For example, babies play with multicoloured shakers while older children sing action songs and nursery rhymes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn how to be safe and minimise risks. For example, they know that when out walking they must stay together. The manager and staff are good role models. Children behave well and are beginning to have care and concern for others. For example, after a child lagged behind when out walking, another child told the group to wait until they caught up. Children find out about the world and explore the natural environment. For example, they search for birds in the outside play area and learn about the wider world. They visit farms, local churches, the fire station and local shops. Children learn to take turns and share. Staff teach children about rules and democracy. For example, children vote for the book of the week and understand how the most popular book is chosen.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good social skills and are happy and confident. They learn to be tolerant of others and respectful of others' beliefs. They respect and value one another. Children's physical skills develop well. They regularly use the outdoor area where they play on large equipment. Children develop good communication and language skills. For example, they express their opinions during group time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 113379 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1061227 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 22 Number of children on roll 44 Name of registered person Bluebells Day Nursery Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 28 August 2013 Telephone number 01403 711084

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Bluebells Day Nursery registered in 1999. The nursery is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm all year. The nursery is located in Partridge Green, West Sussex. It is in receipt of funding for education sessions for children aged three and four years. There are seven members of staff. Of these, one holds an early years degree, one holds a recognised early years qualification at level 4, three hold a recognised early years qualification at level 3, and two are unqualified.

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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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