Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd

Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd 141 Coronation Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1RE

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 October 2016 5 November 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 have a good understanding of how children learn. They plan a range of activities and experiences for children which ignites their interests and keeps them motivated. Children make good progress from their initial starting points.  The manager and staff are good role models. Children demonstrate care and kindness towards each other. They share and take turns when using resources and invite each other into their play.  Children grow in confidence and develop independence particularly well. They make choices about what they want to do. For example, they serve themselves at meal times, gain an understanding of eating healthily and take part in regular exercise.  The manager and staff have worked hard since the last inspection, positively addressing all actions and recommendations raised. They know what the setting's current strengths and weaknesses are, and implement effective improvement plans to

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This provision is good

help continually raise standards and children's outcomes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, staff do not recognise some opportunities to extend children's early interests in mathematical language and concepts to the highest possible level.  Staff do not gain detailed information from all parents about their children's learning at home, so that a more consistent approach can be established.

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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 staff's knowledge and understanding of how to further extend children's early interests in mathematical language and concepts to the highest levels  explore more ways to gather information from parents about what their children are learning at home, to help consolidate and extend their learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact these have on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including attendance records; accident and incident records; staff suitability checks; the self-assessment information; children's observation, assessment and planning records; and documentation linked to managing children's progress.  The inspector spoke with members of staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and held meetings with members of the head office team and the nursery manager.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the deputy manager.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day of the inspection and from written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The manager and staff keep up to date with safeguarding training and are clear on how to report any concerns about a child's welfare. The manager has effective recruitment and induction procedures in place to help ensure staff's ongoing suitability. The manager regularly checks the progress all children make. For example, she tracks their learning and interventions are implemented where gaps are identified. The manager and staff are qualified and supported well by the head office team. For example, they have regular supervision and team meetings, and video record each other's practice, to help evaluate the consistency and impact of their teaching. The manager and staff are keen to further their professional skills. For example, they have accessed training to help narrow the gap in children's language development. Good links with local schools and other settings help to support continuity in care and parents speak

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff have a good understanding of the age group they are working with. For example, they observe and assess children's development and plan challenging experiences that support each child's next steps in their learning. Older children demonstrate their listening and attention skills. For example, they follow conversational topics, competently answer questions and use new vocabulary such as 'crunchy' and 'delicate'. Younger children respond to and repeat some of the words and sounds they hear. Children have many opportunities to be creative and use their imagination. For example, older children pretend to make tea while waiting to board a flight, while younger children enjoy the sensory experience of paint and moulding dough. All children's literacy skills are developing well. Books, singing, reading and stories feature highly in the children's day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The key-person role is clearly defined and all children form strong emotional attachments with the adults who care for them. Children develop confidence to express themselves, while staff listen to children and let them know that their views are important. Children of all ages benefit from frequent opportunities to play outdoors. They extend their physical skills and learn to take risks as they play. Children develop their understanding of equality and diversity through a wide range of resources and activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and motivated learners who make good progress in readiness for school. Children develop their early reading and writing skills well. For example, some older children point out familiar words and letters in text and write their names, while younger children enjoy using pens to draw their pictures and make marks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 107009 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1072342 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 108 Number of children on roll 57 Name of registered person Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 5 November 2015 Telephone number 0117 963 9800

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Magic Roundabout Nurseries Limited registered in 2001 and is located in Southville, Bristol. The nursery opens Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 7pm. The nursery employs 21 members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold early years professional status, three hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 6, 11 hold level 3 qualifications and three are currently working towards gaining qualifications. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years old.

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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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