Brockhill Barn Day Nursery

Brockhill Barn Day Nursery Brockhill Farm, Brockhill Lane, REDDITCH, Worcestershire, B97 6RB

p.1

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 October 2016 10 December 2012

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 Staff have a good understanding of how children learn and develop. They interact well with children as they play and explore the stimulating and interesting activities provided for them.  The provision for identifying and supporting children who have special educational needs or disabilities is good. Staff responsible for coordinating and planning for these children have an excellent understanding of how to access the help and guidance they need.  Children are happy, confident and enjoy the time they spend at nursery. They enter the building enthusiastically and quickly settle down to an activity of their own choosing.  Leaders and managers are reflective and recognise their strengths and any weaknesses in the provision. They seek and act upon the views of parents, children and other professionals. They demonstrate good capacity for continuous improvement.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff are not always successful in making sure that all parents are aware of the plans for their children's next steps in learning.  Occasionally, the organisation of activities does not enable all children to fully participate. For example, during group story and song times children are asked to leave the activity, before it has finished, to wash their hands or have their nappy changed.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop more effective methods for sharing information with parents, to ensure that all parents are aware of the plans for their children's next steps in learning  review the organisation of group activities, so that children's enjoyment is not interrupted with daily routines.

p.2

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 deputy manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager and provider. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the nursery's improvement plans and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Managers and staff attend regular child protection training and understand the correct procedures to follow to keep children safe, secure and protected from harm. The correct staff-to-child ratios are adhered to and staff supervise children extremely well both indoors and outside. The management team follows robust recruitment and vetting procedures. Managers ensure that staff do not have unsupervised access to children, until suitable Disclosure and Barring Service checks are received. Records relating to suitability of staff are readily available for inspection. The provider and manager work well together to ensure that legal requirements are met. They understand the need to notify certain changes to Ofsted. Staff attend regular, ongoing training which enables them to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. Staff have established strong links with a range of local schools that children move on to.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff accurately assess and monitor children's progress. This enables them to identify any gaps in learning so that they can put plans in place to address these. Assessments are used effectively to plan individual and challenging experiences to help children make good progress in their learning. The nursery is well organised. Resources are easily accessible and matched to suit the age and interests of children. Children make independent choices from an early age about what they would like to do. Babies take great delight playing with large boxes provided by staff. They use their imaginations well, as they pretend their box is a boat. Staff actively join in with children's play. They encourage the children to join in with rhymes and songs. Children's speaking and listening skills are effectively promoted. Staff engage children in meaningful conversations throughout the day. Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well. Staff work in partnership with

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

parents to gain an understanding of key words in their home language and use signs, symbols and body language to support communication.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Good settling-in procedures ensure that children are introduced to the nursery gradually. This helps to promote children's confidence during this change and encourages strong bonds between children and staff. Children's health is promoted well. They have regular opportunities to spend time outdoors in the nursery garden. Fresh and nutritious meals are prepared on site, these take children's particular food preferences and dietary needs into account.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are learning to become independent and to take care of their own needs. They confidently put on their coats before going to play in the garden. Children learn to share and take turns during play. They behave well and are beginning to make good friendships with others. Overall, children are gaining new skills needed to support them with the next stage in their learning, including moving on to school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY345685 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1075345 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 - 4 Total number of places 46 Number of children on roll 70 Name of registered person Emma Louise Potter

p.4

reference number

Date of previous inspection 10 December 2012 Telephone number 01527 595454

p.4

reference number

Brockhill Barn Day Nursery was registered in 2007. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff. Of these, 10 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, including one with a level 5 qualification. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It supports a number of children who speak English as an additional language and children who have special educational needs or disabilities.

p.4

reference number

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.

p.4

reference number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

reference number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

reference number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

reference number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5