Railway Childrens Day Nursery

Railway Childrens Day Nursery Railway Childrens Day Nursery, Creeton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 4QB

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 November 2016 2 August 2013

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 Staff do not consistently assess and monitor children's development effectively enough to plan and provide activities that promote their next steps in learning. This means that the children are not always challenged sufficiently to make good progress.  The systems for staff supervision do not currently include a sharp enough focus on improving teaching practice and do not enable managers to tackle underperformance swiftly. The quality of teaching is variable throughout the nursery.  The newly appointed manager does not have secure enough systems in place to compare the progress made by different groups of children. This means that she is unable to confirm that each group receives the tailored support they need and is not being disadvantaged or falling behind in their learning.  Occasionally, staff are over directive in their teaching methods. As a result, children do not always have enough opportunities to explore, investigate or think for themselves.

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It has the following strengths

 Children's emotional well-being is promoted well. Children's cultures, languages and home lives are explored and valued within the nursery. Staff are positive and encouraging. Children's efforts are praised and their achievements are celebrated.  Children behave well. They share, take turns and play well with others. Children listen to staff and adhere to the simple behaviour boundaries that are set.  Partnerships with parents are good. They speak positively of the staff and nursery.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve the consistency and accuracy of assessments and use these to plan more precisely for children's next steps in learning 01/01/2017

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 develop the programme of supervision for staff to provide more consistent support, coaching and training, and improve the quality of teaching so that children are consistently challenged to make good progress in their learning. 01/01/2017

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Due Date

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

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 embed the systems for comparing how well different groups of children are progressing, in order to ensure that all specific groups of children receive the tailored support they need to achieve as much as possible in their learning  give children more consistent opportunities to explore, investigate and think for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager of the nursery.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the nursery's policies, procedures, self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Arrangements for supervision are not in place for all staff. The newly appointed manager has plans for this but has not yet implemented them. Consequently, weaknesses in teaching have yet to be addressed. In addition, arrangements to monitor the outcomes for groups of children are in their early stages and are not yet fully effective. The new manager shows a drive and determination to improve the provision and the outcomes for children. In the short time she has been in post she has introduced new systems and has revised policies and procedures. This has had a positive impact on the welfare and safety of the children. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a sound knowledge of the possible signs of abuse. They know what action to take if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. Children play in a safe and secure environment as staff are vigilant and implement health and safety procedures effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Although staff have a sufficient understanding of how children learn, they do not consistently observe and assess children's progress well. This means that the activities and experiences provided for children do not always promote their next steps in learning. They often lack challenge and much of the learning is incidental rather than planned for. Staff do not give children enough opportunities to explore and combine resources in different ways. Such as, when children extend their imaginative play to build rockets in the role play area, they are told bricks must only be used in the construction area. However, some aspects of children's learning are supported well, particularly their personal, social and emotional development. The daily routine provides opportunities for children to play outside to develop and practise new physical skills and have regular fresh air. Outdoors, children happily run and move with confidence. They have opportunities to climb and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

clamber on different equipment. They learn about the sounds that letters represent, gaining useful knowledge and skills for starting school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are encouraged to think about how to behave safely, such as not running inside. Staff give children clear messages about healthy lifestyles. They teach children about the importance of keeping their faces and hands clean to prevent the spread of germs. Opportunities for children to develop their independence and personal care skills are good. For example, children help prepare their snack and pour their drinks. In addition, staff allow children to help with everyday activities, such as wiping tables and tidying away. Snacks and mealtimes are social occasions where the children are able to talk with friends and staff about what they are eating and their favourite foods.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in teaching mean that not all children make good progress in their learning. However, they are steadily developing the necessary skills they need for school. Children are provided with opportunities to learn through first-hand experiences. For example, children care for the plants in the garden and they take part in baking and cooking activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459153 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1066692 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 30 Number of children on roll 11 Name of registered person Julie Ann Anderson

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 2 August 2013 Telephone number 01780 410 055

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Railway Childrens Day Nursery was registered in 2013. The nursery employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, four staff have qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens on Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm. 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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