Toppers Day Nursery

Toppers Day Nursery Willow Grange, Henry Street, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4JJ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 November 2016 2 October 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

 Staff use a range of effective strategies to promote children's understanding of the world around them. Children thoroughly enjoy taking part in the variety of fun activities where they learn about other people and communities.  The management team seeks the views of parents, children and staff to set priorities for improvement. They have high aspirations for children and what they can achieve.  All children are active and independent learners. This includes children who speak English as an additional language and children who have special educational needs or disabilities. Children are confident to play and explore and eager to join in with activities.  Plenty of purposeful opportunities are provided to children to help them learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy. Children enjoy taking on a challenge, managing risks and using tools and equipment with care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The management team does not use highly effective methods to monitor and review the impact of staff training and supervision sessions.  The ways in which staff share information with parents and provide ideas to continue children's learning at home are not consistently promoted across the nursery.

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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

 monitor and review the impact of staff supervision sessions and training to promote consistency and ongoing improvements across the nursery  enhance the methods used to share information with parents and provide ideas to help continue children's learning at home.

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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 joint observations with the manager and deputy manager.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. She looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and the self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to a small number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke to members of staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and held meetings with the manager and deputy manager.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a robust understanding of child protection issues. They know the procedures to follow should they be worried about a child's welfare. Effective partnership working with other professionals helps promote early support for children, when necessary. Additional funding is used effectively, for example, to provide additional resources for funded children. The leadership team has visited a number of local settings to help them review and develop the current practice in the nursery.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff use observations well and make accurate assessments of children's progress. They follow children's interests and effectively plan for what each child needs to learn next. On the whole, activities are organised well to promote all areas of learning. Staff use a range of effective strategies to stimulate children's critical-thinking skills. For example, children search for objects in the environment that can be used to roll the malleable dough. They explore and experiment to see what items roll down the ramp. Staff encourage children's communication and language skills in different ways. For example, they provide babies with a running commentary, repeat words and sing songs. Older children are encouraged to share their experiences and preferences. All children are eager and confident to participate and contribute towards activities. They are prepared well for the next stage in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

On the whole, staff use effective methods to share information with parents from the start about children's care needs and routines. Staff get to know children well and help children to settle in quickly. Children form a strong bond with staff and make good relationships with their peers. Staff are good role models and provide consistent reminders to children to play cooperatively and behave well. This significantly impacts on children's understanding of what is expected of them. Children are eager to help carry out small tasks. Their independence and self-care skills are supported well. On the whole, staff value and respect each child's contributions and are attentive to their needs. Children's emotional and physical well-being are supported well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic and motivated to play and learn. They are confident to follow their own ideas and use resources imaginatively and creatively. Children of all ages and abilities are developing the skills and attitudes to help prepare them well for school. They enjoy the broad range of opportunities and experiences provided, where they develop strong concentration skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 309675 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1063974 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 48 Number of children on roll 60 Name of registered person Angus Maclean and Anna Maclean Partnership

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Date of previous inspection 2 October 2013 Telephone number 01254 876668

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Toppers Day Nursery was registered in 2000. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds qualified teacher status, three hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 4, nine hold level 3 and one holds level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, 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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