Lighthouse Day Nursery

Lighthouse Day Nursery The Kings Centre, 56 Bull Head Street, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 1PA

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 November 2016 24 June 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 is committed to working closely with other settings that children attend and the schools that they will move on to. She has made considerable effort to develop these partnerships for the benefit of all children. Staff are given time to visit other settings that children attend, in order to strengthen the joint arrangements to support their learning.  Parents are fully involved in their children's learning. During the settling-in period, staff visit children in their own homes. They use this experience and the contributions from parents throughout their children's time at nursery to plan seamless care and support for their learning and development.  Children are keen learners. Staff encourage them to reflect and celebrate their progress. Children are able to recognise the links between their learning at home and at nursery. For example, they enjoy sharing photographs from home and events in their

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This provision is good

individual learning folders.  Children are helped to gain a good understanding of themselves and others. Staff plan opportunities for children to learn about the wider world and other cultures. Parents are extremely supportive and offer their skills, experiences and knowledge to support this. For example, children were thrilled to learn about and practise mehndi hand designs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, staff do not adapt their teaching style during activities to help children make a more rapid rate of progress.  Professional development support for staff does not always focus on raising the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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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

 encourage staff to more effectively adapt their teaching style during activities to better help children to make rapid progress  focus the professional development of staff on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning, so that children are supported to make rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the setting's policies and self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning, both indoors and outdoors.  The inspector held a joint observation with the nursery manager.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day and those provided in writing.  The inspector spoke with staff and children at suitable times throughout the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The manager has established policies and procedures to ensure the safety of all children. All staff receive ongoing training and understand how to recognise and report any concerns about children's welfare. The manager has systems in place to review the quality of the provision. She involves staff and parents in this process and uses the information gathered to plan for continuous improvement. The manager monitors the learning and development progress of all children. She analyses this information and shares it with staff to ensure that individual and groups of children continue to make progress across all areas of their learning. Children who have special educational needs receive prompt support to increase their rates of progress. The manager targets additional funding well to ensure that this enhances children's achievements. Parents are very complimentary about the nursery.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

They acknowledge the high level of care and value the warmth and friendliness of staff.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff have a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. They use this knowledge to make observations of children's progress and plan for their next steps in learning. Children enjoy their time at nursery. In addition to activities based in the rooms they are cared for in, children have opportunities to choose their play and develop their skills in a large, highly stimulating indoor play area. Staff have skilfully planned this unique area to meet the interests of all children. For example, children safely run and jump around the large space, using their imagination to create their own games. They develop their physical skills as they confidently climb and balance on the climbing frame. They move to quieter areas where they can practise their writing skills or share stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well at the nursery and are keen to explore their surroundings. Babies and young children develop close bonds with staff. This contributes to their emotional security. For example, babies sit comfortably with staff in a cosy corner. They share books and chuckle as they lift the flaps and feel the different textures. Staff place a strong emphasis on developing children's self-awareness and self-esteem. They offer praise and encouragement and celebrate children's achievements. A Wow moment lighthouse display in the reception area enables everyone to view these. Children are supported well to develop their independence and self-care skills. They prepare confidently for lunch and outdoor play, following routines that promote good health, such as handwashing and dressing for outdoor play. Children are encouraged to understand how they can make healthy food choices during snack and lunchtimes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop the skills they require to prepare them for the next phase in their learning, either within the nursery or at school. Children behave well and have a good understanding of how sharing and taking turns benefits their learning and play. Older children are proud to demonstrate their early mathematical and writing skills to staff and visitors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 958152 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1064248 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 34 Number of children on roll 66 Name of registered person T.K.C Leicester Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 24 June 2013 Telephone number 0116 281 2722

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Lighthouse Day Nursery was registered in 2001. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including one member of staff with early years professional status. The nursery opens Monday to Friday all year round, except at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It supports children who have special educational needs or disabilities.

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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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