Abbey Place Day Nursery

Abbey Place Day Nursery 1 Church Avenue, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4PG

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 September 2016 30 October 2012

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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 are sensitive to children's emotional needs and well-being. They display a warm, caring attitude and provide a happy environment for children and their families. There is a well embedded key-person system in place that helps children to form secure emotional attachments.  Staff help children's communication skills; they listen perceptively to children and ask questions to develop their vocabulary. The quality of teaching is good and staff help children to make good progress in their learning.  Staff act as good role models, promoting the use of good manners. Children are praised when they do well, contributing towards raising their confidence and self-motivation.  Staff are well qualified. They have a good programme of supervision sessions and have attended training in various subjects to help increase their knowledge and skills.  Staff support children's mathematical development as they develop their awareness of

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This provision is good

shapes, colours and size during daily activities. This helps children acquire skills they need for their next stage in learning and for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not fully make the most of opportunities to involve parents and carers in their child's learning.  Occasionally, adult-led activities do not encourage children to express their individuality and creativity.

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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

 strengthen the two-way flow of information with parents, helping them to be involved in supporting their child's ongoing learning and development  provide more opportunities for children that help them express their individuality and creativity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used by the children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the staff and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of staff working with children and discussed the nursery's self-evaluation and the impact this has on the setting.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff fully understand their responsibilities to safeguard children in their care and know the procedures to follow if they have any concerns. Robust procedures are in place for the recruitment of new staff to ensure they are suitable to work with children. Staff assess risks to ensure the environment, resources and equipment are safe. Effective self-evaluation means that staff continually strive to improve the good service for children and their families. Staff have developed good relationships with the local primary schools. This helps them to work in partnership and share relevant information to support children with their future move. Parents are complimentary about the setting and comment that staff are helpful, friendly and organised.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff provide a wide variety of activities and resources for children to choose from and enjoy, both indoors and outdoors. Overall, they follow children's interests to plan a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities across all areas of learning. This contributes towards all children, including those who speak English as an additional language, making good progress. Children's development records, including a range of observations, assessments and examples of their work, provide a clear picture. These show how children's learning is improving and developing over time. Staff remain responsive to children's interests as they play. For example, young children excitedly take part in a singing activity. As they do so, they boldly use familiar sign language and staff demonstrate actions to support their early communication. Staff continually extend children's vocabulary as they play. For example, they introduce new words as they play

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

alongside children in the water tray. Children respond enthusiastically as they pour the water between containers. Older children develop their confidence and use their imagination as they act out a story about three little pigs. Children are highly motivated and engaged.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show good levels of independence and are comfortable within their surroundings. Their physical development is promoted well. Daily activities in the garden ensure they are active. For example, staff encourage children to use large building blocks to make various constructions. Staff supervise children well, while enabling them to explore and manage risks. Staff promote equality and diversity effectively and children enjoy activities based around cultural festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Those who receive additional funding are making good progress and have targeted support. Children quickly become independent in managing their own care needs. For example, they serve themselves food and drink at mealtimes. Children are enthusiastic, motivated learners who acquire skills and develop confidence, in preparation for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 400112 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1059589 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 - 9 Total number of places 50 Number of children on roll 91 Name of registered person Abbey Nurseries Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 30 October 2012 Telephone number 01757 213526

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Abbey Place Day Nursery was registered in 1993. The nursery employs 15 members of childcare staff. Of these, 11 hold appropriate early years qualifications. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery also provides before- and after-school care and holiday care. Sessions are Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 8.45am and 3pm until 6pm during school term time. The holiday club operates 8am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children and supports those who speak English as an additional language.

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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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