Poppies Nursery

Poppies Nursery Poppies Nusery, Ferndale Road, Swindon, SN2 1HL

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 November 2016 19 November 2015

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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 managers lead the nursery well. They support staff to develop their skills and knowledge effectively, to help improve the quality of teaching and children's outcomes. Staff are ambitious for the children to achieve well. They strive to improve and take good advantage of training.  Children are keen explorers as they move around the environment well. They are developing their emotional confidence and their physical skills and abilities. Staff effectively extend children's learning such as through play, discussions and group activities. Children are confident, happy and secure.  The nursery provides a warm and safe environment for children to learn in. Clear expectations and boundaries help ensure children's good behaviour. They learn to share and take turns, and are caring towards each other as they make friends.  Staff have secure partnerships with parents. There are daily opportunities to share

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This provision is good

information. Parents who spoke to the inspector say they are happy with the care their children receive, and appreciate the close bonds staff build with children and families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not sharply analyse the information they collate on groups of children's achievements to address any differences in children's levels of progress.  Staff do not make the most of opportunities to gather information about children's development at home, to help inform initial assessments and influence plans.

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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

 develop systems to monitor precisely the progress made by different groups of children, to address any differences in achievement more quickly  make better use of all information obtained at the start about children's learning and development at home, to influence planning and build on children's existing knowledge and skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in three base rooms and the garden.  The inspector carried out joint observations with the manager, and checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of staff working with children.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation including children's learning records, planning, a selection of the setting's policies and children's records.  The inspector held meetings with the manager, the deputy manager and the owner, and spoke with staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The managers have an accurate knowledge of the nursery's strengths and ways to improve. They effectively gather the views of staff, parents and children to help them identify where improvements can be made. Safeguarding is effective. Staff are effectively trained in child protection and first aid. They apply their knowledge well to create a safe and stimulating environment. All staff know what action to take following an accident or if they have a concern about a child's welfare. This helps them to prevent children from being drawn into situations, which may put them at significant risk of harm. Leaders effectively monitor staff, for example they complete regular supervisions and appraisals. Staff liaise well with other professionals and exchange information with parents about children's experiences, which they use well to develop their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff consistently offer good-quality interactions. They use observations and assessments to plan and extend children's individual next steps in their learning. Children have many good opportunities to recognise words, and explore letters and the sounds they represent. They learn to hold a pencil correctly and freely practise their early writing skills. Children enjoy developing their creative skills and they paint and tell staff about their favourite colour. Staff give children lots of praise as they compare the colours, patterns and shapes. Staff use gestures and good communication strategies to support babies and young children. Staff teach children good mathematical skills. For example, older children confidently count, add more, sort objects and weigh during many activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The key-person system effectively supports children's emotional well-being, care and development. Staff complete accurate accident records and maintain appropriate staff ratios. Children follow good hygiene routines and enjoy healthy snacks and freshly cooked meals. They learn good manners and are polite. Children freely enjoy the fun-filled outdoor environment. For example, they enjoy the pretend kitchen area using pots and pans, and steering tricycles. Children learn about the diversity of cultures, for example, as they celebrate festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who receive funding, achieve well. They progress well in their communication and language skills. For example, they listen, follow instructions and enjoy talking and singing songs together. They make good progress towards challenging targets staff set for them. Babies are secure and confident to explore their surroundings. Older children become motivated, independent learners and gain a range of skills to help prepare them for school or the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477432 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1078552 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 - 8 Total number of places 99 Number of children on roll 166 Name of registered person Ranu Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 19 November 2015 Telephone number 01793 613457

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Poppies Nursery registered in 2014. It is located in the Ferndale area of Swindon. The nursery is open each weekday from 7am to 6.30pm, for 51 weeks of the year, excluding public holidays. The provider employs 28 members of staff to work with the children, all of whom hold relevant early years qualifications from level 2 to level 5. The provider receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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