Little Oaks Day Nursery

Little Oaks Day Nursery Great Wood Hall, Vicarage Road, Tean, STOKE-ON-TRENT, Staffordshire, ST10 4JY

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 October 2016 9 November 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

 Children receive lots of individual attention, and make good progress in this small and friendly setting. Staff teach children well and give high priority to promoting their health, safety and well-being.  Leadership is strong. The manager is highly qualified, well organised and committed to driving improvements further. She participates in local schemes to help develop and shape future practice.  Partnership working with parents is a key strength. Staff provide parents with regular updates on their children's progress. They encourage parents to contribute to children's learning, for instance, by sharing news and achievements from home.  Staff promote good behaviour, values and respect for others. Children behave very well, and show care and concern for others.  Staff seek advice and support from external agencies to help ensure children who have special educational needs and/or disability get the support they need.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Professional development is not precisely focused on helping staff to fully reflect on their practice and think about ways to raise their teaching skills to the highest level.  Outside play space is still being developed. Therefore, it is yet to offer extensive opportunities for children who to prefer to learn outdoors.

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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 professional development to help staff become even more reflective practitioners who continually seek ways to raise their teaching skills to the highest level  extend outdoor play experiences to further enrich children's all-round achievements, particularly for those children who enjoy learning outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager. The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff recruitment, vetting and induction procedures are thorough which help to ensure children are cared for by suitable adults. All staff are well qualified and have good opportunities to attend a range of training to enhance their skills. Staff are knowledgeable about safeguarding issues and guidance to help keep children safe. Supervision sessions and peer observations contribute to maintaining good standards of teaching and learning. Monitoring systems are used well to keep a close check on children's learning. The quality of the nursery is reviewed regularly and this leads to ongoing improvements. Partnership working with parents and other professionals are well established and this helps to ensure children's needs are addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff demonstrate good teaching skills. They use a comprehensive system to involve parents in the initial assessment of their children's skills. This helps staff to establish a clear starting point in children's learning. Staff consistently observe the children's skills and use a rating scale to assess their level of engagement in activities. They know their key children well because they accurately assess and track their development. Staff carefully plan for the children's day. They offer a range of fun activities, such as making marks using Wellington boots and paint. Staff use the same teaching methods as the local school to help children learn about letters and sounds. This consistent approach means children are well prepared for their move to school. Parents report that children have, 'Come on brilliantly, for example, in their speech'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents report that staff are, 'Very friendly' and children, 'Love the nursery'. Staff form close relationships with the children and have clear expectations regarding their behaviour. Staff model respectful behaviour and teach children to be kind, caring and thoughtful towards others. Children play well together and they willingly share. Children are fully involved in the snack time routine, as they hand out plates and pour drinks for one another. They learn to handle small tools safely, for instance, when they use a knife to chop their own fruit. They also discuss why they need to put their hand over their mouth when they cough or sneeze. Good hygiene standards are well maintained, particularly at lunchtime, when staff wear aprons, gloves and hats to serve food. Children have regular access to the outdoor area where they enjoy riding wheeled toys and playing chasing games.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children achieve well and make good progress in their learning. They meet expected levels of development typical for their age. Babies enjoy some sensory experiences. For instance, they giggle at the sensation of the paintbrush on their bare feet. Children benefit from some unique learning experiences, such as nurturing duck eggs until they hatch. They have good opportunities to practise skills that support their readiness for school. For example, children sit and listen well during group discussions. They learn to count, recognise their own name, and fasten zips and buttons.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY386514 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1059828 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 1 - 10 Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 34 Name of registered person Jannette Anne Hawkins

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Date of previous inspection 9 November 2012 Telephone number 07816 197 502

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Little Oaks Day Nursery was registered in 2009. The nursery employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications, including four at level 3, one at level 6 and one with early years professional status. The nursery opens Monday to Thursday from 7am until 5.45pm and on Friday from 7am until 4.30pm. It offers care before and after school and during school holidays. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children and supports children who have special educational needs or disability.

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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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