Little Lambs Nursery

Andrew Lane Nursery 771 Blackburn Road, BOLTON, BL1 7JL

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 December 2016 6 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 experienced and well-qualified manager and deputy manager have high expectations and a secure vision for the nursery. Their evaluation identifies key areas to develop which will have the most beneficial impact on outcomes for children. Parents' and children's views are important when planning for future developments.  Staff demonstrate good teaching skills, overall. They follow children's lead well, allowing them to make choices and decisions. There is a good balance of adult-led activities and child-initiated play. Planned activities challenge and motivate children to learn and all children make good progress.  Partnerships with parents are good. There is a shared approach to children's learning and development. Parents are informed about children's progress and they contribute to assessments from the very beginning. Parents are offered information and activities to extend children's learning at home.

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This provision is good

 Children have developed good bonds with staff. They arrive happy and are settled and confident throughout the day. Care routines are highly individualised for babies. Staff have an in-depth knowledge of each child's routines and care needs. This contributes towards their ability to support children's emotional and physical well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Monitoring of staff practice is not yet fully focused on raising the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.  Sometimes, during conversations, staff do not always support children to extend their language skills and speak using sentences.

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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 systems for monitoring staff practice that help to raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level  adapt teaching strategies during conversations with children to help them further develop and extend their already good speaking skills.

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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 deputy manager.  The inspector viewed children's assessment records and planning documents. She spoke to staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to some parents during the inspection and took account of their written feedback.  The inspector held meetings with the manager and deputy manager.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Staff receive regular training and updates on safeguarding and are knowledgeable about the potential signs of abuse. They are confident in procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child's safety or welfare, or the behaviour of a colleague. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Additional systems are in place to help keep children safe. For example, accidents are monitored closely to identify any common causes. Risk assessments are reviewed and monitored to minimise any further risks. Staff receive regular supervision meetings and are, generally, well supported. The well-qualified staff have access to training opportunities that improve outcomes for children. Staff are well deployed according to their level of qualification. The manager uses effective systems to monitor the progress children make. Any gaps in learning of individual or groups of children are identified and support is put in place. Partnerships with external agencies are

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

effective. For example, staff work with speech and language therapists where children are identified as having specific needs. Additional funding is used well to target areas which have been identified by the manager.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Systems that are in place to observe and assess children's progress are effective. Staff plan for what children need to learn next. Babies confidently explore their surroundings. They persevere at tasks, such as building small towers with bricks. They have plenty of opportunities to engage in sensory play. Children use their hands to explore the texture of porridge oats and glitter during a sensory experience. Staff support children to develop physical skills and they explore the mixture with their fingers. Staff in the pre-school room also engage children in exciting activities aimed at developing their early physical skills. For example, children change nappies on the dolls. Children concentrate well and introduce their own ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff act as excellent role models. They are respectful in their relationships with children and each other. Children's behaviour is good. Staff explain to children why certain rules and boundaries are in place to help to keep them safe. Children are offered opportunities to become independent. For example, they help with serving some foods at mealtimes. Staff talk to children about foods that are good for them and they follow positive hygiene routines. This helps children to develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who have special educational needs or disabilities, are making good progress. They are confident and interested learners. They show good concentration during activities and use their imagination and thinking skills eagerly. They develop positive relationships and good social skills, such as waiting their turn and sharing with others. Children learn how to listen well to others. They are supported to develop key skills for their future, such as literacy and mathematics. For example, they count how many children are sitting at the table as they eat together. This helps to prepare children in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425857 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 1065674 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 44 Number of children on roll 41 Name of registered person North House Children's Nursery Limited

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 6 June 2013 Telephone number 01204419955

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Andrew Lane Nursery was registered in 2011. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff. Of these, nine staff hold recognised early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens Monday to Friday. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It supports a number of 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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