Westhill Corner Day Nursery - Tommies Childcare

Westhill Corner Day Nursery - Tommies Childcare 1 Westhill Road, Coundon, COVENTRY, CV6 2AD

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 December 2016 31 July 2014

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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 build strong relationships with children and they spend a lot of time getting to know them. Staff use detailed information gathered from parents to provide care and learning opportunities that meet children's individual needs.  Children learn about their own safety inside and outside in the garden. Children are encouraged to use resources safely. Those cared for on the first floor learn the importance of using the stairs safely when coming downstairs on their way to the garden.  Staff meet regularly as a staff team. They value time to share best practice and look at their own professional development. Clear procedures are in place to ensure that staff remain fully informed of the nursery's policies and procedures which reflect the nursery's ethos of care.  Staff provide a good variety of activities, in order to promote children's learning both inside and when outdoors. Children have plenty of fresh air each day and enjoy being

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, children are not helped to develop their awareness of how to manage their feelings and behaviour when there are delays within their usual routine.

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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

 help children to develop the skills to manage their feelings and behaviour, for example, when there are unexpected delays in their usual routine.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in all of the play areas and conducted joint observations with the manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager of the provision. She spoke to staff and children throughout the inspection when appropriate.  The inspector looked at children's assessment and planning documentation, the setting's risk assessment and safety records.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of staff working within the setting, discussed self-evaluation and looked at a range of other documents.  The inspector took account the views of parents spoken to on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Management and staff are fully conversant with the signs that may indicate children are at risk and the procedure for raising their concerns. Staff deployment is good. They follow clear procedures to maintain a safe and secure environment. Effective monitoring of accidents takes place and managers and staff take swift action to ensure risks are minimised. Robust recruitment procedures are in place. Staff undertake required suitability checks. Effective use of appraisal enables staff to identify the strengths within their practice and further professional development opportunities. Staff share detailed information with parents about their child's progress and achievements and inform them of any accidents their child may have had. The manager is proactive in ensuring that any issues raised by parents are addressed swiftly and positive action is taken to resolve any concerns they may have.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Parents' speak positively about the care their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff observe, assess and plan for the individual learning needs of the children. Activities capture children's interest and support their future learning. Babies are encouraged to become mobile. Staff engage very well with them and use lots of repetition of words to encourage their language development. Babies enjoy sensory experiences and explore different textures. Toddlers use a variety of instruments to support their singing of favourite songs and rhymes. They enjoy being creative. For example, using paints to make Christmas cards for their families. Older children show great levels of concentration in activities, as they match letters to corresponding pictures and place them in alphabetical order. Older children register their attendance at nursery each day and make their own labels reflecting particular areas or activities around their playroom which are displayed for them to see.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff know children well. They use detailed information from parents to meet the care and learning needs of the children. Younger children are able to rest and sleep according to their needs and staff show great care and compassion towards them. Children enjoy healthy, nutritious and freshly prepared foods each day. Staff have a good knowledge of children's individual dietary needs. Effective procedures are in place to ensure that children do not come into contact with any foods that may pose a risk to them. Staff remain vigilant about the health and well-being of the children at all times. Children enhance their physical skills and spend time outside each day. They develop good independence skills as they learn to dress themselves for outdoor play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress given their starting points. They make marks, recognise letters and learn to write their names. Children develop good language and communication skills. They become confident is sharing their own ideas and learn to listen to the views of their friends. Children develop the skills needed for future learning and the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447473 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 1079652 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 39 Number of children on roll 49 Name of registered person Tommies Childcare Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 31 July 2014 Telephone number 02476591767

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Westhill Corner Day Nursery - Tommies Childcare was registered in 2012. It operates from converted residential premises in Coundon in Coventry. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff and of these, nine members of staff hold appropriate early years qualifications. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. 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 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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