Fresh Steps Day Nursery

Fresh Steps Day Nursery The Old Saddlery, Bluebell Road, Norwich, NR4 7LG

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 December 2016 5 July 2016

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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

 Since the previous inspection, management and staff have received significant support from the local authority. As a result, they have introduced a number of changes that has improved the care and education children receive.  Staff accurately assess children's development at regular intervals. They use what they know, what parents tell them and what children are interested in to carefully plan for what children need to learn next.  Children settle well and form close relationships with their key person. Staff know how to comfort and soothe babies, making sure that they follow established home routines. This helps them to feel safe and emotionally secure.  Children have good opportunities to access the well-resourced outdoor play area. Staff plan a wide range of stimulating learning opportunities, which motivates and extends children’s learning well.  Rigorous self-evaluation incorporates views of all users and staff. Management make

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This provision is good

good use of regular meetings with staff to reflect on practice, planning and outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Strategies used to support parents with their children's learning at home are not well established.  Children have fewer opportunities to learn about, explore and then use everyday technology to support their learning.

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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

 improve partnership working with parents so that they can effectively support their children's learning at home  provide further opportunities for children to learn about, explore and then use technology to support their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector conducted a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held discussions with the nominated person, nursery manager, staff and children.  The inspector viewed a sample of children's development records.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the staff, self- evaluation, action plans, risk assessment, policies and procedures and other documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since the last inspection there have been significant improvements. Robust risk assessments ensure that the premises are clean and safe. The small staff team is well supported and the manager has introduced a variety of methods to effectively supervise and mentor staff. All staff have improved their knowledge by completing a range of training, which includes child protection and first aid. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff understand their responsibilities to safeguard children and know the procedures to follow if they have concerns. Robust recruitment procedures are in place. The manager has recently introduced systems to monitor children’s progress. This means any emerging gaps in their learning are swiftly addressed. Parents are complimentary about the nursery and on the improvements made.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff use a good range of methods to teach children effectively. They ask purposeful questions to encourage children to think and introduce new words to expand their language. Staff support children well to discover things for themselves and to make their own decisions. Children use their imaginations as they peel a leek to make their 'soup' and fix a digger with a toy screwdriver. They have some access to information technology, such as a white board. However, children have fewer opportunities to learn about, explore or use technology. Staff engage with parents and keep them informed of their children's learning and development. However, staff do not provide enough support to parents so that they can embed their child's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children remain interested and concentrate well as they explore the well-organised activities provided by staff. They have good opportunities to be independent. Babies and older children can self-select activities. This encourages them to follow their own ideas. Staff value children's work and this is displayed with care. They sensitively support and supervise children, enabling them to explore and manage risks safely. Plenty of opportunities to play outside in the fresh air and nutritious meals help children to stay fit and healthy. Staff act as good role models for children, treating each other and children with respect. They use effective techniques to manage unwanted behaviour. As a result behaviour is good.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. Babies are developing communication skills. Staff use repetition, songs and books to encourage language well. Children draw and paint pictures, choosing from a range of creative resources. They develop their co-ordination, using tricycles and newly introduced tractors. They count and calculate, weigh and measure when making flapjacks. They look at books for pleasure and some begin to recognise and say initial sounds of familiar words. Children are developing key skills in readiness for their next stage in learning and future move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495101 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1077411 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 55 Number of children on roll 33 Name of registered person Ljp Trading Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 5 July 2016 Telephone number 01603454300

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Fresh Steps Day Nursery was registered in 2015. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday for 51 weeks a year and sessions are from 8am until 6pm. The nursery employs eight members of childcare staff and a cook. All childcare staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2, 3 or 4.

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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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