High View Nursery

High View Nursery 2 Viewforth Terrace, Fulwell, Sunderland, SR5 1PZ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2017 10 September 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

 Leaders and managers have a clear drive for the ongoing development of the nursery by effectively identifying aspects for improvement. They regularly evaluate the quality of provision, taking into account the views of parents.  Staff follow children's interests as they play. They use these to effectively motivate and engage them as they learn important skills. All children make good progress in their learning.  Staff gather information from parents regarding children's daily routines and care needs when they first start. This helps them to support children to settle in quickly.  Children learn to behave well. Staff act as positive role models as they help children learn to share and take turns with each other.  Staff have good partnerships with parents. Parents are warmly welcomed into the setting. They are provided with a range of information which helps them support children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The organisation of daily routines is not fully effective in engaging all children in activities.  Occasionally, staff miss opportunities to extend children's thinking and challenge them in 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

 review the organisation of daily routines to help engage children more effectively in activities  improve staff's questioning skills and extend and challenge children's thinking and learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with staff and children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the nursery manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery management. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to 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 have a good knowledge of their responsibilities to protect children from harm. They complete regular training and detailed policies and procedures are very well implemented to support their practice. The management team ensures staff participate in planned supervision meetings and appraisals. Staff benefit from regular team meetings, monitoring and training to continuously improve their practice. This has a positive impact on outcomes for children. Self-evaluation processes work well. Parents and staff contribute to changes and are actively involved in reviewing the benefits for children's learning. Children's individual progress is checked to identify any gaps in their learning and development. This ensures children receive any additional support they may need. Partnerships with local schools and other settings are continually strengthening. Parents speak highly of the staff and the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

service that they provide. They are extremely happy and say that their children's social skills and communication have improved since coming to nursery.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's progress is monitored and tracked to identify any areas where development is not as expected. Staff gather information from parents about children's starting points and keep detailed records of their first few weeks. This helps to show the initial progress that children make. The quality of teaching is good. The staff know the children well and, overall, they plan some worthwhile activities based on their individual interests. For example, toddlers are encouraged to explore different cereals to experiment with texture and making marks. Older children enjoy using their imagination to create a gloop potion using different colours and smells. Staff use mathematical language when playing alongside children. They talk about the how much water to mix into the potion and describe the colours and shapes they have created.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

All children, especially babies, form secure attachments with their key persons who have a good knowledge of their individual needs, interests and routines. Children settle with ease, are confident and emotionally secure. Staff promote healthy lifestyles. They provide children with regular outside play and support children well to make healthy food choices. All children develop skills that encourage them to do things for themselves. For example, at mealtimes older children manage tasks independently, such as setting the table, choosing their own food and serving themselves. This helps to develop their confidence and sense of belonging as they learn and try new skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are growing in confidence and are building friendships. They make good progress from their starting points. Children are enthusiastic learners. They are motivated and enjoy trying new experiences. Staff effectively support children to develop basic skills, such as communication and number skills. Children are well prepared for the next steps in their learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY217519 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1064279 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 - 17 Total number of places 75 Number of children on roll 97 Name of registered person Barbara Bryner Gerits

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 10 September 2013 Telephone number 0191 5499075

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High View Nursery was registered in 2002. The nursery employs 18 members of childcare staff. Of these, 17 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including one with qualified teacher status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7am until 6.30pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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