Safehands Green Start Nursery @ Monks Coppenhall

Safehands Green Start Nursery @ Monks Coppenhall Monks Coppenhall Childrens Centre, Remer Street, CREWE, CW1 4LY

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2017 23 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

 Teaching is consistently good. Staff place a good emphasis on children's learning through the nursery routine and the motivating range of learning experiences provided.  Staff use an effective range of observation, assessment and planning to help recognise children's progress and plan activities that challenge their learning.  Relationships with parents are strong. Staff make the time to speak to parents daily and keep them up to date about their children's progress and care.  Staff have a warm and loving approach and help children foster a sense of belonging.  Staff work closely with the local schools to help support the children's care, welfare and education when they move on to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Systems to rigorously monitor staff practice and provide sharply focused professional development opportunities are not highly effective in raising the quality of teaching and care to an exceptional level.  Staff do not always plan highly challenging experiences for the most able children or identify precisely where children who speak English as an additional language need more support to help them make the very best possible progress.

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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

 enhance further the systems in place to monitor staff practice and development opportunities in order to raise the quality of teaching and care to an exceptional level  refine the planning for the most able children and those who speak English as an additional language so that they make the very best possible progress.

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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 manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager and childcare operations manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The experienced leadership team has clear roles and responsibilities and offers good support and guidance to the manager and staff team. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. All staff have an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues and know the procedures to follow if they are concerned about a child. Staff benefit from regular supervision, meetings and targeted training to ensure safeguarding is a central focus in their work. Self-evaluation is used well and includes the views of staff, parents and children. The feedback gathered is used well to inform the action plan in place, in order to help maintain and build on the good practice achieved.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff are enthusiastic and quickly capture the children's attention and ensure they learn and develop from the experiences provided. Children enjoy the routine and respond well to changes. For example, children quickly settle down for group time. Staff use this time well to teach children about the weather and days of the week, and also to consider numbers and link letters and sounds. Staff carefully plan for their individual groups and children equally show good levels of involvement during these activities. For example, one group create and decorate their telescopes in relation to their favourite story. Another group carefully use mirrors to consider similarities and differences in the way they look, and create self portraits. Staff use these opportunities well to focus on introducing new vocabulary, concepts and ideas. Staff provide rich learning opportunities, such as natural and everyday items for children to freely explore colour, texture and shape.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff caring for babies are gentle, attentive and respond quickly to their individual care needs. Babies confidently and freely move around their environment, exploring from what is made available. Staff work hard to consult with children and they have been involved in making the rules. Consequently, children are very well behaved and understand what is expected of them, and know some rules are in place for their safety. Staff place a good focus on children learning about the importance of exercise and a healthy diet. A topic about where foods come from and ensuring the meals provided are healthy contributes to promoting children's well-being. Children have access to a challenging outdoor area, which is used well to extend their physical development and learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those receiving additional funding, make good progress from their starting points. The gap in attainment of children who speak English as an additional language is narrowing. Many of these children start with lower starting points and they progress well. Children show good levels of concentration and involvement during activities and enjoy learning. Children are confident in their environment, have their special friends and enjoy their imaginary games. Children are inquisitive, keen to solve problems and enjoy making marks and writing. They acquire the key skills required in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440889 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1065828 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 - 5 Total number of places 54 Number of children on roll 94 Name of registered person Safehands Nurseries Limited

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 23 September 2013 Telephone number 01270 748234

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Safehands Green Start Nursery @ Monks Coppenhall is owned and managed by Safehands Green Start Nurseries Limited. It was registered in 2011. The nursery is open each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. There are 10 members of staff employed by the nursery. Of these, one holds an early years qualification at level 4, six hold level 3, and three hold level 2.

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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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