Daisy Chain Home Nursery

Report for Childcare on Domestic Premises

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 February 2017 10 May 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 providers and staff have worked hard to address the weaknesses identified at the last inspection. They have been proactive in driving improvements forward. Ongoing evaluation and effective action planning demonstrates a firm commitment to maintaining a good quality provision.  Staff are kind, friendly and caring. Children form positive relationships with staff and settle quickly. They are happy and eager to play and learn.  The indoor areas are bright and inviting and the outdoor space is a real asset. Children enjoy a wealth of inspiring opportunities outside, where they can explore and expand their imaginations freely.  Partnerships with parents are well established. Staff have developed a good two-way flow of information to ensure the needs of all children are consistently met. Parents are happy with the service provided.  Staff have developed effective links with other professionals. As a result, children with

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This provision is good

special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information from observations and assessment is not always used as precisely as possible to identify what children need to learn next. As a result, individual children's learning is not always meticulously planned for.  Staff do not always fully challenge the older or most able children during planned or adult-led activities.

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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

 make the most of what is known about individual children's achievements, so that teaching focuses even more sharply on what individual children need to learn next, to help close any gaps in children's learning at a faster rate  provide more challenge for children, particularly for the older or most able children, in order to help them make the 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 one of the nursery managers.  The inspector held a meeting with the providers. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Secure procedures are in place to report any concerns staff have about children's welfare, and staff are vigilant to the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. The manager updates staff with any new developments in safeguarding practice and ensures their knowledge is robust. Recruitment procedures are good. These include suitability checks for all staff. Furthermore, staff complete detailed daily risk assessments that help to ensure children's safety. All staff are qualified and receive regular supervision and appraisals to enhance their knowledge and teaching skills further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Effective systems are in place to gather information about children's starting points when they join the nursery. This enables staff to plan and provide activities for the children to enjoy as they progress and develop from the start. Staff track children's progress frequently. They assess and evaluate their development across all areas of learning. This helps to ensure that any gaps in their learning are monitored and addressed. Children are presented with many opportunities to look at the environment and the natural world. For example, staff encourage them to plant bulbs and observe what happens over time. Children enjoy talking about the different stages of growth and confidently explain that bulbs need soil, sunshine and water to grow into flowers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is well supported in this small, friendly setting. Gradual settling-in sessions help children to get to know the environment, staff and other children before they start. Staff caring for babies are attentive and respond quickly to their individual care needs. Staff support children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. They encourage healthy eating and support children to be physically active both inside and outdoors. Children show independence and enjoy simple tasks. For example, children are keen to volunteer as helpers at mealtimes. They help to cut and prepare their own snacks. Staff are consistent in their approach to behaviour management. They remind children about the need for good listening and good sitting. As a result, children know what is expected of them and are well behaved.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of additional funding, make good progress from their starting points. Those children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities receive a good range of support to help them catch up with their peers' development. Children are interested in counting and measuring, which helps to develop their understanding of maths. Early writing skills are developing as children make marks and form recognisable letters. Children are confident communicators as they engage in conversation with staff, visitors and their friends. Young children spend their time busily exploring and investigating what is on offer, such as foam and sand. Children gain the key skills to help prepare them for school and the next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205169 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1052730 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 41

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Telephone number

Daisy Chain Home Nursery was registered in 1994. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff. Of these, nine hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and two at level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children. The nursery supports children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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