Flying Start Day Nursery Chigwell Limited

Flying Start Day Nursery Chigwell Limited Healthcare Centre, 548 Limes Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5NT

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 February 2017 Not applicable

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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

 Children benefit from a caring and inclusive learning environment. They are happy, confident and feel secure because staff build positive relationships with them. This helps children to settle well at the nursery and to develop secure bonds with the adults caring for them.  Staff have developed a very good two-way partnership with parents. They provide parents with detailed information about their children's progress and guide them in extending learning at home. Parents praise the nursery staff for their friendly, warm approach.  The manager and her staff form an effective team and work together with enthusiasm. They demonstrate a strong commitment to continuously improving the quality of children's learning experiences. Self-evaluation is ongoing and is successfully used to identify where the provision can be enhanced.  Teaching is good. Staff observe, and interact with, children as they play. These skilful

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This provision is good

interactions extend and challenge children's learning. This means that all children are developing their communication and language skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the manager has introduced a system for tracking children's progress, this is not yet refined enough to inform more-rigorous analysis of the impact of teaching and intervention for different groups of children.  At times, staff do not consider the interruption to children's free play and learning when they call them to participate in some of the daily routines.

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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

 refine the tracking of children's progress, in order to inform more-rigorous analysis of the impact of teaching and intervention for different groups of children  minimise the risk of interruptions to the learning of children when they are enthused and engaged in their chosen play.

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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 manager and provider. 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

Safeguarding is effective. The provider undertakes the required checks on all staff to ensure that they are suitable to work with children. Staff have a good knowledge of how to promote children's welfare and safety, and are clear about the reporting procedures. The manager arranges training for staff and provides regular guidance to help them improve their practice. Staff attend courses to strengthen their knowledge and skills. The manager seeks the views of staff, parents, children and others to continue to provide a good quality service. Staff establish effective partnerships with parents and other professionals to ensure consistency in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff use regular observations to assess children's learning and development. They accurately identify next steps in learning and plan a range of varied and interesting activities to support all children's learning. Staff work closely with parents to support children who speak English as an additional language. Staff play alongside children and respond well to their evolving interests. Children demonstrate that they have good attitudes to learning. They use their imagination well in their play. For example, they roll, pat and cut play dough into different shapes and sizes, and talk about their favourite food. They experiment with different paints and glitter, and create imaginative pictures. Children explore different musical instruments, and sing and dance to music. They love books and are very keen to share their ideas about their favourite characters and recall the story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are good role models. They help the children to consider the feelings and emotions of others, to support them to manage their behaviour appropriately. Consequently, the atmosphere in the nursery is calm and friendly. Children learn to share resources fairly, take turns and help tidy toys. Staff help children know about the benefits of eating nutritious meals and the importance of personal hygiene. For example, children enjoy eating vegetables and know that milk and water are good for them. Staff conduct thorough, regular checks of both the indoor and outdoor environment to ensure that children remain safe and secure.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress given their starting points and capabilities. Children enjoy good relationships with the staff and each other and develop good social skills. They are kind and helpful and are eager to take part in activities and have a go. Children are active and independent learners and are inquisitive to try new things. They are keen on sharing their ideas and experiences and contribute towards group activities. Children develop confidence and high levels of self-esteem. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, acquire the skills and attitudes that promote future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482332 Local authority Essex Inspection number 999001 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 50 Name of registered person Flying Start Day Nursery Chigwell Limited

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07908706663

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Flying Start Day Nursery Chigwell Limited was registered in 2014. The nursery employs eight members of staff. Of these, four hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and one at level 6. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 6.30pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It supports a number of 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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