The Village Nursery In Little Stukeley

The Village Nursery In Little Stukeley The Exchange, Ermine Street, Huntingdon, PE28 4BG

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2017 31 May 2016

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The provider has not been able to ensure that staffing arrangements continue to meet the qualification requirements. There is no one who is capable and suitably qualified to act as deputy in the absence of the manager.  The provider has yet to gather the views of parents and carers to help her evaluate and review the quality of the provision.  Children are not consistently supported to concentrate, persevere and extend their own learning. At times, staff move children on to other activities before they are ready.

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It has the following strengths

 The owner has taken positive steps to address almost all of the weaknesses identified at the last inspection. She has expanded her own understanding of effective teaching and has applied her knowledge well to planning and evaluating the activities.  Children benefit from enjoyable activities that take into account their individual interests and learning needs. They have good opportunities to explore different materials, textures and colours.  Staff are skilled in supporting children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work well with parents and other agencies to provide children with the extra help they need.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that there is a named deputy who is capable and qualified to take charge in the manager's absence. 23/03/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 broaden self-evaluation to take account of the view of parents and carers  review nursery routines to provide children with more time to become involved in activities, develop their own ideas and expand their own learning.

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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. She looked at children's learning records and assessments of their progress.  The inspector spoke with the provider, the manager and the children at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector discussed a specific learning activity with the provider.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. The action plan for improvement was discussed.  The inspector took account of the view of parents through conversations with staff and the provider.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Since the last inspection the owner of the nursery has attempted to address the qualifications requirement. She has employed qualified practitioners to support the new manager and take charge in her absence. However, she has not been able to retain these or quickly recruit suitable new personnel. On at least one occasion, the owner has had to close the nursery for the day. Other aspects of the provision are much improved. The owner has instigated professional development plans for herself and her manager. She has taken advice and guidance to increase her understanding of good teaching practice. Safeguarding is effective. The owner and the manager have a suitable understanding of local child protection arrangements. They are familiar with the procedures to follow if there are concerns about a child's welfare. Self-evaluation of the provision is emerging, although the views of parents and carers have not yet been sought.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The manager is highly qualified and is motivated and enthusiastic. She knows the children well and understands their interests. She plans a broad range of activities that engages and challenges children well. Children's development is carefully tracked to ensure they all make expected progress in their learning. Practitioners support children to develop their language skills. They talk to the children as they play, comment on their activities and use sign language to enhance their understanding. Children are keen to listen to stories. They are encouraged to use varied materials, such as sand, dough, rice and cereals to explore quantity, texture and colour. Occasionally, practitioners do not give children enough time to explore activities and expand their own learning. Parents are kept well informed about their children's activities and have daily discussions with practitioners.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

At times, the lack of suitable staffing effects children's welfare and, on occasions, their regular attendance. That being said, children settle well and have good emotional attachments to practitioners. Parents provide comprehensive information about their children's home lives to help practitioners meet their individual needs from the outset. Meals and snacks are healthy and nutritious. Children's individual dietary needs are carefully adhered so that they eat safe and suitable food. Young children's overall health is promoted well. Children make good use of the nursery garden and have daily opportunities for exercise indoors and out. They are helped to develop good hygiene routines as practitioners support them to wash their hands at appropriate times.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress in their development. They develop confident attitudes to their learning and enjoy the activities. Resources are plentiful and organised well to help children make choices and develop their independence. Children have varied opportunities to make marks as, for example, they play with paint, play dough and chalks. Overall, they are suitably prepared for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482639 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1053658 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 - 3 Total number of places 42 Number of children on roll 4 Name of registered person Sarah El-Neil

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Date of previous inspection 31 May 2016 Telephone number 01480 455688

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The Village Nursery In Little Stukeley was registered in November 2014 and is privately owned. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm for 51 weeks of the year. Optional early starts are available according to parental demand. During some school holidays the nursery runs a play scheme for older children. The manager, who works alongside the provider, holds qualified teacher status. The nursery offers funded early education places for eligible 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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