Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chafford Hundred Station Side

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chafford Hundred Station Side Howard Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays, Essex, RM16 6YJ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2017 1 October 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

 The manager and staff are extremely dedicated and enthusiastic about their roles. The quality of teaching is consistently good, and sometimes outstanding. Staff are skilled in tuning into children's interests and supporting their learning through play and well- planned activities.  Staff have very high expectations of what children can achieve. There is strong focus on helping children to acquire early literacy skills. When they are ready, staff skilfully support children in learning letter names and sounds. Some children are beginning to read words and simple sentences.  Children develop strong bonds and attachments to the adults caring for them. The key person system is very effective in meeting children's individual needs. Staff celebrate their achievements and praise their efforts. This helps to build their confidence and self-esteem.  The management team works hard to continually improve and raise standards across

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This provision is good

the nursery. It recognises the importance of regularly evaluating the provision for children and works closely with the local authority to achieve this.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to explore a greater range of natural objects are not routinely offered to promote their investigation of different materials and textures.

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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

 help staff in planning more opportunities for children to develop their growing awareness of different textures and materials as they explore a greater range of natural resources.

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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. 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

Leadership and management of the nursery are strong and staff receive good support for their professional development. The manager has high expectations of the staff team and provides very effective systems of performance management. The manager oversees the educational programmes and checks that all children are making progress. Any gaps in their learning are quickly identified, and targeted support is put in place. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff attend relevant training courses and are confident about the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The manager follows robust procedures when recruiting and vetting staff to ensure they are suitable to work with children. She is aware of her responsibility to notify Ofsted of significant events. The partnerships with children's families are very good. Staff give advice on how children can be supported at home. Parents spoken to at the time of the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

inspection were very complimentary about the nursery.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff work well together and provide a wide range of learning opportunities. They know the children very well. Key persons can talk in detail about what their children know and can do, and how they plan to help them progress. Staff interact well with the children, supporting and promoting their communication and language skills. Babies and toddlers have many opportunities to enjoy stories, rhymes and songs. Older children have fun working in small groups, developing their concentration and listening skills. Children enjoy making marks with the water and brushes outside. They are encouraged to recognise and write their name, which supports their early literacy skills. Children enjoy using resources that capture their interest, such as making dinosaur footprints. Staff encourage them to use mathematical language to compare the different sizes of the footprints.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff establish clear routines with the children. The learning environment is developmentally appropriate and well organised. Children learn to behave very well. They are very comfortable and often go to their favourite adult for a cuddle. Staff respond affectionately, providing children with a strong sense of belonging and promoting their emotional well-being. Children enjoy daily outdoor play, which supports their understanding of a healthy lifestyle. Meals provided are balanced and nutritious and take account of individual dietary needs. Children demonstrate a clear awareness of how to keep themselves safe, such as using cutlery safely at mealtimes. Transitions in the nursery are managed sensitively and in partnership with parents.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are becoming confident, independent learners. Children who require additional support in their learning make good progress as teaching is focused on their individual needs and interests. Staff work very closely with parents and other professionals to ensure children receive appropriate support and are fully included. Staff place a high emphasis on children's personal development to ensure they are well prepared and acquire the skills they need for future learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 403955 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1064158 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 92 Number of children on roll 128 Name of registered person Just Learning Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 1 October 2013 Telephone number 01375 480600

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Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chafford Hundred Station Side was registered in 2001. The nursery employs 21 members of childcare staff. Of these, 15 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The manager holds a level 4 qualification. The nursery also employs a member of staff with qualified teacher status. The nursery opens 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.

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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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