Little Treasures Nurseries Pinchbeck LTD

Little Treasures Nurseries Pinchbeck LTD 14 Knight Street, Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3RB

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 March 2017 7 June 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

 Babies are cared for in a warm, welcoming environment where they feel quite at home. Staff have good procedures in place to promote babies good health especially during care routines. Babies are able to sleep peacefully when they need to and when awake, they have time and space to explore independently.  Children work well together and are keen to try things for themselves. For example, children join their friends and staff to experiment and see how different balls travel along guttering. They predict what will happen when it reaches the end and listen carefully to staff as they extend learning accordingly.  Children behave well and play happily together. They demonstrate good manners at the meal table and are confident to join in with discussions and listen to others.  The management team uses self-evaluation effectively to identify strengths and areas where enhancements need to be made. Action plans are in place to address these

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This provision is good

issues and to improve outcomes for all children attending.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always find ways to successfully work in partnership with parents and give them opportunities to share information about children's learning at home.  The manager has yet to extend the monitoring of children's development to precisely analyse the impact of teaching on the progress that different groups of children are making.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with parents and find ways to enhance information sharing about children's learning at home  enhance the monitoring procedures to analyse more precisely the impact of teaching and interventions for different groups of children.

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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 proprietor. 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff understand their responsibilities for keeping children safe both inside and out in the garden. They take care as children move around the building and have good procedures in place to ensure older children go up and down stairs safely. Outside, staff are able to risk assess children's play and know where they need more support and attention. For example, staff make sure that children use the slide safely and ride bikes in an area where others are not harmed. Recruitment procedures are good and staff undergo thorough background checks before starting. An induction procedure is in place to ensure staff are familiar with the setting's procedures, policies and practices. Staff undertake training to improve their teaching skills and update themselves on current child protection matters. Managers are reflective and have effective plans in place to make further improvements to the setting. They strive to work in

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

partnership with other providers and this supports children's move to school when the time comes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Babies love investigating and enjoy spending time outside. They use their senses to learn about the natural world around them and are fascinated as staff trickle dry sand onto their hands. Babies have plenty of room to move around and practise their toddling skills. They are beginning to handle different resources confidently and are learning how to carry or roll large balls along the ground. Older children concentrate well as they take part in painting activities and take great pride in their work. They are able to communicate successfully and demonstrate this well as they share delightful conversations with friends. Staff play alongside children and promote learning by helping them find solutions to their problems. For example, children quickly learn how to unblock a rotating sand toy so they can continue their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time at nursery and the company of staff and friends. They know the routines well and show their confidence as they move around the setting happily. Nutritious meals are prepared daily and over the meal table, staff engage children in discussions about healthy foods. The nursery is equipped well and resources support children's learning for all areas of their development. Children learn how to protect themselves and friends as they play outside. For example, children take great care when steering ride-on cars so that they do not crash or bump into others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent in their self-care needs according to their age and stage of development. They show an interest in learning and are inquisitive. Older children listen carefully and are able to follow instructions well. They are able to count and are keen to learn to write. Children are well prepared for their move to school and gain a good range of skills during their time at this nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458268 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1066633 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 35 Number of children on roll 35 Name of registered person Little Treasures Nurseries (Pinchbeck) Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 7 June 2013 Telephone number 01775 724146

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Little Treasures Nurseries Pinchbeck LTD was registered in 2012. The nursery employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, four hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or level 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round except for bank holidays and a week between Christmas and New Year. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm. 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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