The Elmfield Nursery

The Elmfield Nursery 1 Westfield Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 4YA

p.1

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2017 24 June 2015

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The learning environment throughout the nursery, and particularly outdoors, is highly stimulating and conducive to children's learning. Interesting displays, rich in diversity and novel resources and equipment, mean children are keen to join in and motivated to learn. Children make good progress in all areas of learning.  Partnerships with parents are highly valued and firmly established. There is a wealth of opportunity for parents to be involved in their children's learning, within the nursery and at home. Parents contribute to their children's initial assessments and receive an abundance of information on a range of areas.  There is a strong team spirit and reflective practice is well embedded throughout the staff team. Self-evaluation includes the views of staff, children and parents and is effective in securing improvements to nursery practice.  Positive attachments with key persons supports children's growing confidence as they

p.1

This provision is good

move through the nursery. Babies settle in smoothly and older children relish the opportunity to ask visitors to the nursery questions and invite them to play.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, some staff do not use what they know about each child to challenge them to the highest level, in order to extend their learning even further.  Information gained from the monitoring of progress of different groups of children is not always swiftly actioned to ensure targeted support is implemented.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen good teaching further and ensure that all staff have consistently high expectations of children during activities to help extend their learning even further  respond more swiftly to information gained during the monitoring of the progress made by different groups of children.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning, during play both inside and outside.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager of the nursery.  The inspector spoke to members of staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and held a meeting with the principal, manager and deputy of the nursery.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from emails sent to the inspector and other written comments.  The inspector looked at children's records, evidence of the suitability of staff and a range of other documentation. The inspector discussed the nursery's planning, policies and procedures and self-evaluation.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff are vigilant in identifying concerns about children's safety and well-being, and know the correct reporting procedures to follow. Management follow rigorous recruitment processes to ensure staff are suitable to work with children. Staff are well supported in their roles by management. For example, they receive regular supervision sessions in which they are given opportunities to discuss the development and well-being of their key children. Staff are well qualified, attend training courses and observe one another's teaching to strengthen their skills. Staff work closely with other professionals to meet the needs of children attending. Good information sharing means all adults working with children are aware of their needs.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff know their key children well and plan effectively for their development. Detailed observations and accurate assessments are used to inform planning, along with information from parents. Staff working with babies are calm, expressive and provide a stimulating environment for them to explore. Staff working with older children are animated and, on the whole, support learning very well through good questioning and other effective teaching skills. Children excitedly hunt for bugs outside. Staff suggest they use their magnifying glasses and draw their attention to the detail of the spider's web. Good attention to the physical environment provides children with good opportunities to develop their skills in all areas of learning, during their play inside and outdoors.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's physical and emotional well-being are fostered well. A good focus is placed on supporting children as they move between rooms. For example, children go for visits prior to moving rooms, and key persons share a range of information to further aid good transitions. Children gain a good understanding of safety and managing risk. They navigate safely over the tree branch and climbing frame and use tools safely during their play. Children enjoy activities during health-related projects. For example, they explore what happens when we sneeze and why it is important to visit the opticians. Children's behaviour is excellent. Staff use positive reinforcement and regularly review the nursery rules to help children understand the expectations of their behaviour.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their future learning. Older children become independent in their self-care skills and develop good social awareness. They demonstrate excellent listening skills and enjoy identifying letter sounds and early writing opportunities. Babies and toddlers develop good control in their small- and large-muscle movements and begin to use single words from a young age.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 319169 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1090902 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 101 Number of children on roll 147 Name of registered person Jesmond Nurseries Ltd

p.4

reference number

Date of previous inspection 24 June 2015 Telephone number 0191 284 6060

p.4

reference number

The Elmfield Nursery registered in 1996. The nursery is open each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. In total, 33 staff work at the nursery, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. The manager and deputy are qualified at level 4. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.

p.4

reference 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.

p.4

reference number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

reference number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

reference number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

reference number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5