Meadowside Preschool Nursery

Meadowside Preschool Nursery Meadowside Nursery, Meadow Croft, Stoke On Trent, ST3 3DT

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2017 23 September 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 management team has worked hard to bring about a marked improvement in the overall quality of the nursery. New senior room staff have been carefully selected to make sure they have a secure knowledge of how to best promote children's learning. They monitor the staff's practice to make sure they use a wide range of effective teaching strategies so that children make good progress.  Staff provide a carefully planned environment that is based on the interests of the children. They provide children with a range of exploratory experiences that encourages a multisensory approach to learning, increasing children's engagement and focus.  There is a relaxed and happy atmosphere within the nursery. Children enjoy close relationships with their key persons who help them feel settled, secure and therefore ready to learn.  Partnerships with parents and schools are good. Staff have developed links with the

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This provision is good

local authority advisors. This helps staff to evaluate and build upon their practice to make sure children continue to make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not use the information they gather from observing children as effectively as possible to support children to make rapid progress in their learning.  There are not enough opportunities for children to gain a greater awareness of how they differ from, or are similar to, other people.

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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

 make full use of the accurate next steps in children's learning, as already identified by their key person, to guide planning even more precisely and to support children's learning even further  provide children with more opportunities to build on their respect for, and understanding of, the similarities and differences between themselves and others in the wider community.

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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 evaluated staff's assessment of children's progress and how they plan for children's next steps in their learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the manager and one of the directors of the company.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager and one of the directors of the company. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children spoken to on the day and from information included in the nursery's own parent survey.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff are aware of the procedure they must follow if they have any concerns about a child. They have regular individual support meetings where they can discuss any concerns and their strengths and development opportunities. The baby-room leader has recently completed training on aspiring to create an outstanding baby room. She provides an environment that stimulates babies' senses and encourages exploration. The management team analyses and reflects on the progress of individual and specific groups of children and compares these across the nursery. This helps to make sure that children who need support to catch up with their peers are quickly identified and planned for.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are provided with plenty of stimulus for using their imagination. For example, pre-school children participate in the role play area using real carrots, lemons, limes melons and potatoes. They play in a group and use language to recreate roles and experiences in their play. Staff plan activities to develop children's speaking and listening skills well. For example, they introduce the pre-school children to different instruments and the sounds they make. Staff then hide each one behind a screen and ask the pre- school children to identify which instrument has been played. Staff support children well so that they develop the skills they need in readiness for school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The nursery promotes children's good health by making sure they receive a nutritious diet and daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Children take manageable risks in their play as they use the climbing and balancing equipment outside. When needed, toddlers are reminded to share. Staff in the baby room provide opportunities for children to learn about animals from first-hand experiences. For example, they talk to the children about the animal noises they can hear outside. Staff pick the children up to show them the sheep in the field next to the outdoor play area to consolidate their learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Babies are curious and eager to explore. They babble as they closely examine the chalk pieces and the sealed transparent bags, each filled with feathers, glitter, flour and sand. Toddlers concentrate as they take turns in throwing and catching the foam dice and counting the numbers on it. Pre-school children build with the bricks together in a small group. They concentrate well, discuss strategies and ideas and correctly name the brick shapes. During such activities, the pre-school children confidently talk about their home experiences and listen to others. Children explore freely, use their imagination and make good progress. They develop the skills they need for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479663 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1075308 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 - 8 Total number of places 60 Number of children on roll 23 Name of registered person KOB Enterprises Ltd.

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Date of previous inspection 23 September 2016 Telephone number 01782599177

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Meadowside Preschool Nursery registered in 2014 and is managed by a private limited company. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, seven hold an appropriate early years qualification. Two of these hold a qualification at level 6, one holds a qualification at level 5, three hold a qualification at level 3 and one holds a qualification at level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.15am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for three-and four-year- old children. It also cares for older children before and after school and during school holidays.

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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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