Next Generation Nursery & Schoolies Club Ltd

Next Generation Nursery & Schoolies Club Ltd 118 Wigan Lower Road, Standish Lower Ground, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8JP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2017 17 March 2014

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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 friendly staff team creates a relaxed atmosphere where every child is valued and included.  Staff provide a wealth of exciting play opportunities that children enjoy. Overall, good quality teaching from the enthusiastic staff team helps all children to make good progress.  Staff use effective observation, planning and assessment methods. They find out what children know and plan activities that reflect what they need to learn next. They prepare them well for the next stage in their learning.  Staff have established good working relationships with parents. They regularly share information about children's progress and invite parents to contribute their ideas to support children's learning. For example, parents are encouraged to complete observations of activities children have enjoyed at home. Parents speak very highly of the nursery and the support that they receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, staff do not give children sufficient time to respond to the questions that are asked of them.  The organisation of mealtimes means that some children have to wait for prolonged periods of time and become unsettled.

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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

 support staff to recognise when to offer children more time to consider their thoughts when they ask them questions  review and improve the organisation of mealtimes so that each child's individual needs are fully considered.

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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 completed a joint observation with the deputy nursery manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager, deputy manager and provider. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the nursery's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to a small group of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector had a tour of the nursery.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a robust understanding of their roles and responsibilities relating to child protection. Staff are clear about the procedures to follow, and the signs and symptoms to look out for that may indicate a concern about a child's welfare. The management team tracks the progress of individuals and groups of children consistently, and develops action plans to help them progress. Staff are supported through regular observations of their practice and supervision meetings. They have regular opportunities to attend training, in order to increase their knowledge and skills to help improve outcomes for children. The motivated and ambitious management team takes into account the views of children, parents and staff to drive ongoing improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff in the baby room give young children a secure base from which to explore. They support children to develop their physical skills as they manoeuvre around furniture, sensitively offering reassurance and encouragement. Babies enjoy sessions where they develop their physical skills and awareness of their bodies. Toddlers begin making marks in preparation for early writing and staff help them to develop their problem-solving skills. For example, staff encourage children to persevere as they fit together a train track. Older children develop their mathematical skills through activities, such as laying the table for lunch. They count and recognise written numbers, relishing the responsibility they are given.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and enjoy the time they spend at nursery. They build strong bonds with their key person, who helps them to feel settled and secure. Staff support children well to become independent. For example, children competently carry out hygiene routines, such as washing their hands and blowing their nose, with increasing confidence. Children benefit from eating home-cooked, nutritious meals. Children learn to care for living things as they help to look after the nursery's tortoise. The outdoor area provides a challenging range of opportunities for children to increase their physical skills and learn about keeping safe. Staff adopt a positive approach to behaviour management using age- appropriate and consistent strategies.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages, including those in receipt of additional funding, make good progress. Older children listen well and respond to instructions given by staff. They are becoming confident communicators. Young children develop good social skills, taking turns and sharing equipment. Children develop the key skills required in preparation for school. They are confident, inquisitive and active learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295520 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 1087952 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 - 11 Total number of places 77 Number of children on roll 100 Name of registered person Next Generation Nursery & Schoolies Club Limited

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Date of previous inspection 17 March 2014 Telephone number 01942 826 899

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Next Generation Nursery & Schoolies Club Ltd registered in 2004. It is situated in Wigan. The nursery employs 17 members of childcare staff. Of these, 10 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and one is qualified at level 5. The nursery opens on Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education to children aged 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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