Killamarsh Village Day Nursery And Pre-School Limited

Killamarsh Village Day Nursery And Pre-School Limited Sheepcote Road, Killamarsh, SHEFFIELD, South Yorkshire, S21 1DU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2017 3 April 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

 Children's personal, social and emotional development are promoted well through regular praise and reassurance. Children develop strong bonds and attachments with their key person and demonstrate that they are happy and settled.  The well-qualified team regularly observes children and makes assessments of their development. This information is used to help identify next steps in children's learning and to plan challenging and interesting activities. Children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress across all areas of their learning and development.  Staff work well in partnership with parents. They keep them informed about their children's progress and well-being, and help them to support children's learning at home.  The management team and staff are enthusiastic about their roles. They attend regular training to keep their skills and knowledge up to date.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always seek detailed information from parents about what children can already do when they first start.  The management team does not fully consider the views of parents when evaluating the quality of the provision. Targets for future development are not yet sharply focused on raising standards to an outstanding level.

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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

 obtain more information from parents about their children's prior achievements when they first start at the nursery  make better use of the views of parents when evaluating the quality of the provision and sharpen the focus of targets for future development.

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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. 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 have completed child protection training and are fully aware of the procedure to follow if they have any concerns about children. Robust procedures for recruitment, supervision and checking the ongoing suitability of staff are implemented well. This has a positive impact on the outcomes for children. Children's safety and welfare are given high priority. Staff supervise children well and are attentive towards their needs. The manager and staff closely monitor the progress of different groups of children to identify any gaps in their learning. They are proactive in seeking additional support from other agencies so that targeted interventions can be sought. All children, including children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points. Feedback from parents is extremely complimentary. They rate the staff highly and say that children thrive in the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff know children well and provide a wide range of exciting activities that follows children's interests and promotes their learning. Staff involve themselves in children's play and interact warmly to guide and extend their learning. Babies and toddlers concentrate intently as they experiment with water and chase bubbles. Staff promote children's language and communication skills particularly well. They engage children in purposeful discussions and wait patiently for their responses. Older children enjoy making up stories about transport and outings to the seaside. They relish telling staff about the pictures they are painting and naming the shapes they have made out of dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment is bright and welcoming. A wide range of interesting resources, toys and equipment is available to support children's play and learning. Children thoroughly enjoy playing and being active outdoors. Staff provide nutritious snacks and teach children about the importance of eating healthily. Children learn about the wider world and how to accept and respect differences in others. Children's behaviour is good. They make friends easily and play together well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and enthusiastic as they make independent choices about what they want to do. They are self-assured and motivated learners. Children show interest in all activities and gain a sense of pride in their achievements. They are good thinkers and enjoy solving problems. Children are developing the skills, knowledge and attitudes to learning that prepare them well for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383579 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1088068 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 42 Number of children on roll 117 Name of registered person Killamarsh Village Day Nursery and Pre-School Limited

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Date of previous inspection 3 April 2014 Telephone number 01142488382

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Killamarsh Village Day Nursery and Pre-School Limited registered in 2008. The nursery employs 22 members of staff. Of these, 20 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 8am 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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