Partou Kingsway Day Nursery & Pre-School

Stepping Stones St George 227 Kingsway, St George, Bristol, BS5 8NT

p.1

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 August 2017 Not applicable

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

 Although the nursery has recently opened, the management team has created a captivating and exciting environment, both inside and outside.  Children part easily from their parents when they arrive. They thoroughly enjoy their time at nursery, are keen to see their friends and eager to join in with activities.  Staff know the children well and plan a wide range of interesting activities for them. This results in children making independent choices about their play.  Babies flourish in the warm and welcoming environment. Skilled staff are particularly sensitive to their needs which results in children being happy, settled and confident.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Systems to monitor how staff can further improve the quality of teaching, are in their infancy.  Staff do not consistently provide older children with clear expectations of behaviour during boisterous play.

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

 develop systems to monitor staff interactions with children and provide useful feedback about how they can further improve the quality of teaching  provide opportunities for older children to learn about rules and limits to help them understand how to play safely.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the range of activities provided for children in the nursery.  The inspector spoke with children, staff, the area manager and the nursery manager at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector reviewed a range of documentation including policies and procedures, evidence of staff suitability and children's assessment records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector observed interactions between staff and children throughout the inspection.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The management team is committed to continually improve the quality of care and learning. There are effective systems in place for staff to assess and monitor children's learning and all staff have an accurate overview of children's progress. The manager knows what works well. However, systems to monitor the quality of teaching are in the early stages. Safeguarding is effective. Staff are knowledgeable about child protection matters and they know what action to take if they have a concern about a child's welfare. Staff induction prepares staff well for their roles. Good recruitment procedures ensure that staff are suitable to work with children. Thorough risk assessments and effective security systems ensure children are kept safe. Staff get on well and work closely with each other. Partnerships with parents are very good. Parents are kept informed on all aspects of their children's care, learning and development. Parents are extremely complimentary about the

p.3

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

nursery and the positive impact staff have on their children.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff plan meaningful activities and experiences using high-quality resources that focus on children's interests. Consequently children delight in joining in with the activities provided. For example, pre-school children are absorbed and thoroughly enjoy a familiar story using puppets and props. They eagerly anticipate what is going to happen next and staff skilfully involve younger children so they are included too. Staff use resources imaginatively. For example, thoughtful staff who work with toddlers take a genuine interest in children's experience of travel and make pretend passports and tickets for them to use in their role play. This helps children make sense of the world around them. Children are very happy. They form strong relationships with staff which gives them a good sense of belonging.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are kind and calm and are good role models. Children cooperate, listen to each other and take turns. Boys and girls of all ages play together and generally the older children look out for the younger children. Children settle easily and quickly. This is because staff gather all relevant information from parents about their child’s stage of development and home routines. Staff ensure that babies have things that are familiar to them so they feel comfortable in a new place. Children enjoy healthy and nutritious food. Mealtimes are calm and sociable occasions and children learn good table manners. Staff sit with the children, give them sufficient time to eat their food and support them to learn how to use a knife and fork.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are familiar with all staff who work in the nursery and are well prepared for their move up to other rooms and on to school. Children take part in daily physical activity, which helps them use their muscles and contributes to their overall health and well-being. Children learn to be independent and feel a great sense of pride when they master a new skill.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY543310 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1109808 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 36 Name of registered person Little Acorns (South West) Limited

p.4

reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 0117 9612615

p.4

reference number

Stepping Stones St George was registered in April 2017 and is based in St George, Bristol. It is one of several nurseries owned by Little Acorns (South West) Ltd. The nursery opens from 7.30am until 6pm each weekday throughout the year. The nursery is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are six members of staff who hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above.

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