Little Friends

Little Friends Adbolton Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5AS

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 August 2017 9 March 2015

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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 are very happy and settled in this friendly nursery. Practitioners are highly skilled and sensitive in helping all babies and children form secure attachments. For instance, during nappy changing times practitioners make good use of their knowledge of each individual child to create a positive and bonding experience.  Practitioners have created an exciting and stimulating outdoor environment. Children develop their understanding of the natural world and how to care for living things. They delight as they pick carrots that they have grown to feed to the pet rabbit.  The manager makes effective use of tracking systems to monitor the progress of individual children and groups of children. This helps her to target improvements. For example, increasing free-flow access to the outdoor area to promote boys' engagement in their play and learning.  Practitioners are effectively trained in safeguarding. They are confident in their

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This provision is good

knowledge of child protection procedures and have kept up to date with recent changes to guidance and legislation.  Practitioners communicate well with each other to ensure they deploy themselves effectively throughout the nursery. They carefully observe and supervise babies and children as they play and explore the learning environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, practitioners do not make good use of their knowledge of children's development to focus precisely on how to help children to make rapid progress.

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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

 refine and improve the already good systems for planning and assessments, in order to plan more precisely for children's next steps and help them to achieve rapid progress.

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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 nursery manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery management team. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to a small selection 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. Recruitment and vetting procedures are suitable. The manager ensures vigilant procedures are in place to monitor practitioners' ongoing suitability. The manager and her team are very self-reflective. They use a variety of strategies to drive improvement throughout the nursery. For example, linking with another nursery to share good practice, completing room audits and carrying out peer and manager observations. Peer observations have encouraged practitioners to make better use of open-ended questions. Parents feel informed about their children's learning and care while at nursery. Partnerships are strong and parents describe the nursery as 'a special place that allows parents' peace of mind knowing their children are safe and happy.'

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Practitioners are well qualified and interact positively with children to support their play and learning. Children are given many opportunities to have their own ideas and practitioners effectively follow children's lead in their play. They encourage children to concentrate and to be motivated learners. Practitioners ask purposeful questions to promote children's thinking and problem-solving skills. For example, when children are pretending to wash a pirate ship, practitioners ask questions, such as 'how will you do that?' Older children respond by explaining their ideas and thoughts. Practitioners observe children carefully. They notice when young children become interested in mixing colours so provide them with extra resources to enable them to explore and investigate. Transition meetings and visits with local schools ensure the nursery tailors activities to fully prepare children for their move on to school. For example, children are encouraged to put their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

jumpers on without the support of an adult.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Practitioners are caring, friendly and act as positive role models for children. They manage children's behaviour well and provide calm interactions. Children behave well and understand the daily routines and expectations. Practitioners celebrate children's achievements and build their self-esteem. Mealtimes are social times and another opportunity for children to develop their self-help skills. When the time comes for children to move nursery rooms, the transition is smooth due to effective communication with parents and the staff team. Children have many opportunities to be physically active.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress from their starting points. Babies and children are becoming confident and independent in a variety of different situations. Toddlers and older children select their own resources and babies are learning to feed themselves. Babies are developing good communication skills as they babble and use single words. Older children are able to talk about and reason when solving problems in their play. Children play together well. They understand and follow instructions. Children are gaining key skills for their future learning and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY320857 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1092606 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 30 Number of children on roll 42 Name of registered person Little Friends (Nottingham) Ltd

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 9 March 2015 Telephone number 01159818040

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Little Friends Nursery registered in 2006. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, eight hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, one at level 5 and one at Level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year. 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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