Bright Starts Day Nursery

Bright Starts Day Nursery Unit 1A, Lowercroft Business Park, Lowercroft Road, BURY, Lancashire, BL8 3PA

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 August 2017 1 May 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The manager and staff work well as a close-knit staff team and regularly evaluate the service they provide so that it meets the needs of children and families. They quickly address any areas for development and are constantly reflecting to further improve.  Partnerships with parents are a key strength of the nursery. Parents are fully involved in processes of assessment and their children's learning. Parents are very complimentary about the care their children receive at the nursery.  Staff understand the early years foundation stage and the quality of teaching is good. Activities are planned to support children gain new skills and build their confidence. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  There is an effective key-person system in place. Children have made strong attachments with staff and staff have a deep understanding of children's individual needs. Children's needs are nurtured well as they start nursery.

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This provision is good

 Meaningful partnerships with other professionals are in place to support children's needs. Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities are effectively supported. Staff liaise with other professionals and work together to provide a consistency of care for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, staff do not fully support children's communication and language skills, as they shorten and abbreviate words.  Although there are resources and opportunities for outdoor learning, these are not yet as well established as the learning opportunities provided indoors.

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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

 develop staff knowledge of how to support children even further in their communication and language  enhance learning opportunities in the outside area, so that children can follow their natural interests when playing outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor and outdoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with staff, parents, manager and children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's development records, a sample of policies and procedures, processes for evaluating the nursery and evidence of the qualifications and suitability of staff.  The inspector spoke with a parent and looked at a range of written parent comments during the inspection to take account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. For example, staff are aware of the appropriate authorities to contact if they have concerns regarding a child's welfare. Staff are vigilant in their practice. For example, they check with the manager when an unknown adult arrives at nursery. The manager has identified key strengths and areas for development and the views of parents are actively sought to further develop the nursery provision. Staff are supported well. For example, staff attend weekly staff meetings, have regular supervision meetings and have teaching observations completed. Training has a positive impact on children. For example, staff in pre-school have recently attended training on phonics. The manager regularly tracks children's progress and is aware of any gaps in their learning, these are quickly addressed through interventions. Partnerships with other professionals are in place, particularly at the time when children leave for

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff regularly observe children as they play to identify their stage of development. They assess children's progress and plan for any gaps in their learning. For example, staff plan activities based on pirates to support a child's interests and support new skills. They plan a wide range of activities which supports all children in their learning and development. For example, babies enjoy sensory play as they squash paint in between their fingers, toddlers enjoy painting their feet and making footprints and pre-school children enjoy using chalks in the outdoor area. Staff are enthusiastic and regularly join in with children's play, showing them different ways to use resources and prompting them to attempt new things. Parents are involved in their child's learning and regularly share information about activities children enjoy at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The support for children's care and well-being is outstanding. The nursery is extremely homely, with a small staff team who knows children's needs exceptionally well. Children quickly form close bonds with staff as staff mirror home routines. Staff speak with parents every day and are very conscious of providing consistency of care for children so they are settled and happy. Staff remind children to use their manners, take turns and help one another. Children listen to staff and they enjoy working as a team, such as when everyone helps to tidy up. Behaviour is excellent. Healthy lifestyles are promoted and there are healthy menus and swimming lessons. Children learn about the wider world. For example, they have numerous outings and invite people to come into nursery to talk about their job roles.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children progress well in their learning and development. They are confident, happy children who are not afraid to attempt new things and explore the world around them. They have high levels of independence and are very well prepared with skills for future learning, such as when they prepare to make the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468155 Local authority Bury Inspection number 1088214 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 - 5 Total number of places 46 Number of children on roll 29 Name of registered person Bright Starts Nursery (Bury) Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 1 May 2014 Telephone number 0161 7639976

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Bright Starts Day Nursery registered in 2013. The nursery employs six childcare staff. Of these, four hold recognised early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for 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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