Cascade Nursery

Cascade Nursery 36 Nelson Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6AT

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 September 2017 26 November 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 benefit from a warm and nurturing learning environment. Staff give children lots of reassurance and praise as they learn new skills. Children develop a good sense of belonging.  Staff are fully aware of each child's care and learning needs. They observe and track children's progress to identify their achievements and target any areas that require further support effectively.  Parents speak highly of the service they receive. They praise the caring and nurturing staff and find that their children make good developmental progress from their starting points.  The manager monitors the educational programme well, ensuring the experiences provided accurately reflect children's interests and stage of development.  Strong partnerships with local schools help staff support children's emotional well-being and provide continuity in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Systems to monitor the quality of teaching and evaluate staff practice do not focus sufficiently on raising the quality of teaching to the highest levels.  Staff do not always organise daily routines and group activities well enough to ensure that all children are highly engaged and able to fully concentrate.

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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

 build on the current arrangements for the performance management of staff so that it focuses more specifically on raising the quality of teaching to the highest possible levels  review the organisation of routines and group activities so that children's levels of concentration and engagement are at the highest levels.

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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 manager 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 talked to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The manager and staff team work very well together, evaluate the provision and are keen to improve outcomes for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The manager organises the nursery effectively to meet all legal requirements successfully. All staff are clear about the procedures they must follow should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. Robust recruitment and vetting procedures ensure staff working with children are suitable to do so. Communication with parents is strong. Parents receive daily information on the activities provided and have regular meetings to share knowledge of their children's next steps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff are well qualified and knowledgeable. They use the information they obtain from observations to assess what children can do and plan for what they need to learn next. Children have good opportunities to engage in activities to develop their imagination. For example, they enjoy going on a pretend teddy bear's picnic and making potions in the outdoor kitchen. Staff provide many opportunities to extend children's literacy skills, for example, they enjoy looking at books, and listening to their favourite stories. They enjoy practising their writing skills during role-play activities. Children confidently explore numbers, shape and size during daily routines and activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are very calm and nurturing. They provide a welcoming and homely atmosphere to help support children's emotional well-being. They are good role models who play alongside children, helping them to understand how to share and take turns. Staff praise positive behaviour that successfully boosts children's self-esteem. They provide good opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. For example, they make good use of local parks and the beach. Children thoroughly enjoy riding bikes and playing with balls in the outdoor area. Staff talk to children about healthy food choices as they enjoy their snack. Children learn to respect differences and have opportunities to learn about people from different communities. For example, children explore various cultural festivals and celebrations.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They demonstrate their independence when they put on their coats, pour drinks at the snack table and select resources to support their interests. Children are enthusiastic in their play and experience a wealth of activities throughout the nursery. They learn key skills in preparation for their next stage in learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254008 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1103338 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 22 Number of children on roll 42 Name of registered person Gail Eccles

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Date of previous inspection 26 November 2014 Telephone number 01493 657736

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Cascade Nursery registered in 1994. The nursery employs six members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications between levels 2 and 5. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, for 50 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 8.45am until 12.30pm and 1.15.pm until 4.30pm. 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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