Springfield Day Nursery

Springfield Day Nursery 61 Springfield Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3AS

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 September 2017 21 September 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The provider does not have effective systems to ensure all staff are suitable to work with children.  The provider has failed to record information, about vetting and suitability processes that have been completed, for all members of staff.  The provider has failed to notify Ofsted of all changes that affect the nursery.  Self-evaluation is not sufficient to ensure that all statutory requirements are implemented.

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It has the following strengths

 Staff provide a caring environment that welcomes children and their families. They work in partnership with parents to support children in their care and learning needs.  Teaching is good. Staff provide a broad range of interesting and stimulating activities and children are motivated and enthusiastic to join in. All children are making good progress.  Children's physical development is well supported. They benefit from a range of activities such as learning riding bicycles and climbing.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 implement effective systems to ensure that all staff, and any other persons who are likely to have regular contact with children, are suitable 11/09/2017

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Due Date

 ensure information is recorded about the vetting processes that have been undertaken to confirm staff's suitability to work with children 11/09/2017

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of the notification requirements. 11/09/2017

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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 manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the provider and manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the provision.  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 inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The provider has a poor understanding of ensuring that all staff are vetted and that information relating to the suitability checks is recorded. This means children's welfare is not ensured. The provider does not demonstrate an adequate knowledge of the notification requirements and has failed to inform Ofsted of a change to the nursery manager. Additionally, they have failed to notify Ofsted of any change within the partnership. Self-evaluation is not robust enough to identify breaches to the legal requirements. However, staff are qualified and the manager has worked hard to improve support arrangements for staff since the last inspection. She ensures that staff participate in planned supervision meetings and appraisals. Staff benefit from regular team meetings, monitoring and training to continuously improve their practice. This has a positive impact on outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff use a variety of strategies and teaching methods to promote children's learning. Staff accurately assess children's stages of development and identify the support that they need. This enables them to provide children with a range of challenging and enjoyable learning experiences. Children's creative development is well supported. They enjoy designing their own musical instruments and making them using wood and a selection of tools, such as drills and hammers. Children have good opportunities to develop their mathematical skills. They enjoy joining in games with staff where they learn to match numbers and practise their counting skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Significant weaknesses in leadership and management, with regard to the checks carried out to assess staff's suitability, compromise children's welfare. However, children and families are well supported by the provision. The key-person system is effective. Staff have formed positive relationships with their key children and they know them well. Children behave well and display good self-esteem and confidence. Children benefit from a large, well-resourced outdoor area. This means that they have regular access to fresh air and exercise, supporting their physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy investigating and exploring the range of messy play opportunities within the nursery. This promotes their communication development and supports their personal, emotional and social development. All children are making good progress from their starting points. They demonstrate that they feel secure and confident in the nursery which further supports their learning and promotes their progress, Providing a strong foundation for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 251792 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1074709 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 43 Number of children on roll 55 Name of registered person Elizabeth Anne Walker

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 21 September 2016 Telephone number 01284 753902

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Springfield Day Nursery registered in 1975. The nursery employs 12 members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 4, seven at level 3 and two at level 2. The manager holds early years professional status. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8.30am until 5.30pm.

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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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