Willow House Day Nursery

Willow House Day Nursery 90 Railway Road, Adlington, CHORLEY, Lancashire, PR6 9RB

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 September 2017 26 March 2013

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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

 The well-established staff team provides a calm, caring and stimulating environment. This helps children to grow in confidence and form close relationships with staff and other children.  Children benefit from the staff's strong partnerships with parents. Parents receive regular information about their children's learning, development and progress. They find the regular newsletter helps them to keep up to date with the nursery's activities, policies and procedures.  The quality of teaching is good and all children make good progress from their individual starting points.  The manager and staff monitor children's progress and identify any gaps in their learning. They work effectively with other professionals to ensure any gaps are addressed swiftly and closed.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 While staff ask children questions during play, they do not always allow enough time for them to formulate their response and reply. This does not support their problem- solving and thinking skills to the highest level.  The tracking of children's development is not used in the timeliest way possible to help children make even better 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

 give children more time to think about any questions asked, formulate their reply and then respond  make even better use of the information gathered from the observation and assessment of children to help them make more 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 manager.  The inspector spoke to members of staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and held meetings with the manager and provider.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working at the nursery.  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 good

The manager has high expectations and leads her team well. She makes good use of their qualifications and experience to enhance children's learning. Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a good knowledge of the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. Robust recruitment and induction procedures are in place to help ensure staff suitability. Staff deploy themselves effectively to support children's safety and learning. The manager regularly observes the quality of teaching in order to identify strengths and areas for development. She provides targeted training to enhance staff skills and effectively supervises staff to develop professionally. This has a positive impact on the outcomes for children. Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, have their needs met particularly well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff promote children's learning well. Information gathered from parents, as well as their own observations of children's play when they first start, help staff define accurate starting points. They know children very well and understand what interests them. Staff use this knowledge to provide stimulating activities that engage children in all aspects of learning. Older children enjoy experimenting as they learn what happens when they mix different coloured paints. Staff support them to identify the colours and recognise the corresponding written words. Children's communication and language skills are enhanced as they use sign language during small group activities. They learn about the similarities and differences between people as staff effectively help them to understand the physical challenges that others face.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are sensitive to children's emotional needs and support them well when they start at nursery and move on to a new room. For example, children have regular opportunities to visit and develop a bond with their new key person. Children behave well. Staff promote positive behaviour and manage any minor squabbles effectively. Staff who hold a paediatric first-aid qualification are well deployed throughout the nursery. Accident records are accurately recorded and staff log existing injuries to children when they arrive at nursery, which helps to monitor their safety. Staff teach children well about how to be healthy. They provide nutritious foods and discuss the benefits of their snack of salad vegetables. Children play outdoors in the fresh air every day where they enjoy honing their physical skills. They explore the natural environment and use stones to create a face and sticks to make their own rulers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development, including those receiving additional funding. Children have the skills and confidence to successfully make the move to the next room or on to school. Older children develop their independence skills and learn to manage their own self-care. They follow rules and routines and behave well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363659 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1065056 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 68 Number of children on roll 27 Name of registered person Willow House Day Nursery Limited

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 26 March 2013 Telephone number 01257 485467

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Willow House Day Nursery registered in 2007 and employs nine members of child care staff. Of these, six hold appropriate early years qualifications at Level 3. The provider is qualified to Level 6 and holds early years professional status. They open from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The nursery provides out-of-school provision and a holiday club.

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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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