Tinkerbells Day Nursery

Tinkerbells Day Nursery 64 Barton Road, Thurston, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, Suffolk, IP31 3PG

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 October 2017 Not applicable

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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 nursery is led and managed well. Systems for evaluating the provision are effective. The management is aware of the strengths and weaknesses of the provision. They have an action plan in place to work towards continuous improvement.  Staff's knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements is good. They plan and deliver an interesting and varied range of activities, both indoors and outdoors, that is rooted in children's interests and supports their progress.  Staff support children's speech and language development effectively. They engage children in conversation and actively listen to what they have to say. The gestures and babbles of babies are responded to positively.  Children's move from home to the nursery are managed well. Settling-in procedures are tailored to the individual needs of each child and their family. Children are happy and settled in this friendly and welcoming nursery.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The management team does not evaluate the impact of staff practice robustly enough to always promote the highest quality of teaching and learning.  The management does not yet identify or monitor gaps in the attainment levels between groups of children, so that steps can be taken to close them.  Parents do not consistently receive sufficient information about the progress their children are making or how their child is doing in relation to their age.

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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

 extend the existing systems for monitoring staff practice to work more closely towards the highest-quality teaching and learning  put in place systems for tracking different groups of children so that any gaps in learning can be identified and addressed at the earliest opportunity  establish effective methods to encourage all parents to be involved consistently in their children's learning and continue to share what they know about their child.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection and completed a joint observation with the provider/manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the provider/manager and also discussed self- evaluation.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting, records of children's learning and a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The management and staff are committed to promoting the best possible outcomes for children. They are enthusiastic, motivated and work well as a team. Staff reflect on the quality of the provision in the rooms they work, and make changes to support children's individual learning needs. A programme of staff supervision is in place, helping management to tackle underperformance, identify training needs and foster a culture of mutual support. Safeguarding is effective. The management and staff have a good awareness of child protection issues and know how to manage concerns. They take e- safety seriously and have established effective systems to ensure that children are kept safe. Staff are committed to working together with parents. Parents report that they are very happy with the service that is provided and that their children are happy.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children make good progress in their learning. The thoughtfully planned playrooms help staff support all ages of children to engage in purposeful play. Good attention to planning for outdoor activities for the pre-school children helps ensure that those children who learn best from being outside are able to do so. For example, when outdoors children are able to develop their imagination in the mud kitchen and explore their creativity in the art activities. Children enjoy stories and listen attentively. Babies enjoy sitting with staff to look at picture books together. Staff talk to children about the illustrations. Older children confidently join in with repeated refrains from familiar stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The key-person system is implemented well. Each child has a named adult who takes responsibility for their care and learning needs. The key persons build friendly and trusting relationships with parents. Children build strong emotional attachments to their key person and the confidence to cope with new experiences. Staff are caring towards the children. Children readily go to them for reassurance, a cuddle and a chat. Children respond positively to the high expectations of staff. Staff talk to children in a calm, respectful manner, gently reminding them about the need to share, take turns and consider the needs of others. Good behaviour and individual efforts are valued and praised, effectively promoting children's self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are working comfortably within the expected range of development for their age. Children develop the key skills needed for their move on to school. Children across the nursery confidently lead their own play and choose what they want to do. Older children in the pre-school room readily manage their personal hygiene needs. They independently put on their shoes and coats, recognise their first name when it is written and find their name card at the dinner table.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499828 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1115099 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 42 Number of children on roll 53 Name of registered person Craig Smith

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01359232221

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Tinkerbells Day Nursery registered in 2016. The nursery employs 12 members of childcare staff. Of these; nine hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above, including two with qualified teacher status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year, closing for a week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7am 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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