Manor Farm Day Nursery

Manor Farm Day Nursery 76 London Road, SANDY, Bedfordshire, SG19 1DZ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 October 2017 4 September 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

 Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents speak highly of the staff team and the individual care their children receive. There is regular communication and information sharing between parents and staff which helps to support children's care and learning needs. Parents are happy that their children are making good progress.  Staff know the children well and plan a wide range of exciting activities based on children's prior learning and current interests. They use good teaching strategies to ensure children are interested and engaged in their play.  Staff are good role models and teach children to be kind to each other. They promote positive behaviour in the nursery effectively.  Children settle quickly into nursery and form warm and caring bonds with their key person. Staff encourage children to practise their self-help skills while they are at the nursery. This helps them to gain the independence they need when they move on to

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This provision is good

the next stage of learning or school.  The management team is dedicated and enthusiastic. They ensure that staff support children's transitions effectively as they move from one room to another. Staff help children build on their confidence in managing changes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always recognise when to adjust their teaching to present even more challenge for the most able children.

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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

 provide even more challenge for the most able children that raises their achievements to a higher level.

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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 looked at the children's assessment records.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the deputy manager.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to some parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. All staff have regular training to ensure they are aware of the current legislation and can identify and respond to any concerns about a child's welfare. Recruitment procedures are effective and vetting systems are in place to ensure the suitability of staff working with children. The manager and staff team reflect well on the quality of the provision. They include the views of parents as part of the self-evaluation and identify areas for improvement. The manager effectively monitors children's progress to ensure that any identified gaps in children's development are supported to close rapidly. Staff receive regular supervision meetings and attend relevant training opportunities to support their ongoing professional development. This has a positive effective on the outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff plan and provide for children's learning and skilfully extend their interests. They ensure there is a variety of resources and interesting activities accessible to the children. For example, older children experiment with mixing paint to match the colour of a pumpkin, while younger children explore the variety of sounds made by the different musical instruments. Children help themselves to a range of mark-making equipment. They practise the skills they need to support their early handwriting. Staff introduce mathematical language into children's daily routines. For example, they are encouraged to count the number of children at the table during snack time. When playing outside, children decide whether the pumpkin is under or on top of the wooden post.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are very caring towards the children. They work with parents to gain the knowledge that enables them to meet the individual needs and preferences of each child. Staff carry out care routines effectively. They ensure good hygiene practices are followed during nappy changing. Staff help children to learn about healthy lifestyles. They support children's understanding of the importance of handwashing before eating their meals or when returning to the indoor environment after playing outside. Children enjoy being physically active. They have opportunities throughout the day to experience a range of activities outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children confidently engage with staff and form friendships with their peers. Staff ensure children receive praise and they show pride in their achievements. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress from their individual starting points. They are developing the skills that prepare them well for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459718 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1066728 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 - 4 Total number of places 66 Number of children on roll 69 Name of registered person Davidson-Roberts Ltd

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 4 September 2013 Telephone number 01767 681805

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Manor Farm Day Nursery registered in 2013. It is one of seven nurseries and opens Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6.30pm for most of the year. The nursery provides funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It employs 17 childcare staff. Of these, two have early years degrees, one holds a relevant qualification at level 5 and 10 hold level 3.

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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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