Seymour Kindergarten

Seymour Kindergarten 23 Seymour Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, Lancashire, M8 5BR

p.1

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 October 2017 20 October 2014

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The highly qualified manager has an ambitious vision for the future of the nursery. She regularly makes improvements and has a number of plans to develop the nursery. She has addressed the recommendations from her last inspection. For example, parents are now well supported to extend their child's learning at home and they are well informed about children's achievements.  The nursery environment has a very homely and welcoming feel. Staff have created interesting and inviting areas for children to play and explore. For example, they have recently created an exciting dinosaur area which was inspired by children's interests.  Staff are kind and caring and children have built up good relationships with them. Care routines are individualised and children have good levels of confidence and self-esteem.  Well-qualified staff demonstrate good teaching skills. Each child is planned for individually and their development is assessed regularly. Children make good progress.

p.1

This provision is good

 Children's behaviour is good. Staff use consistent techniques to help to promote positive behaviour. These are highly effective. Children play together well, they use good manners and demonstrate good social skills in relation to their age.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although information is gathered from parents when children first start, it does not yet focus really specifically on what children already know and can do.  Occasionally, during activities, staff do not offer higher levels of challenge for most-able children.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 gather more precise information from parents when children first start to gain an even more accurate picture of children's development to inform initial assessments  adapt teaching methods during group activities to offer the highest levels of challenge for children to help them to make even greater progress.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed a planned activity with the nursery manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager. She viewed policies and procedures and discussed the nursery self-evaluation. She viewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to staff at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents on the day of the inspection and she took account of their views.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff are trained in child protection issues. They are alert to the potential signs of abuse and are confident in reporting procedures. The manager is an excellent role model who offers coaching and support to staff. Staff access regular training and are all trained in paediatric first aid. This helps to keep children safe. The manager implements and updates a number of policies to help staff to understand their roles and responsibilities. For example, she ensures that staff understand the importance of their responsibilities in relation to confidentiality. Additionally, she puts procedures in place to help to keep children safe during any events which would result in the nursery being evacuated. The manager monitors children's learning closely and identifies gaps. For example, she identified that children's progress in writing was not developing as well as expected. Together with staff she has worked to increase opportunities for children in this

p.3

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

area and this has had a positive impact on children's progress.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Toddlers concentrate as they use paintbrushes to find small hidden dinosaurs in the sand. This helps to develop their small muscles and attention skills. Staff play alongside them and use mathematical language, such as 'under' and 'on top' to describe the position of the dinosaurs. This helps children to understand mathematical concepts. Pre-school children enjoy using their imagination in a post office role-play area. Children eagerly write letters when asked, helping to develop their early writing skills. Outside children ride bicycles, they use paintbrushes and water to make marks and build large towers with staff. This helps children to develop their physical skills and coordination. Daily routines are used as a good opportunity to help children to learn. For example, pre-school children enjoy the task of setting the tables and staff set them simple addition and subtraction problems which they are able to solve.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's physical well-being is well supported. Children are provided with a healthy diet, they engage in regular handwashing routines and access fresh air and physical exercise throughout the day. Staff provide a number of opportunities for children to learn about the diverse society in which they live. For example, they have created displays which provide images and explanations about different cultures and religions and they provide activities which help children to explore a range of cultural celebrations.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who receive additional funding make good progress. They are developing the skills they will need for school. For example, pre-school children write their names and use scissors with skill and control. Toddlers show will and determination as they put on their shoes and coats for outdoor play. They are already able to count a small number of objects and use mathematical language. All children concentrate well. They are motivated to learn and eager to engage in activities and try new things.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY230750 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1103980 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 1 - 5 Total number of places 29 Number of children on roll 22 Name of registered person Toto Nurseries Limited

p.4

reference number

Date of previous inspection 20 October 2014 Telephone number 0161 795 2003

p.4

reference number

Seymour Kindergarten re-registered in 2003. The nursery employs seven members of childcare staff. The manager holds a qualification at level 6, five members of staff hold a qualification at level 3 and one member of staff holds a qualification at level 2. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.4

reference number

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.

p.4

reference number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

reference number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

reference number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

reference number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5