Sunnybank Day Nursery

Sunnybank Day Nursery 6 Church Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5LA

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 2017 25 May 2017

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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

 Children are articulate and confident. They make good progress in their learning.  Staff provide a warm and nurturing environment. They are quick to respond to children's care needs and this effectively supports their emotional well-being.  Staff provide a wide range of toys and resources for children to choose from. Rooms are well organised and independence is promoted throughout the nursery.  Staff are excellent role models and show children how to be courteous towards each other. This supports children's very good behaviour.  Staff are vigilant and ensure that children are safe in the nursery and outdoor environment. They carry out regular risk assessments and minimise hazards well.  Staff are committed to professional development. In the baby room staff learn about the characteristics of effective learning and use this to improve the way they plan activities.  The management team has a positive attitude and strives to provide the best care and

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This provision is good

education for children. The team has met all actions set at the previous inspection and has made significant improvements to the provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although staff keep a close check on children's individual progress, they do not monitor the progress of groups of children as effectively to identify any emerging dips in areas of learning.  Sometimes staff miss opportunities to share with parents how they can support children's next steps at home to extend their learning even further.

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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

 monitor more closely groups of children to better identify any emerging dips in areas of learning  make better use of opportunities to share with parents how children's next steps can be supported at home to extend children's learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the nursery.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the deputy manager.  The inspector took account of the views of children, parents and staff through discussions and reading written testimonies.  The inspector held a meeting with the management team and looked at relevant documentation, such as the safeguarding policy and staff supervisory records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Since the last inspection, staff have undertaken safeguarding training. They now have a good knowledge of child protection issues and accurately explain the procedures for reporting a concern about children's welfare. The management team has reviewed policies that are in-line with the guidance from the Local Safeguarding Children Board. The managers are committed to continuous improvement. They review the quality of the provision and accurately identify priorities for development. For example, they have developed an effective system for reviewing staff performance and staff comment that managers support them well in setting challenging individual next steps for children. The management team has developed good links with other nursery settings and make visits to share good practice. Inspirational ideas are shared with staff and this has a positive impact on the quality of teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff in the baby room possess a strong understanding of how babies learn and plan an exciting range of activities that meets their needs effectively. Babies develop good language and communication skills. Staff successfully engage babies in talk about picture books and introduce new words to develop their vocabulary. Children develop mathematical skills, for example, they learn about shapes as they build structures. The management team uses extra funding successfully to widen children's experiences and to provide extra support for families. Staff keep a close check on children's progress and share this with parents well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents comment positively about the level of care provided by staff. Children have strong attachments with staff, for example, babies confidently approach staff for cuddles and reassurance. Staff learn about children's home routines and implement them well in the setting. This provides continuity for children and effectively supports their well-being. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy a nutritious menu and learn about healthy food choices and portion control. Children express their love of learning outdoors. They have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills in the outdoor environment, for example, by digging in the mud patch. Children know how to keep themselves safe. They recognise the sound of the fire bell and talk calmly to staff about what to do in an emergency.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very inquisitive. During stories, they wonder why things happen. Staff skilfully extend children's learning by linking stories with real-life experiences. Babies enjoy exploring. They tip out baskets of sensory resources and explore the different textures and sounds, which fascinate them. Babies have good imaginations. They pretend to make food out of dough to feed the staff. Children are kind and caring and involve each other in their play. The skills and attributes they are gaining prepare them well for the next stage in learning, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319372 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1100592 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 30 Number of children on roll 47 Name of registered person Sunny Bank Day Nursery Limited

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Date of previous inspection 25 May 2017 Telephone number 0113 2580350

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Sunnybank Day Nursery registered in 1995. The setting employs 14 members of childcare staff. Of these, 11 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above, including one with qualified teacher status. The setting opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The setting 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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