Spinney Day Nursery-Bell Meadow

Spinney Day Nursery-Bell Meadow Spinney Day Nursery, Handbridge House, Bell Meadow Business, Park Park Lane, Pulford, CHESTER, CH4 9EP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 January 2018 22 October 2014

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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

 Leaders and staff are passionate about the continual development of the nursery. They have a clear vision for the future and are motivated to achieve the best possible outcomes for all children.  Staff have warm, positive relationships with children. They get to know them well by gathering meaningful information about their preferences, needs and interests upon entry. Children progress well, respond well to staff and enjoy the time spent in their company.  Staff work effectively with other settings and professionals to provide continuity for all children, including those who require additional support.  Staff facilitate children's independence and curiosity very well. They have created an interesting and well-organised learning environment, indoors and outdoors. Children enter the nursery confidently and eagerly begin to engage in their self-chosen play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Leaders' procedures to monitor and evaluate the progress of different groups of children are not fully developed and embedded in their practice.  Leaders' systems for overseeing the quality of teaching do not evaluate the impact of staff's practice rigorously enough to raise teaching to a higher level.

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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

 enhance the scope of monitoring systems to evaluate the progress of different groups of children more effectively  evaluate the impact of staff's practice with more rigour to enhance the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childcare purposes.  The inspector spoke with staff and children at appropriate times and observed activities throughout the nursery.  The inspector jointly evaluated practice with the nursery manager. She also met with the leadership team to discuss self-evaluation, policies and monitoring processes.  The inspector sampled a range of relevant documentation, including children's records and evidence of staff qualifications and suitability.  The inspector spoke with parents to gather their views and opinions.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff demonstrate a good awareness of safeguarding and wider child protection issues. They are secure in their knowledge of how to identify and report concerns to protect children from harm. Staff use procedures, including risk assessment, to keep children safe. Leaders implement robust procedures to verify the ongoing suitability of staff. Overall, leaders have successfully created a culture of self-reflection and evaluation. They continually seek feedback from parents, children and staff to form their future action plans. Staff benefit from ongoing support and training opportunities that help to build on their existing skills. Some staff, for example, have been supported to undertake leadership or higher education qualifications.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff are enthusiastic about their work. They regularly observe children and assess their individual progress to help close gaps in their learning. They encourage parents to share information about what children have been doing at home to further support their planning procedures. Staff provide a variety of interesting and stimulating activities to support individual children's learning needs. For example, babies explore messy play with enthusiasm. Staff respond to babies emerging interest in emptying and filling, by providing additional containers for the babies use. Young children explore a variety of concepts, including texture, weight and light in the sensory room. Older children's imaginative play is effectively supported by staff. Children listen well to stories and discuss their own experiences as part of a group.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well and are respected as individuals. Older children, including those attending the holiday club, are positive role models for younger children. Staff provide opportunities for children to mix with those of different ages throughout the day. Children benefit from regular trips and outings that allow them to explore the surrounding area and learn more about the world around them. Staff make meaningful use of opportunities for children to develop an understanding of different cultures and the diversity of the world. Children's health is well promoted. They are provided with freshly prepared meals that adhere to their dietary requirements. Older children engage in discussions with staff about healthy choices. Staff effectively minimise the risk of cross-infection and follow hygiene procedures consistently.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children progress well from their individual starting points. Children of all ages are encouraged to make decisions and develop independence. For example, babies indicate the colour of paint they would like to use and older children learn to suggest their own ideas for activities. Children are very welcoming to visitors and many of the older children communicate confidently. They are well supported as they move through the nursery and eventually, on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY380712 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1104842 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 - 17 Total number of places 94 Number of children on roll 64 Name of registered person The Spinney Day Nursery Limited

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Date of previous inspection 22 October 2014 Telephone number 01244 577948

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Spinney Day Nursery-Bell Meadow registered in 2008. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff. Most of these hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above, or are working towards a qualification. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks a year, excluding bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6.30pm. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for two- and three-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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