Glenfield Nursery School

Glenfield Nursery School 19 Albert Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0DA

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 January 2018 1 September 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

 The provider and staff are very committed to providing high-quality early years experiences for children and their families. They have worked hard since the last inspection to address any issues. For example, staff use new assessment records for children's learning and development. This helps them to identify and address any delays or gaps in children's learning.  Staff have a good understanding of how young children learn. They plan a wide range of activities based on children's interests. They help children to be engaged and enthusiastic learners, and to make good progress.  Staff involve parents regularly in their child's progress. They provide books and ideas for activities at home to enable parents to extend their child's learning and provide a consistent approach to children's development.  The small and friendly staff team provides a nurturing environment. Children settle well and have a strong sense of belonging. Staff praise children regularly when they do well,

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This provision is good

contributing towards raising their sense of self-esteem.  The provider and deputy manager regularly evaluate their provision and effectively identify and address aspects for further improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although staff keep a close check on children's individual progress, systems for monitoring the progress made by different groups of children are not fully developed, to support staff to identify any gaps in achievement within areas of learning.

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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

 build on the monitoring systems for different groups of children to enable staff to address quickly any differences in achievement.

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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 had a tour of the premises and spoke with staff and children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the provider and deputy manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the provider and deputy manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff understand their responsibilities to protect children. Since the last inspection, safeguarding training has reinforced their knowledge of what to do if they have a concern about a child or another member of staff. In addition, they are aware of the wider aspects of safeguarding that may have an impact on children's safety. Staff use robust risk assessments and daily checks to help keep the premises safe. The provider and deputy manager implement appropriate recruitment and vetting procedures to ensure all staff working with children are suitable. Staff's ongoing suitability is monitored through appraisals and monthly supervisions. This helps management to identify any areas for staff development, such as training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified staff get to know children well. Priority is given to developing children's social, physical, and communication and language skills. Staff engage enthusiastically with children and use effective methods to encourage their language development. For example, they pronounce words clearly when talking to babies and give older children time to respond to any questions. Babies are happy and settled. As they become mobile, they move confidently around the room. Staff interact well, for example, when a child taps her head, the member of staff says, 'Head', and then points to their nose. Older children love to sing familiar rhymes and do the actions. They take part with great enthusiasm in dance sessions, showing their skills in moving around safely. Promotion of mathematics in everyday play is good. For example, staff ask how many toy ducks children can see in the sand. Children say they can see, 'Three', and know there are four when one more is

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff support children to adhere to their simple behaviour boundaries. They talk to children frequently about what they expect. Children are learning to share and take turns. Staff address any issues promptly, calmly and effectively. Staff teach children to stay healthy. Activities help children to understand the benefits of food groups that are good for them. Children demonstrate high levels of independence as they serve their own food at mealtimes. Children enjoy being outside in all weathers. They practise their ball skills and have learned how to operate the tap to fill watering cans so they can water the plants.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and motivated learners and are well prepared for future learning, including when they start school. They make choices about what they want to do and are learning to manage their own care needs. Older children are very confident to speak to visitors and ask lots of questions. Babies feel secure and are well prepared for their move through the nursery. Children are gaining an awareness of families and traditions beyond their own experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 305953 Local authority Stockton on Tees Inspection number 1113420 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 - 8 Total number of places 70 Number of children on roll 12 Name of registered person Jean Hope Brown

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Date of previous inspection 1 September 2017 Telephone number 01642783044

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Glenfield Nursery School registered in 1991. The nursery employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, six hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above, including one member of staff who holds qualified teacher status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

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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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