Educare Day Nursery and Nursery Schools Ltd

Educare Day Nursery and Nursery Schools Ltd 16 Pelham Road, Sherwood Rise, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 1AP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2018 22 April 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

 The provider and management team work closely together. They have high expectations of everyone involved in the nursery and are committed to developing their team. This contributes to the good outcomes for children.  Staff provide very good opportunities for children to learn about other cultures as well as their own. This helps them to develop their understanding of the wider world. Staff display many different languages, posters and information boards. This helps children to learn about similarities and differences and feel valued.  Parents are warmly welcomed into the setting and valued as educators of their children. Staff develop positive working partnerships with them that are based on daily communication and regular sharing of children's progress. Staff support parents to extend children's learning at home through a range of strategies, such as regular workshops that they are invited to attend.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The management team does not focus rigorously enough on consistently extending teaching skills further.  Staff do not plan adult-led activities precisely enough to provide even better support for the next steps in children's 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

 refine the arrangements for professional development to focus more precisely on supporting each member of staff to understand what they need to do to raise the quality of teaching further  strengthen the planning of adult-led activities and provide further opportunities to fully support children's individual next steps in learning.

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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 completed a joint observation with the nursery manager.  The inspector held discussions with the nominated person and nursery manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the nursery's policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of staff.  The inspector spoke to staff and children during the inspection at appropriate times. She looked through children's learning journeys and discussed these with the staff.  The inspector spoke to grandparents and parents, and took account of their views. She also viewed parental feedback from the setting's own survey.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The manager and staff work well with other professionals to support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The manager regularly monitors children's progress closely and identifies any children who may need extra support or intervention. The manager ensures that additional funding is used to support children's development well and is tailored to close any gaps in their development. Management work closely together to monitor the quality of the provision, taking account of feedback from staff and parents. They use this information effectively to drive forward future improvements. Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a very clear understanding of the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about a child. They complete regular safeguarding training to update and refresh their knowledge. Good procedures for recruitment, and for checking staff's ongoing suitability, are in place.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff are well qualified and experienced. They understand how children learn and regularly observe and assess their progress. Toddlers develop their emerging independence skills as they make choices about their play from the activities and resources that are set up and easily accessible to them. Children start to learn about responsibility, such as when they help tidy up and take their dinner plates to be washed when they have finished eating. The outdoor area provides lots of opportunities for children to test out their physical skills and learn how to manage safe risks. For example, children ride bikes and balance on beams. Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well and make progress. Staff use resources, such as pictures along with familiar words and phrases in children's home language, to help them develop confidence in speaking.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are emotionally secure. They seek out staff to share their learning experiences. Babies go to staff for cuddles and comfort. Staff reinforce positive hygiene routines and encourage children to attend to their own self-care needs. Staff are good role models. They talk gently to children and are clear about the expectations and boundaries. They use pictures and visual clues to ensure that all children are able to understand them. Staff actively promote an inclusive practice.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all abilities, including those for whom the setting receives funding make good progress in their learning and development. Children grow in confidence and develop good social skills. They seek out their friends to share activities and experiences with them. Pre- school children develop their mathematical skills during role play as they count with pretend money for their shopping, and use mathematical language, such as 'more than' and 'the same'. They are well prepared for school and the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254610 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 1101812 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 81 Number of children on roll 83 Name of registered person EduCare Day Nursery & Nursery Schools Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 22 April 2014 Telephone number 0115 9691700

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Educare Day Nursery and Nursery Schools Ltd registered in 1998 and is situated in the Carrington area of Nottingham. The nursery employs 12 members of childcare staff. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. Two staff hold a BA Honours in Early Years. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6.30pm. The nursery 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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