The Early Bird Nursery School

The Early Bird Nursery School Heritage House, 80 Woodlands Avenue, Rustington, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 3EY

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 April 2018 30 July 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

 Staff are well qualified and experienced. Their calm and positive approach helps to create a nurturing environment where children feel happy, safe and settled. Children form strong bonds with staff and each other, and develop good social skills.  Staff support children's early literacy skills successfully. For example, they act on opportunities during children's play to identify letters and practise their sounds. Children enjoy daily singing sessions, linked to letters, and show a strong understanding.  The manager monitors children's progress effectively and quickly spots any gaps in the learning of different groups of children. She makes effective changes to help all children progress well and achieve good outcomes.  Staff observe children's play regularly and assess their development effectively. They plan precise next steps in learning for children and plan a stimulating environment.  The manager works well with her staff to evaluate the effectiveness of the nursery and

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This provision is good

identify areas for further improvement. Together, they make positive changes to help meet the children's needs and support their good outcomes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The manager does not monitor staff performance closely enough to help focus precisely on how they can raise practice to the highest level.  Staff miss opportunities to share children's development records and next steps with parents to help fully engage them in their 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

 enhance the systems currently in place for monitoring staff and focus more precisely on how to raise the good quality of practice further  provide parents with more consistent information about children's development and next steps in learning to help them engage fully in their children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching practice and its impact on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the manager, staff, children and parents.  The inspector read some of the nursery's documentation, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector sampled children's development information and records.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager and held discussions in relation to children's learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The manager leads her staff confidently and makes regular improvements to the nursery. For example, they are currently developing the outdoor area and including parents' suggestions in the process. Overall, the manager provides effective support and guidance to help staff maintain their good skills and develop their practice. Staff have support meetings and are encouraged to further their childcare qualifications. They have recently developed their support for children's behaviour, including introducing sensory resources to help children manage their feelings. Safeguarding is effective. The manager and staff have an up-to-date understanding of how to deal with and report any child protection concerns. The manager vigilantly checks the safety and suitability of the premises at all times and maintains a secure environment for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff know the children well and make good use of their interactions with them to support their learning. They promote children's thinking skills particularly well and ask children plenty of thought-provoking questions. For example, as pre-school children explore role- play food, they excitedly work out what ingredients they would need to make a cake and how they would bake it. Staff support babies' early physical development successfully and give them consistent opportunities to practise and develop their strength for early walking. Babies enjoy pulling themselves up onto low furniture and walking along the room as staff hold their hands. Two-year-old children enjoy creative activities linked to their recent experiences. For example, they excitedly make sheep collages after recent trips to local farms to see the animals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are strong role models and create a positive and welcoming environment for children. They support children's good behaviour well and children learn to be kind, considerate and respectful of others. They listen to each other's views and gain good social skills, making friends easily. For example, children ask others to join in with their role play and decide together what meals they want to cook. Staff support children's healthy lifestyles successfully and regularly talk to children about the importance of healthy eating. Children benefit from enjoyable physical activities, such as dancing sessions, and show good control over their bodily movements.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Babies are curious about their surroundings and enjoy exploring sensory toys and books. Older children develop good mathematical skills and enjoy counting and identifying shapes as they play. They are very imaginative and enthusiastically act out storylines in their play, such as driving to the shops to buy ingredients for dinner. Children are confident, motivated and keen to learn. They communicate well and express their thoughts and feelings confidently. Children are willing to give things a go and eagerly solve problems in play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY263172 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1070528 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 - 4 Total number of places 25 Number of children on roll 47 Name of registered person Early Bird Nurseries Limited

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Date of previous inspection 30 July 2014 Telephone number 01903774464

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The Early Bird Nursery School registered in 2001. It is open each weekday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. There are nine members of staff, seven of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or level 3. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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