Little Stars Nursery

Little Stars Nursery Royal Forest Of Dean Campus, Gloucester College, Coleford, GL16 7JT

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 June 2018 Not applicable

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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 owner/manager and the well-established team of staff work well together. They provide a caring, welcoming and friendly environment for the children. Staff are knowledgeable about the children in their care and provide an interesting range of activities that motivates children to learn.  Children throughout the nursery are happy and confident. They have strong relationships with their key person. New children settle quickly into the nursery.  Children make good progress in their learning, relative to their starting points. Staff complete detailed observations and assessments and plan a range of activities based around children's individual needs and interests.  Links with parents, carers and other professionals are strong. Staff regularly share information with parents about their child's day, routine and progress. Links with other early years settings children attend are good and help to ensure consistency in

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, staff tend to do things for children that they could easily do for themselves, such as pouring drinks and setting the tables for mealtimes.  When children start at the setting, staff do not successfully gain sufficient detailed information from parents about their child's learning at home, to help influence the planning of future activities.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to complete achievable tasks for themselves to develop their skills and confidence in their own abilities  encourage parents to share information about their child's achievements at home, to help inform the assessment and planning processes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the staff interacting with the children, inside and outside the setting.  The inspector had a meeting with the owner/manager and offered a joint observation opportunity.  The inspector spoke to children, staff and parents at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working with children and discussed the provider's improvement plan.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, safeguarding procedures, and other written policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff are aware of the procedures to follow should they have any child protection concerns. They are clear about the signs that may alert them to any concerns about a child's welfare. Staff monitor children's non- attendance effectively. The owner/manager monitors staff performance effectively. She encourages them to gain higher qualifications and attend training courses to help improve the outcomes for children. For example, recent training on boys' play helped staff review and improve resources to enable children to use them more frequently. Parents speak highly about the nursery staff, the care provided and how happy their children are at the nursery.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff use their qualifications effectively to help children make good progress. They track children's learning successfully and use observations effectively to provide a wide range of experiences to support children's learning even further. Staff support children's communication and language skills effectively. They talk to children constantly about what they are doing and ask open questions, such as 'what do you need now?' and 'how many more do you need?' to help children think and problem solve. Children learn about the world around them as they explore the outdoor spaces, supporting their creativity and imagination skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Settling-in processes in the nursery are good and help new children settle quickly into their surroundings. Young children develop strong attachments with their key person, supporting their emotional development well. All staff in the nursery have a calm, caring approach towards the children in their care. Children are well behaved and polite. Staff teach children to be kind to each other as they play. Staff are good role models. Good hygiene practices include staff wearing aprons and gloves when serving food and a different-coloured apron and gloves when changing nappies. All children in the nursery have very good opportunities to explore the world around them and develop their physical skills. They easily access the outside play spaces and resources. Children have a good understanding about good personal hygiene and safety in the sun. For example, they understand why they need to wear sun hats in the garden and drink plenty of water when

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Outcomes for children are good

Babies demonstrate they feel comfortable, safe and secure in their surroundings. Toddlers enjoy exploring mark making with crayons and chalks. Pre-school children enjoy games and being able to recognise where food comes from. Staff prepare children well for their next stages in learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499254 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1052886 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 51 Number of children on roll 70 Name of registered person Sara Elisabeth Brackston

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01594 810402

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Little Stars Nursery registered in 2016. It operates on the Royal Forest of Dean College campus, Gloucestershire. It opens Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery receives funding for free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. A team of 11 staff, including the owner/manager, work directly with the children. Of whom, 10 hold appropriate childcare qualifications at level 2, 3 or 5, and one has achieved qualified teacher status.

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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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