Wonder Years Nursery School

Wonder Years Nursery School 2 Surrenden Crescent, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6WF

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 June 2018 23 September 2015

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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 welcoming to children and their families. They know individual children well and they have a close relationship with them. This helps children to develop a strong sense of belonging.  Staff caring for babies and young toddlers are sensitive and responsive to their needs. They consistently talk and play with them, which helps them to feel settled and secure.  Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities are extremely well supported. Their needs are quickly identified so that additional support and advice are effectively implemented. This helps to ensure that all children are making good progress according to their individual abilities.  There is a very close partnership with parents and other professionals involved in children's lives. This promotes a consistency of care. Parents speak very positively about the nursery. They say that their children's confidence has increased since

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This provision is good

attending.  The management team and staff work together well to identify areas to develop, including the views of children and parents. They consistently review their practice and devise action plans to identify achievable targets and improve practice further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not consistently support older children's understanding of mathematics.  Monitoring systems are not used effectively to track the progress of groups of children consistently over time to help support and extend 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

 extend opportunities to broaden older children's understanding of mathematical concepts to support their learning experiences further  build on existing monitoring systems to track the progress of groups of children more consistently over time and use this information to support and extend children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the management team, staff and children at appropriate times.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the manager.  The inspector looked at samples of children's records. She also looked at evidence of the suitability of staff working with the children.  The inspector spoke to some parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The management team provides focused training to ensure staff develop their skills. Staff are secure in their knowledge about child protection. They understand their roles and responsibilities and know the procedures to follow if they are concerned about children's welfare. Effective recruitment and vetting procedures help management to ensure that staff working with children are suitable to do so. Ongoing monitoring of staff and supervisory meetings help to ensure that staff remain suitable for their roles. Staff complete thorough risk assessments to ensure a safe environment. Any accidents are swiftly managed and positive steps are taken to minimise hazards for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children take part in a balance of child-initiated and adult-led play. Babies enjoy exploring sensory items, such as sand and dough. Staff are good role models and demonstrate tasks, such as helping them to successfully use rolling pins and cutters. Older children help themselves to resources set out for them. They enjoy their 'key group' times where they take part in various activities, such as making craft items or growing seeds. Staff encourage children's communication skills. For example, they discuss children's work and play games with them to help extend their thoughts and ideas. Staff complete regular observations of children's achievements and use these to check their ongoing progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children, including babies, have plenty of opportunities to play outdoors. This helps to promote their good health and their physical development. Older children enjoy joining in with purposeful running games and taking risks in their play, such as climbing. Younger children learn to balance and attempt to stand. Children's dietary needs are well known and children are provided with nutritious meals. They are well behaved and confidently access the stimulating resources set out for them. Staff consistently praise and encourage children. This helps to promote confidence and a sense of self-esteem. Children demonstrate good self-help skills. They know how to put on their own shoes in readiness for outdoor play.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop skills for their next steps in learning, such as starting school. They initiate their own play and follow their interests, such as imaginative play. They confidently take on roles that are familiar to them. Children use tools, such as paints, chalks and pencils to create pictures. Some children can write their own names. Older children are confident to speak in larger group activities to express their thoughts. During these times, they listen attentively and follow instructions. They join in with group games and happily take turns.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY218075 Local authority Brighton & Hove Inspection number 1128471 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 48 Number of children on roll 77 Name of registered person Wonder Years Limited

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Date of previous inspection 23 September 2015 Telephone number 01273 553083

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Wonder Years Nursery School registered in 2001. The setting employs 11 members of staff. Of these, six hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The nursery is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm throughout the year, excluding bank holidays.

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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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