Cherubs and Imps Day Nursery

Cherubs and Imps Day Nursery Overton Court, West Street, CONGLETON, Cheshire, CW12 1JY

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 June 2018 1 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

 Staff are well qualified and experienced. Their calm and positive approach helps to create a nurturing environment where children settle quickly. There is a strong bond between staff and the children. The staff know the children well which helps them to feel secure.  There is a strong relationship between parents and staff. Parents speak positively about the quality of the care and learning at the nursery. For example, they report that their children are happy and eager to attend. Parents are kept fully informed and involved in their children's learning.  The manager monitors the good progress of all children effectively. She checks progress in specific rooms as well as individual children. She quickly identifies any gaps in children's learning and works well with staff to offer further support where needed.  The daily routine provides frequent opportunities for children to access fresh air and

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This provision is good

exercise. They enjoy sharing meals together in the sunshine and practise their physical skills, for example, using bikes and swings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The organisation of some resources makes it difficult for younger children to access them easily. Resources are not always stored in a way to appeal to children.  On occasions, staff do not always allow children enough time to respond to questions or explore their own ideas.

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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

 consider better ways of organising some of the resources, to make them more attractive and accessible to younger children  allow children sufficient time to respond to questions and develop their own ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector interacted with children and spoke to staff at various times throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager. She observed the quality of teaching and the impact that this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took their views into account.  The inspector held discussions with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability of staff to work in the nursery.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. All staff are aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and know the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about a child in their care. All staff hold paediatric first-aid certificates, which helps to ensure children's well-being. Management are committed to raising standards in the nursery. They effectively evaluate the provision and have a clear action plan for improvement. For example, they are developing a forest skills area to provide a range of engaging learning experiences for the children. Regular staff supervisions help staff to feel supported. Staff are encouraged to undertake further training and qualifications which has a positive impact on children's learning. Partnerships with external agencies are strong. This helps staff to plan precise next steps for children requiring additional support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff use their knowledge of how children learn to plan a range of exciting and stimulating learning opportunities in both the indoor and outdoor learning spaces. Staff use books well to help younger children develop language skills. Children have good opportunities to practise their mathematical skills. For example, they play counting games and enthusiastically sing number rhymes. They count the number of body parts as they draw pictures of people. Children gain an understanding of how things change over time. They comment that 'it takes a long time for caterpillars to grow into butterflies'. Staff use facilities in the local area to enhance children's learning experiences. For example, they visit the local lake to feed the ducks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff help children to develop an understanding of staying healthy, as they talk about washing germs away and provide healthy food choices at mealtimes. They remind children to wear hats and sun cream to protect them from the sun. Staff help children to develop good manners, and praise children for saying 'please' and 'thank you'. Children are confident, inquisitive learners. For example, they show fascination when they find a ladybird. Staff use this spontaneous opportunity to encourage the children to count the spots. Children develop good independent skills as they butter their own toast at snack time and tidy away resources. Staff teach children about respecting differences and to understand the wider world. For example, they plan activities to explore festivals, such as Chinese New Year and learn songs from other countries. Close links with local schools supports children's transition to their next stage of learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Younger children gain confidence by exploring their surroundings. Children develop early literacy skills as they participate in activities that encourage them to recognise their name. Older children practise recognising and sounding out the letters during phonics activities and write letters on the white board. Children are developing the skills required for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451470 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1102432 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 44 Number of children on roll 76 Name of registered person Cherubs & Imps Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 1 April 2014 Telephone number 01260280811

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Cherubs and Imps Day Nursery registered in 2012. It is one of three settings owned and managed by a limited company. The setting employs 16 members of childcare staff, 14 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. Two members of staff have qualified teacher status and 11 hold a qualification at level 2 and above. The nursery opens Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. 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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