Bambinos Day Nursery

Bambinos Day Nursery 54 Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8BU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2018 19 October 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

 Managers and staff are passionate about developing learning environments indoors that engage children to be curious and active learners. Children can select from a wide range of natural and unusual objects to play and experiment with and to learn from.  Relationships between staff and babies are warm and engaging. Staff in the baby room extend the babies' learning effectively, supporting them to be curious and playful.  Partnerships with parents are positive. Staff listen to, and take account of, parent's views and share information about children's progress effectively.  Managers and staff have good systems in place to track and monitor children's progress from their starting points. They liaise regularly with other agencies to ensure children are well supported and making good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The outdoor learning environment does not fully support all children, especially those who learn best outside, to make as much progress as possible.  There are some inconsistencies in the quality of teaching across the nursery. Staff working with children aged two and over do not always extend and challenge children's learning as much as possible.

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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

 provide further support for staff working with children aged over two years to consistently extend and challenge children's learning as much as possible  improve the outdoor learning environment to support all children's next steps in learning more effectively, particularly for those children who learn best outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of teaching and learning opportunities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector carried out joint observations with the managers to evaluate the quality of provision in the baby room and for pre-school children.  The inspector spoke to staff, children and parents, in order to take account of their views.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies, observation and tracking records and suitability checks.  The inspector held meetings with the managers, in order to share views and provide feed-back.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Managers support staff's professional development. They observe their teaching practice to identify training needs and provide coaching, which is largely effective. Staff have attended training in developing strategies to develop high-quality interactions with children which has had a particularly strong impact in the baby room. Managers ensure that there are consistent systems in place for keeping children safe. Safeguarding is effective. All staff are trained in child protection and first aid and keep up to date with developments through regular staff meetings. Managers monitor children's progress regularly, identify any areas where children need support and take positive steps to close any gaps in their learning. They also evaluate the quality of the provision and identify areas for further development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff take account of children's interests and the individual way in which they learn, to ensure learning opportunities meet each child's next stage in development. For example, they set out a range of animals in hay for a child who is fascinated by wildlife. Staff build on children's natural curiosity. They encourage children to explore with feathers and bubbles and watch them fly and fall to the ground. Staff engage effectively with parents. They share ideas about how to support children's learning at home, particularly where the child is receiving support from other professionals. Staff participate enthusiastically in activities, which helps to engage and motivate the children. For example, they lead a singing activity that fully engages the pre-school children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Relationships across the nursery are positive; children are warmly welcomed and key persons know the children very well. Children are settled and relaxed in the care of staff and parents feel confident that their children are happy and secure. Children put on hats and use sun cream and staff discuss the importance of this to help children learn about keeping themselves safe. Children learn about healthy eating. For example, toddlers find out what foods are good for them when they eat vegetable snacks together, sitting on a blanket in the shade. Children of all ages build social skills as they play and learn together.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well from their starting points and are well prepared for school. Older children meet teaching staff from local schools, for example. Children are developing skills for future learning. For example, pre-school children have a go at writing their names in chalk outside and learn to take turns and share resources. Babies develop good communication skills and a love for learning as they have fun playing with staff. Toddlers learn to explore, experiment and develop new skills as they enthusiastically play with water and spray bottles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY350857 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1129868 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 62 Number of children on roll 65 Name of registered person Bambinos Limited

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 19 October 2015 Telephone number 01822 613 416

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Bambinos Nursery registered in 2007 and is owned and managed by Bambinos Ltd, a company that has three other settings in the Plymouth area. The nursery receives funding for children aged two, three and four years. The nursery opens five days a week from 7.30am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. A team of 11 staff support the provision, all of whom hold relevant qualifications.

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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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