Buttercups Children's Nursery

Buttercups Children's Nursery Combs Ford Primary School, Glemsford Road, Stowmarket IP14 2PN

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Inspection date 15 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The managers are committed to providing children with high-quality experiences. They regularly reflect on the nursery, which includes gathering the views of parents. This helps them to continually identify ongoing improvements to benefit children. n Staff provide a warm, caring and friendly environment. Children of all ages demonstrate that they are happy, settled and very comfortable in the nursery. This has a positive effect on their emotional well-being. n The staff team works well together and staff share good practice with each other. They benefit from a wide range of training opportunities to enhance their skills and teaching practice, to improve outcomes for children. n Staff support children's literacy skills well. Children have regular access to a range of books and resources to stimulate their early reading and writing skills. This helps to prepare them well for their eventual move on to school.

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The provision is good

n Children follow good hygiene routines and experience sociable mealtimes. They have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the outdoor areas. These help to promote their good health and support their physical well-being. n The managers have built purposeful relationships with the staff at the host school. They are committed to working together with them to ensure that children experience a seamless move on to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although staff work well with parents, they do not gather precise information from them about children's learning and achievements at home when they first start at the nursery. n Occasionally, staff do not make the most of opportunities to provide high levels of challenge and fully 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

n work more closely with parents to gather detailed information about what their children can already do so that their starting points in learning can be collaboratively identified on entry n provide additional challenge for children and maintain high expectations for children's achievements in all activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed joint observations with the nursery managers. n The inspector held a meeting with the nursery managers. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The managers implement thorough procedures to ensure the safe recruitment and ongoing suitability of staff. All staff have a clear understanding of their role to protect children from harm. They know the possible signs of abuse and neglect and understand the wider issues surrounding child protection. Staff are fully aware of what to do should they have concerns about children's welfare. The managers ensure that staff keep their knowledge up to date. They support their staff through ongoing discussions about practice and regular supervisory meetings. Staff incorporate new ideas into the provision, such as adding a cosy area in the Buzzy Bee room. The managers closely monitor children's progress. They evaluate the progress made by groups of children. This helps them to target areas specifically where children may need additional support to help them make good progress. Parents are extremely

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

complimentary about the nursery and comment that they recommend it to others.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children build their confidence as they explore the stimulating learning environments. They make their own play choices and access the activities they enjoy. For example, children catch bubbles and eagerly experiment with paint, water and shaving foam. Staff interact with children purposefully. They get down to their level and join in with their play experiences. Staff get to know children well and have a good awareness of their individual needs. They talk to children about what they are doing as they play. Babies are inquisitive and actively explore their surroundings. They have ample space to move around safely, which supports their physical development. Staff support children to develop their communication skills. For example, they sensitively repeat words back so that children can hear them pronounced correctly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff ensure that settling-in procedures for children are effective. For example, they find out about home routines to provide consistency of care. Babies and young children sleep or rest according to their needs. Children build good relationships with their key person and other staff. Staff help to prepare children well for their move from one room to the next. For example, they provide opportunities for children to become familiar with the new environment. Healthy eating is promoted well. Staff are aware of children's special dietary needs and allergies. Children behave well as staff are calm, positive role models. Staff praise children as they recognise their efforts and achievements. This helps to raise children's confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children successfully gain the skills they need to support their future learning, including their eventual move on to school. For example, they demonstrate a good level of confidence and curiosity. Children make friends and enjoy their play together. They learn how to share and take turns. Children become more independent. For example, they pour their own drinks and wash their plate after snack. Children readily go to staff for support when necessary. They develop their personal care skills well, relevant to their age and ability.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536054 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10067412 Type of provision Full day care

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 69 Name of registered person Buttercups Children's Nursery Limited

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01449 61596

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Buttercups Children's Nursery registered in 2016. The nursery employs 12 members of childcare staff. Of these, 10 staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery opens from 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. An out-of-school club also opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.45am to 8.50am for the breakfast club, from 3pm to 6pm for the after-school club and from 8am to 5.30pm for the holiday club.

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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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