Kindred Market Deeping Nursery and Pre-School

Inspection date 29 August 2018 Previous inspection date 7 August 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 new manager is enthusiastic and has a clear vision of how to raise the quality of provision further. The staff demonstrate a strong commitment to making improvements. They seek the views of parents and children to aid development. n Children learn in a bright and motivating environment. Staff plan interesting and imaginative activities to engage children and to promote their curiosity. n Staff help children lead a healthy lifestyle. Children have many opportunities to be physically active and have access to plenty of fresh air and exercise. Staff encourage children to eat healthily and support them to learn about good hygiene routines and to keep themselves safe. n Staff work well with other agencies and professionals to meet children's individual needs. They help to ensure that there is regular communication and that relevant information is promptly shared so that children's well-being and learning is effectively

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The provision is good

promoted. n Staff demonstrate a good understanding of how children learn and develop. They help ensure that children make good progress from their starting points. Staff keep accurate records of children's achievements and progress. n Children behave well. Staff are good role models for children. They use positive language and give gentle reminders about expectations for their behaviour. Consequently, the atmosphere in the nursery is calm and conducive to learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Arrangements for the mentoring and coaching of staff, to achieve consistently high- quality teaching throughout the nursery, are not fully embedded. n Opportunities for children who prefer to learn outdoors are not always maximised.

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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 build on arrangements to observe, coach and mentor staff so that teaching is of a consistently high standard across the nursery n find ways to extend the opportunities and activities available for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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 a joint observation with the nursery manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager. He looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working with children. n The inspector spoke to several 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 manager and staff place a high priority on keeping children safe. They have a good understanding of their roles and responsibilities in relation to child protection and safeguarding procedures. Consequently, children are well protected and kept safe from harm. Staff work effectively as a team. Children's progress is clearly monitored by managers and leaders and any gaps in learning are swiftly supported. Parents are complimentary about the nursery and the approachable staff. They are pleased with the good information they receive about their child's learning and development. Self-evaluation is ongoing and reflects the views of the staff and parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good throughout the nursery. Staff regularly observe children. They use information from these observations effectively to plan the next steps in their learning. Children make choices about their play and learning. This helps to raise their confidence and feelings of self-worth. They thrive in the busy learning environment and are proud to show staff their creative work. Staff use good teaching skills to help children develop their language and to think for themselves. For example, staff model new words for younger children who copy what they say, extending their vocabulary. Older babies enjoy exploring how toys work. They are encouraged to move around their room, which helps to contribute towards their physical development. Toddlers benefit from exploring textures and colours with paint using rollers and different-sized brushes. Pre-school children show determination and concentrate as they explore making marks

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from gradual settling-in procedures based around their individual needs. Staff take time to listen to children when they talk and they value their thoughts and opinions. They praise children's efforts to boost their self-esteem and confidence. Babies have space to move about, crawl, learn to walk and access a good range of resources. They form close attachments with the staff, who sit at their level, narrating their play. Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air. They treat each other with respect and begin to learn about similarities and differences through a good range of activities, such as visits to the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen to explore, investigate and take part in new experiences. Their literacy skills are developing well. Children of all abilities, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well throughout their time in the nursery. They develop good listening and speaking skills. Older children learn to read simple words and phrases and to form letters and numbers accurately. Children make good progress in their physical development, including developing good hand-to-eye coordination. For example, children learn to use knives safely, to cut, slice and dice, carrots and beans. They show imagination in their play and sustain their interest for increasing periods of time. This prepares children well for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY330442 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10064658 Type of provision Full day care

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Not a school Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 109 Number of children on roll 119

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Date of previous inspection 7 August 2015

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Headstart Day Nursery registered in 2006. The nursery employs 27 members of childcare staff. Of these, 10 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, one at level 2, one at level 4, one at level 6 and one holds early years practitioner status. 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.

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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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