Cliff House Nursery

Cliff House Nursery 19 Lambert Road, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancs PR2 6YQ

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Inspection date 5 September 2018 Previous inspection date 3 June 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 nursery manager is highly skilled and experienced. She is committed to the continued improvement of the nursery and raising outcomes for children. Together with the staff team, recommendations from the last inspection have been actioned well. This has enhanced the visual environment and opportunities for mark making and literacy. n The well-qualified staff team accurately assess observations made of children's learning. They use this information to identify next steps and to plan a range of activities. All children make good progress, including those in receipt of additional funding. n Children are happy, settled and enjoy their time at nursery. The well-established and consistently implemented key-person system helps all children form secure attachments, promoting their emotional and physical well-being and confidence to explore. n Children have wonderful opportunities to take risks and learn how to manage their own

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The provision is good

safety. They ably jump from the bow of the boat in the garden and competently navigate over the range of climbing equipment. n Children's behaviour is excellent. They play cooperatively with their peers and thoroughly enjoy participating in all parts of the daily routine, including tidy-up time.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The performance management of staff does not yet provide the manager with in-depth evaluations of staff teaching to raise the quality to the highest levels. n Occasionally, staff do not give children sufficient time to think and answer the questions they ask them.

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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 extend performance management of the staff team and gain more in-depth evaluations of teaching practice n enhance questioning skills that give children sufficient time to think and answer the questions they are asked.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning, during play inside and outside. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the nursery manager. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection and other written comments. n The inspector spoke with members of staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and held a meeting with the nursery manager. n The inspector looked at children's records, evidence of the suitability of staff and a range of other documents, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff are vigilant and have a secure knowledge of the procedure to follow should they have concerns regarding a child's welfare. Robust recruitment and vetting procedures help to ensure children are cared for by suitable adults. Children's progress is closely monitored. The manager is able to identify any emerging gaps in children's learning and implement support where necessary. The impact of this is shown in the excellent progress children are making in their phonics and literacy skills, following staff training and the swift implementation of specific programmes of support. Staff work well with other professionals involved in the care and development of the children. Regular information sharing helps to ensure the needs of children are well known and met.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The teaching skills of staff are strong, and in some cases outstanding. Staff working with pre-school children are immensely skilled at seizing opportunities for learning during child-led play and steering children's interests in different directions. For example, staff ignite children's imaginations as they go on adventures suggested by the children. Staff seamlessly add children's contributions to the narrative meaning children become entirely absorbed in their play. Parents are widely involved in their children's learning. They contribute to assessments of their children's learning and are supported to continue learning at home. Additional funding is used to target learning outcomes where appropriate.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The atmosphere within the nursery is warm and nurturing. Beautifully illustrated walls, interesting displays and very well-presented playrooms provide children with a wonderful learning environment. The outdoor area is equally well resourced and presented. Children are highly valued and provided with positive levels of interaction. Children learn about and practice healthy lifestyles. For example, children harvest fruit and vegetables from the garden to use for their nursery meals. Diversity is well embedded into everyday practice. Children learn to respect and celebrate each other's differences as they explore their family dynamics, cultural celebrations and other areas of diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They are confident and motivated learners, showing persistence during activities. All children are widely independent. Younger children learn to feed themselves from a young age and older children capably tend to their self-care needs. Pre-school children begin to understand letter sounds and some are able to blend them together to form words. Babies get to know and enjoy the nursery routine, including the social occasion at snack and lunch time. Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning, including the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487021 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10070914 Type of provision Full day care

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 56 Number of children on roll 75 Name of registered person Cliff House Nursery Limited

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Date of previous inspection 3 June 2015 Telephone number 01772795368

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Cliff House Nursery re-registered in 2015 but has been established since 1990. The nursery is open each weekday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. In total, 14 staff work at the nursery, 12 of whom hold relevant qualifications. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for two- and three-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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