Songbirds Day Nursery

Songbirds Day Nursery 106 Station Road, Preston, HULL HU12 8UY

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Inspection date 8 October 2018 Previous inspection date 2 April 2013

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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 experienced and dedicated provider offers very clear and focused leadership. Together with her managers and staff, she is relentless in her pursuit of excellence. Staff comment they are proud to work in the nursery and they cannot speak highly enough of the provider and her passion for improving outcomes for children. n Staff attend training events to build on their skills and children's learning. For example, to enhance boys' achievements, staff have developed their understanding of how boys learn through risk taking and using their physical skills. n Children demonstrate high levels of curiosity and motivation. They are independent and constantly make decisions about what they want to do. Children are fascinated and inspired by the exceptional range of highly stimulating and interesting natural resources provided indoors and outside. n Staff offer a homely environment with a strong family feel. Children arrive excited,

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The provision is good

happy and settle quickly. They benefit from the calm, nurturing atmosphere and respond well to caring and sensitive interactions from their key person. This contributes well to children's emotional security and well-being. n The provider diligently evaluates the quality of the nursery. She seeks the views of staff and the parents to build constantly on the already very good service. There are plans to build on the forest-school ethos, to continue to inspire children to learn outdoors. n Staff have developed excellent partnerships with parents. The nursery is well established within the community. Staff provide superb handovers at the end of a session. Furthermore, staff support parents to extend children's learning at home through a range of strategies, such as 'homework bags'.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, staff do not make the best use of opportunities to challenge children and extend their learning even further.

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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 opportunities to challenge children further, to help accelerate their progress.

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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 and provider. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Although the provider did not promptly supply information to Ofsted about a significant event that happened at the nursery, there is no impact on children's welfare and safety. The provider took action during the inspection to supply Ofsted quickly with the information required and familiarise herself with the current guidance for notifying Ofsted about significant events. Staff supervise the children well and the premises are secure. The provider and manager places high priority on ensuring that staff have the most up-to-date knowledge of all safeguarding issues and can quickly address any concerns. The manager provides very good one-to- one meeting opportunities for staff. The manager has developed an effective reflection process to help her analyse individual outcomes for children and to check children are making good progress across the areas of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The staff are well qualified. This is reflected in their good teaching skills and, on occasions, outstanding practice is observed. Staff show an infectious enthusiasm when interacting with children. This in turn motivates the children to invite staff into their play and exploration. Staff place a good focus on helping children acquire communication skills. They ask well-phrased and purposeful questions, and subtly model language. Staff encourage children to think for themselves and work out how to do things. For example, children want to build a car out of the tyres and crates, so staff ask, 'What else might you need on your car?' Staff support toddlers to try new experiences. They demonstrate how things work, for example, they show them how to sieve flour and leaves in a colander. This encouragement results in children 'having a go' for themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Baby-room staff anticipate children's needs. They recognise when children need a change to their activities, when they are getting tired and when they are hungry. This contributes to babies' emotional well-being. Children's independence is good for their age. The staff encourage children to do as much as possible for themselves and are always on hand to offer support and guidance, when needed. Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and energetic physical exercise through regular access outdoors. Staff have established strong transitions, both throughout the nursery and when children move to school. This helps to ensure continuity of care and learning, and help children to settle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children, including those who receive funded early education, are making good progress from their starting points. Toddlers enthusiastically develop their skills for writing. They confidently use their fingers in shaving foam to draw lines and circles. Pre-school children competently use hammers and nails, donning safety glasses before starting. This helps to support their dexterity and build their awareness of how to use tools safely. Children develop skills that help prepare them for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school. They begin to share and work together, make friendships, and are supported to listen to and respect each other's voice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440481 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10080831 Type of provision Full day care

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

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Day care type

Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 62 Number of children on roll 168 Name of registered person Songbird Limited

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Date of previous inspection 2 April 2013 Telephone number 01482890441

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Songbirds Day Nursery re-registered in 2012. The nursery employs 27 members of childcare staff. Of these, 26 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above, including the provider who holds early years professional status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5.50pm. 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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