Little Owls Day Nursery

Little Bears Day Nursery 1-1a First Avenue, Carlton, NOTTINGHAM NG4 1PH

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Inspection date 15 October 2018 Previous inspection date 19 October 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 manager has worked extremely hard to address the action and recommendations raised at the last inspection. She continues to have a positive attitude with regard to the continued good progress and development of the nursery. n Children feel at home in the warm and welcoming nursery. They build secure attachments with staff and enjoy plenty of cuddles and affection. n Staff provide a wide range of interesting and stimulating resources for children to enjoy while they are at nursery. For example, babies enjoy investigating and exploring a range of natural everyday objects, such as egg boxes, spoons and mixing bowls. Older children enjoy experimenting with colour mixing in rain water which has collected on the playground surface. n Parents are keen to praise the nursery. They say that they are confident in the good progress that their children are making.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, children in the pre-school room are not supported to listen intently and fully engage in their play and learning. This is because the noise level often becomes too loud. n The programme for the professional development of all staff does not focus robustly on raising the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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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 monitor the effectiveness of the learning environment, particularly in the pre-school room, even more consistently to enhance opportunities for children to engage more fully in their play and learning n build on the programme of continuous professional development to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest levels.

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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. 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

The experienced manager is knowledgeable and passionate about her role. She works hard and leads a dedicated team of staff. Since the last inspection she has been working alongside the local authority to raise the overall quality of the nursery successfully. As part of this process she has teamed up with other nurseries in the local area to share good practice ideas and raise outcomes for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. All staff fully understand their safeguarding responsibilities. They have a good knowledge of the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. The nursery is safe and secure, and robust recruitment and vetting procedures are in place to help ensure all staff are suitable to work with children. Children are well supervised throughout the day and staff ensure that adult-to-child ratios are met at all times.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The team of well-qualified staff knows children well and makes timely and accurate assessments of their development. These are shared regularly with parents at termly open evenings. The vibrant curriculum is planned with children's interests in mind. For example, following a discussion with children about space, staff have created a 'moon dust' sensory tray for children to enjoy. Staff interact positively with children. They sit at children's level and show genuine interest in their play. On the day of inspection, one member of staff had numerous bandages applied during an impromptu game of hospitals, much to children's delight.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and confidently make choices about their learning. Staff encourage children to do things for themselves and develop their independence effectively. For example, older children confidently find their own coats and shoes before going outside to play. Children are learning to share resources and take turns with their friends. Staff support children's positive behaviour well. They provide regular praise as they recognise children's efforts and achievements. This helps to raise children's confidence and sense of self-esteem. Staff regularly take children on trips into the local community. This supports children's understanding of the wider world around them. Children have particularly enjoyed a recent visit to a local church where they have helped to bring in food parcels for the harvest festival service.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for their eventual move to school. Babies develop early language skills. They babble and begin to form recognisable words. Toddlers demonstrate excellent mathematical skills as they confidently count up to 10. Pre-school children concentrate intently as they draw designs on paper with excellent pencil grip and control.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500106 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10077404 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 83 Number of children on roll 76 Name of registered person Kig Nottm Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 19 October 2017 Telephone number 01159404388

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Little Bears Day Nursery registered in 2016. The nursery employs 18 members of childcare staff. Of these, 13 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, one holds level 5 and one holds level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 8am 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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