Kirklington Primary School

The Betchworth & Buckland Children's Nursery The Street, Betchworth, Surrey RH3 7DJ

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Inspection date 16 October 2018 Previous inspection date 24 May 2016

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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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The manager and staff monitor children's progress and identify any gaps in learning. They put plans in place to help ensure all children make good progress. n The manager regularly considers the views of staff, parents and children to help her initiate improvements. For example, children help to decide the layout of the setting. n Children learn about the world around them effectively. For example, they watch how snails move in the garden and explore how, when touched, the scent of the lemon mint plant is transferred to their fingers. n The manager and staff are very good role models and children's behaviour is excellent. They provide an extremely warm and nurturing setting where children's views are valued and respected. n The manager and staff are very successful in supporting the children's emotional development. For example, staff offer children cuddles, praise them and build on their developing self-esteem extremely well.

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The provision is good

n Children enjoy performing small tasks on their own, such as choosing their own snack and pouring their own drinks. They learn good independent skills, in preparation for their future learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The manager and staff do not yet focus fully on ways to raise the quality of practice to outstanding levels. n The manager and staff do not consistently give parents details about how they can extend their child's learning at home.

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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 strengthen ways to build further on staff's professional development and improve the quality of practice to outstanding levels n enhance the good partnerships with parents to help them extend their children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the premises and sampled some documentation. n The inspector observed the manager and staff interacting with children. n The inspector interviewed the manager. She carried out a joint observation of an activity with the manager. n The inspector spoke to children and viewed their activities. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The manager and staff know what to do and who to contact if they have a concern about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The manager effectively supports staff and identifies training needs to develop their knowledge. For instance, after training, staff are now better able to support children's development by understanding the different ways in which they learn. Since the last inspection, the manager provides more opportunities for children to have the time and space to think and respond, and to share their ideas.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The environment is welcoming and inviting to children and parents, and staff are friendly. There are a variety of resources and children choose their own activities. The manager and staff teach children good mathematical skills. Older children begin to learn simple additions and subtractions. They recognise number and quantity, and learn what 'zero' represents. Younger children learn to count and name colours. The manager and staff teach children about technology effectively. For example, children use a computer tablet to find out what a baby penguin is called. Children learn how to use a touchscreen and how to search for simple information. Staff extend learning well. For example, children learn baby penguins play together in a 'creche'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The manager conducts robust risk assessments and children are safe. The manager and staff teach children about their own safety exceptionally well. For example, children know how to use scissors safely and understand how to safely negotiate the outdoor balance beams. Children develop very secure attachments both to staff and each other. They are extremely kind and considerate. For example, children cuddle each other and help out with tasks, such as turning the tap on in the bathroom. The manager and staff teach children about healthy eating practices exceptionally well and children begin to understand how the body works. For instance, they know to rest when they have exercised and are out of breath.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing very good social skills. For instance, they compliment each other's skills when playing in the role-play area. Children have lots of opportunities to develop their physical skills in the outdoor area. They climb, explore natural resources, such as conkers and pine cones, and develop their balance well. Children learn good skills in preparation for school. For instance, they learn how to recognise their names and are confident. Children learn to share well and play together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 122653 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10066288 Type of provision Sessional 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 2 - 4 Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 25 Name of registered person The Betchworth And Buckland Childrens Nursery

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Date of previous inspection 24 May 2016 Telephone number 01737 843 610

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The Betchworth and Buckland Children's Nursery registered in 1992. It operates from the North Downs Primary School in Betchworth, Surrey. The nursery is open Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 9.15am to 1.15pm and Wednesday and Thursday from 9.15am to 2.45pm. It is open during term time only. The nursery is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years of age. The nursery employs seven members of staff; of these, five hold a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. One member of staff has a qualification at level 5.

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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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