Panda Nursery at Marvell House

Panda Nursery at Marvell House MARVELL HOUSE CHILDRENS CENTRE, Marvell House, Hull HU3 1PP

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Inspection date 26 October 2018 Previous inspection date 16 July 2014

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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 provides strong leadership for the staff team. She is passionate about developing the nursery provision to the highest levels. She seeks the views of staff, children and parents to identify and prioritise future improvements. n All staff are extremely dedicated and professional in their roles. They give a warm welcome to parents and children. They take time to share information with parents about children's interests and learning, both at home and in nursery. n Children build extremely close bonds with their key person and staff continually nurture children's confidence and self-esteem. Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging at the nursery and treat each other and resources with care and respect. n Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities make outstanding progress over time. Staff work closely with parents to provide support. There are strong partnerships with other professionals who provide expert advice on how to meet

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The provision is good

the needs of individual children. n Staff plan the indoor and outdoor environments very well which motivates children to explore. Children show high levels of independence as they make choices about where they want to play. Staff interactions with children are meaningful and encourage children to share their thoughts and ideas.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the organisation of group times does not give opportunities for all children to participate. This results in some children being less engaged in their learning.

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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 review the organisation of group times so that all children can engage fully and have the opportunity to actively participate.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during a range of activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact upon children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint inspection with the nursery manager and discussed their findings. n The inspector held meetings with the manager during the inspection. She looked at policies and procedures to safeguard children and how self-evaluation is improving the quality of provision. n The inspector gained the views of parents through recent questionnaires. n The inspector spoke to staff and children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The manager supports staff effectively to embed her vision for the nursery. She implements robust recruitment and induction arrangements to ensure staff have the right skills and knowledge for their roles from the start. Staff have good opportunities to continue their professional development. The manager discusses children's achievements in supervision meetings with staff. She closely monitors any concerns that staff may have about children's learning and development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. All staff are confident in identifying the possible signs of abuse or neglect. They are knowledgeable about current child protection issues. They are clear about their responsibilities in reporting any concerns they may have about a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff generally plan many exciting activities over the day. They encourage children to develop their understanding of different materials. Children explore the properties of ice and use different tools to break it up in order to release the toy insects trapped inside. They become very excited when they achieve this and staff respond positively. Staff help children to develop their mathematical skills as they play with them. They count the legs of the toy insects and encourage children to join in with the counting. Children learn how to make dough and enjoy selecting the colours. They watch carefully as the dough changes from white to grey as they add black paint. Staff make sure children have plenty of time to follow their interests. They use their observations of children effectively to identify and support children's next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Staff are consistently excellent role models. They listen attentively to what children tell them. They show, through their positive and enthusiastic responses, that they highly value children's views. Children learn about the daily routine and cope extremely well with change. Their behaviour is exemplary. Staff are vigilant in monitoring children's emotional well-being. They are quick to offer reassurance when needed. Children enjoy nutritious snacks and meals. They take responsibility for helping to set the tables at mealtimes. They show much independence as they serve their own food and clear away when they have finished. Staff ensure children have daily opportunities to be physically active. Children learn about the importance of high standards of personal hygiene for healthy lifestyles. There are many excellent opportunities for children to learn about cultures beyond their own.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident communicators and listen attentively to others. They are very independent in their self-care skills. Children gain the key skills and attitudes that prepare them well for their future learning, including school. They demonstrate high levels of physical and emotional well-being. Children make good progress from their starting points, including children who are eligible for additional funding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475203 Local authority Kingston Upon Hull City Council Inspection number 10069453 Type of provision Full day care Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 51 Number of children on roll 42 Name of registered person Panda Nursery Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 16 July 2014 Telephone number 01482 485907 07964824539

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Panda Nursery at Marvell House registered in 2014. The nursery employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold relevant qualifications at level 2, two at level 3, one at level 5 and two at level 6. The nursery is open each weekday, from 7am until 6pm. It 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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