Spring Gate Nursery School

Spring Gate Nursery School Brampton Abbotts C of E Primary School, Brampton Road, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR9 7DE

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Inspection date 6 November 2018 Previous inspection date 24 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Staff have a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. They promote children's communication and language skills well. Staff engage older children in meaningful conversations and repeat and reinforce new words to help babies acquire a wider vocabulary. n Children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points. Staff have established effective partnerships with other professionals. They regularly exchange information about children's learning and care needs. n Children are happy, settled and enjoy their time at the nursery. Staff are kind and caring and children develop strong bonds with staff. n Managers and staff are ambitious, and they are striving to provide the best possible outcomes for all children. Purposeful self-evaluation and reflection help to identify further ways to improve.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasions, staff do not provide children with enough explanations about the challenges they are set. n Staff do not consistently find out information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start, to enable them to plan for children's learning from the outset.

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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 communication with children during planned activities, to better explain the challenges they are being set n gain even more information from parents about what children already know and can do when children first start at the nursery, and use this information to plan for children's learning needs from the very beginning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed staff engaging with children in a range of activities indoors and outdoors. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager and provider. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector spoke to children, staff and 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. Managers and staff are confident with the procedures to follow to share concerns about children in their care. They are alert to the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect or children who may be at risk of extreme views. Managers provide effective support and coaching to help staff to extend on their already good skills. Regular training is accessed, and staff benefit from ongoing supervision meetings. Parents are pleased with the progress their children make, and they receive regular information about their children's time in the nursery. Staff provide parents with suggestions on how they can support their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff know children well. They plan activities based on children's current interests. Staff regularly observe and assess children's achievements. They use this information to plan for the next steps in children's learning and development. The manager uses a system to evaluate the progress of different groups of children. This helps to identify promptly any gaps in learning. Older children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend outdoors. They squeal with delight as they go on an imaginary bear hunt. They enjoy taking part in role play, pretending to make food and drinks for their friends and staff. Staff support children's mathematical understanding during activities. The most able children confidently count to 10 and beyond. Staff develop children's early literacy skills. For example, they encourage children to make up stories and join in with their favourite book.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff in the baby room offer children appropriate cuddles, comfort and reassurance when visitors are present. They support older children to learn to share and cooperate with each other. Children's behaviour is good. Staff teach children about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Children benefit from regular exercise and fresh air. They are provided with healthy and nutritious snacks and learn good hygiene routines, including good oral hygiene. Children are becoming independent. They enjoy taking responsibility for small tasks, such as clearing away after snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those receiving additional funding and those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress. They are developing the key skills needed to help prepare them for their future learning, including moving on to school. Children are confident learners who readily make choices in their play. They enjoy joining in with music and movement sessions. Children show perseverance as they learn to use tools, such as scissors, rolling pins and shape cutters, during activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414286 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 10069396 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 1 - 10 Total number of places 29 Number of children on roll 47 Name of registered person Jones, Kerry-Ann

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Date of previous inspection 24 July 2014 Telephone number 01989 762 862

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Spring Gate Nursery School registered in 2010. The nursery is based at Brampton Abbotts C of E Primary School in the Brampton Abbotts area of Ross-on-Wye. The nursery is based in a designated area within the school. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, nine hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including the manager who has a foundation degree in early years. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday. Sessions are from 7.45am until 5.30pm for 50 weeks of the year, closing for bank holidays and for one week during August and a week at Christmas. 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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