Cherry Tree Nurseries

Cherry Tree Nurseries Brandon Road, Binley, Coventry, West Midlands CV3 2JF

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Inspection date 13 November 2018 Previous inspection date 31 July 2015

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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 Relationships between staff and children are secure. Staff spend time introducing children into the nursery environment from the start which helps build close attachments. The key-person system is effective and supports partnerships between staff and parents. n Partnerships with other professionals involved in children's lives are good. Staff work cohesively to ensure continuity of care to support children, particularly where children have special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Children behave well. They understand the importance of sharing and taking turns with the toys. Staff encourage and support children as they learn to negotiate while they play. They praise children and build their self-esteem and confidence. n Children learn the importance of good hygiene and wash their hands at appropriate times throughout the day. Older children learn independence in their personal care. Staff ensure babies and young children remain clean and comfortable throughout the

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Staff do not consistently look at ways to provide high levels of challenge during planned activities. n Although staff seek the views of parents to inform the self-evaluation process, they have not considered obtaining the views of other people who are involved in children's care and 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 procedures for planning activities to ensure staff consistently provide high levels of challenge for all children n consider ways of gathering the views of other people who are involved in children's care and learning to help inform the self-evaluation process.

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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 to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector completed joint observations with the nursery quality improvement officer. n The inspector held a meeting with the provider and nursery quality improvement officer. The inspector 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Managers and staff are aware of the signs of harm and the wider safeguarding matters, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance. They know the procedures they must follow to report any concerns they might have about any child in their care. Managers work swiftly to assess potential risks within the nursery environment. They take effective action to reduce or remove possible hazards. Staff supervise children well. Parents speak positively about the nursery and the care and attention staff give to their children. Managers seek the views of parents and children as part of their self-evaluation process. Recruitment of new staff and systems for monitoring staff's performance are good. Managers and staff identify and access professional development opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills. For example, looking at further ways of supporting the development of very young children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff work well in partnership with parents. They gather detailed information from parents about their child. Staff use this alongside their own observations and assessments to plan a wide variety of activities. Older children recognise colours and how they change when they mix two together. They explore how the paint feels and practise writing letters and numbers in it. Children use their imaginations well and giggle as they pretend to take photographs of themselves using large blocks. They recall familiar experiences. For example, children mix mud, leaves and water together in the pretend kitchen outdoors. Staff encourage children to talk about what they are making. They encourage children to use various tools, such as spoons and ladles to mix ingredients together. Babies develop good social skills. They respond to staff and each other and excitedly join in with actions when they sing their favourite songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff use their knowledge of children's individual care routines and needs to meet them effectively throughout the day. Younger children rest and sleep as they need to. Older children have areas within their rooms to relax and recharge their energy levels. Children learn about their own safety. Staff consistently reinforce the importance of not running, of using equipment safely and of not putting things into their mouths. Mealtimes are social occasions. Older children talk to staff and each other about their day. Staff listen and respond to the younger children and babies as they babble to them. Freshly prepared meals support children's good health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They enthusiastically engage in activities and are eager and motivated to learn. Younger children explore the environment and delight in looking at pictures of themselves and their families. Older children show good levels of concentration. They spend time being creative and express their ideas through painting using natural resources, such as mud and water. Children show great confidence. They choose from a wide variety of activities and lead their own play. Children learn the key skills they need to support their future learning in readiness for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364274 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10084141 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 - 4 Total number of places 34 Number of children on roll 66 Name of registered person Kalsi, Harvinder

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 31 July 2015 Telephone number 02476 444776

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Cherry Tree Nurseries registered in 2007. The nursery employs 14 members of staff, of whom 12 hold appropriate early years qualifications from level 2 to level 5. The nursery opens all year round from Monday to Friday. Sessions are from 8am to 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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