Cherry Tree Farm Children's Day Nursery

Cherry Tree Farm Children's Day Nursery Pasture House Farm, Gargrave Road, Broughton, SKIPTON, North Yorkshire BD23 3AQ

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Inspection date 20 November 2018 Previous inspection date 7 December 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 management team and staff have worked together very effectively to address the areas identified for improvement at the last inspection. The monitoring and evaluation systems are good and take into consideration the views of staff, parents and children. Targeted plans for ongoing improvements are strong. As a result, the nursery has a good capacity to continue to improve. n Staff observe children and routinely monitor their progress by tracking their development. They use information from assessments and children's interests to support their next steps in learning, overall. Consequently, children make good progress. n Children's self-confidence and self-awareness is promoted very well. They confidently make choices and are encouraged to be very independent throughout the day. n The key-person system works effectively. Children and staff have warm caring relationships. Children readily approach staff for comfort and cuddles and they are

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The provision is good

happy and settled throughout the nursery.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Staff do not consistently provide opportunities for babies to fully develop their physical skills. n Occasionally, some activities in the toddler room, such as the sand and water trays, are not fully accessible for the smaller toddlers to enable them to fully explore and investigate.

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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 opportunities for babies to fully develop their walking skills n review the access that all toddlers have to activities that help them to freely explore and investigate.

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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 and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the general manager. n The inspector had discussions with the owners, general manager staff and children. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the setting. n The inspector took the views of parents into account.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The management team and staff have a good understanding of what to do if they have a concern about a child's welfare and they regularly refresh their knowledge of safeguarding procedures. Strong recruitment procedures and rigorous background checks ensure that children are always cared for by suitable adults. Staff's qualifications, supervision, regular meetings and further training opportunities contribute to the overall good teaching and positive care practice. Partnerships with parents and other professionals involved in children's care and education are strong. Staff ensure parents are fully informed about children's daily activities and are equally keen to hear news of children's achievements at home. This has a positive effect on children's overall development and sense of belonging.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff provide a wide range of activities that engages and stimulates children's interests. For example, babies use their senses as they play with the rice, pasta and feathers which encourages them to experiment and investigate. Pre-school children discover what happens when they mix blue and red colours together as they play with slime. Staff follow children's interests well and use spontaneous activities to extend learning. For example, children develop their understanding of shape when they decide to make shapes using the slime. Toddlers show very good concentration skills as they investigate the flow of water and of how different mechanisms work, such as latches and switches.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and staff offer an effective amount of praise and support which helps children to keep trying and develop new skills. For example, children take an active part in their own self-care and begin to show awareness of their own safety. Staff help children to be healthy. They learn about food that is good for them and enjoy freshly prepared meals. Children have good opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air and play energetically. As the nursery is set on a farm children have first-hand experiences of nature, such as seeing sheep sheared and lambs fed.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain key skills and are well prepared for their next stage in learning, such as school. Children learn to take turns and recognise the importance of sharing key resources with their friends. For example, children work together as they build a high tower from the large bricks. Children develop good communication and language skills. They listen attentively and follow instructions well. In addition, they develop their vocabulary well with the support of staff. As children play in the role-play shop they learn new words, such as, 'receipt' and begin to understand the value of money as they count out their pennies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448157 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10079637 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 - 4 Total number of places 55 Number of children on roll 42 Name of registered person Jonathan Roe and Kate Roe Partnership

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Date of previous inspection 7 December 2017 Telephone number 01756 228 672

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Cherry Tree Farm Children's Day Nursery registered in 2012. The nursery employs eight members of staff. Of these, six hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above and three hold a degree in early years. The nursery opens Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm all year round. 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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