Hummingbirds Educational Nursery

Hummingbirds Educational Nursery Castle Lane Community Centre, Castle Lane, Garstang, Preston PR3 1RB

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Inspection date 26 November 2018 Previous inspection date 8 June 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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This provision is good

n The manager and staff team work extremely well together. They reflect on the service that they provide and are totally committed to the constant development of all areas of the nursery. They set clear targets and make changes that benefit the outcomes for children. The manager and staff show an excellent capacity to continue building on the already high standards of care and learning. n Partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong. Staff keep parents, carers and other agencies regularly updated about children's achievements. They regularly share information about children's next steps to support further continuity in their learning and development. All children make good progress. n Staff teach with expertise. They are experienced, kind and caring practitioners who develop a close bond and secure relationship with all children. Staff have a clear knowledge of children's individual and specific requirements to support their care,

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This provision is good

learning and development effectively. Children behave well and settle in easily, showing they feel safe and secure in this warm and welcoming environment. n At times, staff miss opportunities for children to learn more about healthy eating to help extend their understanding of a healthy lifestyle. n Sometimes, staff do not fully maximise children's instinctive curiosity and imagination about tools and technology, to support further their understanding of how and why things work.

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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 extend opportunities for children to learn more about healthy eating and their understanding of a healthy lifestyle n enhance children's instinctive curiosity and imagination to support further their interest in tools and technology and how and why things work.

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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 with staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting. 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

Safeguarding is effective. The manager and staff have a secure knowledge of child protection and what to do to keep children safe. They are alert in recognising situations that may indicate a child is a risk of harm and know the procedures to follow if they are concerned. Staff deploy themselves effectively and supervise children well. They carry out risk assessments and daily checks to ensure children play in a safe environment. Documentation is robust and all checks are in place to ensure people associated with the nursery are suitable. There are effective systems used to monitor staff performance and to drive improvement. The manager completes supervisory meetings and gives staff the opportunity to discuss children's progress and identify any gaps in their learning. This helps to identify swiftly occasions when children are in need of additional help and support. Staff work closely with parents, carers and other professionals to help

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

continually improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff know the children well. They confidently talk about children's development and how they are supporting the next steps in their learning. Development records are regularly shared with parents and information is available to support children's learning further at home. Staff get down to the children's level and constantly promote their speech and language. They listen to what children say and add any new interests to future planning. Outside, children enjoy making a sleigh and construct a canal boat based on their own experiences. They are very much in control of their own learning, which staff skilfully build on. Children enjoy playing games, singing and engaging in storytelling. They learn to listen, wait their turn and respond individually to questions asked by staff. Children work together to construct train tracks and complete complex puzzles. Their imagination is supported in the home corner and their writing skills encouraged while making lists

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children build secure and emotional attachments with kind and caring staff who are very responsive to their needs. Staff manage children's behaviour very effectively and in a positive manner. Children learn social skills in group situations, for example, while eating at mealtimes. Staff follow robust procedures at mealtimes to manage children's dietary needs or preferences. They place a strong emphasis on meeting children's personal and individual needs. For example, they ask children to wash and dry their own hands and dress themselves before going outside. Children enjoy free access into the outdoor play areas and enjoy additional physical activities, including bespoke dance and exercise sessions.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their identified initial starting points, including those children who speak English as an additional language and those who receive funding. Children are confident and enthusiastic learners. They enjoy making their own decisions and carefully manage their own risks appropriately. They gain the necessary skills that help them with their future learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340518 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10067832 Type of provision Sessional day care Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 26 Name of registered person Lancaster Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust

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Date of previous inspection 8 June 2015 Telephone number 01995 602012

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Hummingbirds Educational Nursery in Garstang registered in 1997. The setting employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and the manager holds qualified teacher status. The setting opens from Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 9am until midday and from midday until 3pm. A lunch club is provided on request until 1pm. The setting 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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