Apperley Lodge

Apperley Lodge 110 Apperley Road, Idle, Bradford, W Yorks BD10 9SR

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Inspection date 7 December 2018 Previous inspection date 28 April 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 is supportive and helps the staff team to develop through effective monitoring, coaching and role modelling. As a result, the quality of teaching is good. n The key-person system is effective. Staff have positive bonds with children and support their emotional well-being well. Children are happy, secure and confident. n Parents are actively involved in their children's learning, and staff share ideas to support learning at home. For instance, the older children take home exercise books each week, with tasks for them to do at home to support their learning further. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well and are making progress. Staff work closely with outside agencies and parents to ensure continuity in their care and learning. n Children are not always given many opportunities to develop their early understanding of technology. n Occasionally, staff do not plan group activities effectively to ensure all experiences fully

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This provision is good

match the needs and stage of development of all children participating.

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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 widen the use of technology in activities to enhance children's understanding and early technology skills n review the organisation of group activities to fully match the learning experiences to children's individual needs and stage of development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the setting and viewed the resources available for the children. n The inspector and the manager observed an activity together. They evaluated the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with children, staff and parents at appropriate times during the inspection. The inspector took account of parent's views'. n The inspector looked at a range of children's records, policies and procedures, staff qualifications and suitability records. n The inspector held discussions with the manager and owner of the setting during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The manager and staff team undertake regular safeguarding training. They know the signs and symptoms which might indicate a child is at risk of harm. They know the correct procedures to follow if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The manger is passionate and ambitious. She reflects on the provision, seeking the views of staff, parents and children to drive forward improvements. She is especially focused on staff development and improving the quality of teaching, so that all children leave the setting with strong foundations. Assessments of all children are accurate and show that they are making progress from their starting points. The manager effectively monitors the progress of individual and groups of children. She takes action to ensure that all children are progressing. For example, she makes sure that that staff receive training and coaching to support children's mathematical development

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff use information from children's assessments to plan challenging activities that support their learning and development. Staff observe children carefully and use skilful questioning to extend their thinking and understanding. For example, when making playdough children talk about the different properties of the dough, and what ingredients they need to make it. Staff support children's communication and language development, physical and social skills well. For example, when outside younger children use their gross motor skills to climb up the slide supported by a sensitive adult. Children learn about the world around them as they go on visits in the local community, including to a nearby nursing home to sing Christmas songs to the residents. Children learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others as they celebrate festivals from a variety of cultures and religions. For example, a 'multicultural day' celebrates and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

recognises all the children who attend the setting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment is stimulating and welcoming, inside and outside. Children are interested and motivated to learn. For example, as they build with large cardboard boxes, they test out their own ideas and theories. Children are well behaved. Staff support them to manage their own risks. Children's independence is promoted across the setting. For instance, they make choices about where to play and what resources to use. They practise pouring their drinks at snack time, and serve their food at meal times. Children learn about being healthy and active. For example, they participate in a running challenge every morning and afternoon, before the session starts.

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Outcomes for children are good

Assessments of what children can do are accurate. All children, including those with SEND, are making progress from their starting points. Children's early literacy and mathematical skills are supported well. For example, practitioners use mathematical language during everyday routines, as well as during planned learning experiences. Children are ready for the next stages in their learning, and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422763 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10070068 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 56 Number of children on roll 36 Name of registered person R and J Hughes Partnership

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Date of previous inspection 28 April 2015 Telephone number 01274622552

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Apperley Lodge registered in 2011. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It employs 10 staff, of whom two hold relevant qualifications at level 6 and seven at level 3.

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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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