Nature Trail Nursery Euxton

Nature Trail Nursery Euxton Euxton Methodist Church, Wigan Road, Euxton, Chorley PR7 6LP

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Inspection date 13 December 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 ambitious, committed and hard working. She has a clear vision for the setting and works hard with her staff to achieve this. She fully understands the strengths and weaknesses of the setting, in order to drive the setting forward. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Staff work closely with parents to provide a regular exchange of information about their child. In addition, staff use this knowledge to provide a consistent approach to support children's ongoing learning and progress. n Children behave very well. This is a key strength of the setting. Children play together and are sensitive towards each others needs. They are fully aware of the rules and boundaries in the setting. n Teaching is strong. Staff make effective use of what they know about the individual children to plan for what they need to learn next. This helps to motivate children to play and explore. n Staff provide children with a welcoming and well-resourced environment, indoors and

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This provision is good

outdoors. Children confidently move around the environment choosing activities from a wealth of resources and demonstrate that they are emotionally secure. n The current system for continuous professional development is not sharply focused to raise the overall quality of teaching to an outstanding level. n At times, during group activities, staff do not always provide enough opportunities to involve the younger children to support their ongoing 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 sharpen the current systems for professional development to raise the overall quality of teaching to an outstanding level n provide more opportunities to involve the younger children during group time activities to support their ongoing learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on the children's learning. n The inspector considered views from parents through the written and verbal feedback provided. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the manager and staff throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures and the suitability of staff working with the children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The manager and staff are passionate about working with parents. They involve them regularly in reviewing practice by regularly meeting with them and sending out parent questionnaires. Feedback is taken on board by the manager and used to improve outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The staff are aware of the appropriate procedures to follow to keep children safe. Staff implement effective risk assessments to help minimise risks to children. This helps to ensure their safety and welfare as they play. There is a robust induction system in place from the start and staff are fully aware of their roles and responsibilities. Staff receive ongoing regular supervisions and are fully supported by the manager. The manager tracks the progress of different groups of children to close any gaps as quickly as possible through focused learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff are well qualified and have a good understanding of how all children learn. They observe children at play and accurately identify the next steps in their learning. They use this information to plan exciting activities for the children. Staff spend time interacting with children during activities. They question them skilfully and use a range of strategies to support their learning. Mathematics is promoted well throughout the nursery. Children quickly learn about shapes as they draw them in the sand. Staff support children's communication and language development effectively. They encourage the children to talk about different vegetables as they prepare soup in the home corner. Staff involve parents in children's learning. They sending home monthly resource packs to encourage parents to extend children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children arrive at the setting confident and ready to learn. The key-person system is effective. The warm and friendly staff team form strong relationships with the children, and every child is valued and supported effectively. Staff promote independence throughout the daily routine. For example, children are asked to place their lunch bag on the table and tidy away resources at the end of the session. Staff introduce children to the local community through their 'Walking Wednesday' initiative. They explore the local amenities, which supports their understanding of the world around them. Staff support children to be physically active in the outdoor environment. They play on wheeled toys and walk on balancing beams.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and work within their expected age and stage of development. Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the setting. They are confident and warmly welcome visitors into the setting. Children develop the skills and attitudes that they need to support their future learning as they move through the nursery and eventually on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539723 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10079128 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 2 - 4 Total number of places 21 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Comparenurseries.com LTD

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01254 830788

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Nature Trail Nursery registered in 2016. It is based at Euxton Methodist church in Euxton. The setting employs five members of staff, all of whom hold relevant qualifications ranging from level 3 to level 6. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

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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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