Benny Bears Nursery

Benny Bears Nursery Merstham Football And Social Club, Weldon Way, Redhill RH1 3QB

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Inspection date 6 February 2019 Previous inspection date 24 April 2018

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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 provider has addressed previous weaknesses in practice by updating her child protection procedures to include the safe use of mobile phones and cameras. Staff have developed their knowledge of child protection and the administration of first aid by attending relevant training. They are currently increasing the range of outdoor learning opportunities for those children that prefer to play outdoors. n Staff support children's emotional well-being successfully. Children are happy, confident and settle quickly to their chosen activity. n Children make good progress in their learning. They explore and use their imaginations well. For example, they build with plastic bricks, care for dolls in pretend play and have fun making marks on paper. n Staff support children's communication and language skills well. They name objects clearly and model the correct pronunciation of words. n Staff build strong relationships with parents. Staff hold daily conversations with

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This provision is good

parents, to help to provide a consistent approach in supporting children's care and learning. n Staff develop strong links with other professionals involved in children's care and education, to help extend a good partnership approach to meeting children's individual needs. n Management do not always encourage staff to share their new found methods of teaching to other staff and how this can be used to further develop the curriculum. n Staff do not consistently explain to children the importance of treating resources and their environment with care. n Staff do not make the most of all opportunities to fully support younger children in developing their independence and self-help skills.

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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 encourage further sharing of staff's teaching knowledge and skills to help develop the curriculum even further n support children's understanding of the importance of caring for resources and taking responsibility for their environment n support younger children further in developing their independence and self-help skills.

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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 individual learning. n The inspector spoke to the deputy manager, staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the provider. n The inspector held a meeting with the provider to discuss self-evaluation. n The inspector sampled a range of policies and procedures. For example, staff suitability, accident and incident records, first-aid certificates and risk assessments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The provider and staff have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities to protect children. They know what procedures to follow should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. For example, they now have a greater awareness of monitoring children's absence. Staff undertake daily risk assessments to provide a safe and interesting environment. They have made recent changes to the kitchen and toilet area. The setting is clean and well maintained. The provider is committed to developing staff practice and identifies training and development needs. For instance, some staff are working towards a professional qualification. Staff state that training has helped them understand the importance of allowing children to take risks as they play and learn. Therefore, children now have further opportunities to manage risk and learn new skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff wholeheartedly involve themselves in children's play to help capture their interests and engage them in a wide range of activities. They place a high importance on encouraging and supporting young children's imaginative play. For instance, children enjoy using tractors to scoop up sawdust while playing with the farm set in pretend play. Staff know when to engage children in conversations or stand back to allow children to explore independently. Children benefit from plenty of opportunities to develop mathematical skills. For example, they match quantities with numbers and estimate how many scoops of sand will fill their buckets. Staff use observation and assessments of children's achievements well, to target children's future learning and close gaps in their learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff form close and trusting relationships with children and the key-person system is effective. Initially, when children first attend, staff seek information from parents about children's individual needs. They then maintain this as children's needs change. This supports children's care and emotional well-being effectively. Children's privacy is respected at nappy changing times. Staff are ready to support younger children's behaviour and help them to manage their, sometimes, strong emotions. Children have ample opportunities to practise their physical skills. They enjoy participating in 'Yoga' classes, ride bikes and scooters and climb in outdoor play. Children learn about nature as they explore local woodlands and discuss the wildlife seen.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain effective skills and are prepared well for their next stage in learning and eventual move to school. They demonstrate an interest in writing and enjoy making colourful marks with chalk on the easel. They listen attentively to stories and talk about the pictures. Children are developing their confidence in communicating with their friends as they begin to play cooperatively together. They explore home life experiences through play, for example, by administrating 'medication' to sick dolls.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498923 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10092255 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Sessional day care Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 12 Name of registered person Benny Bears Nursery Limited

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 24 April 2018 Telephone number 07795270339

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Benny Bears Nursery registered in 2016. It operates from Merstham Football and Social Club in Redhill, Surrey. The nursery is one of two provisions operated by the provider. The nursery employs four members of staff. Of these, three staff hold appropriate early years qualification at level 2 and 3. The nursery is open every weekday during term time. On Monday it is open from 9.30am until 12.30pm. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday it is open from 9.30am until 3pm. The nursery receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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