Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School

Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School 50 Brookland Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 3FA

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Inspection date 19 February 2019 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 Babies and children form close attachments to key staff who understand their individual needs. Staff are kind and caring and children settle well. Parents say how pleased they are with their children's progress and the loving care they receive. n Staff build close partnerships with parents. They obtain important information about children when they join the setting and this helps them to understand their learning needs from the beginning. Staff regularly inform parents about their children's routines and developmental progress. They provide resources for parents to help their children's learning at home. n Staff provide a variety of challenging and enjoyable activities that help children to achieve their goals. They quickly identify any delays in children's learning and seek appropriate professional support to enable children to develop to the best of their ability. n Managers seek the support of professionals to help them to make improvements to the

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This provision is good

setting. They take account of the views of parents, children and staff when evaluating the provision. n Managers and staff do not monitor children's progress closely enough to accurately identify all strengths and weaknesses in teaching and learning. n Staff do not make the best use of the outdoor areas at all times of the year to promote children's learning, particularly for children who learn more effectively outside.

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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 improve tracking of children's progress, to accurately identify any weaknesses in teaching and learning and ensure excellent outcomes for all children n continue to develop the garden areas, to ensure that all children have access to meaningful outdoor experiences all year round, especially for those children who prefer to learn outside.

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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 carried out a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager and deputy and spoke to staff and children. n The inspector took account of the views of parents by speaking with some of them during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the suitability and qualifications of staff, children's assessment records, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a good knowledge of the procedures to follow if they have a concern about children's well-being. They receive regular and appropriate training to help them to keep up to date with changes in practice and legislation. Managers follow safe recruitment procedures when seeking new staff. They regularly check the suitability of all adults in contact with children. Managers ensure sufficient staff to child ratios are maintained. They monitor staff performance well. Managers provide staff with regular supervision and support and a programme of continuous professional development. This helps staff to enhance their knowledge and skills. Staff carry out continuous risk assessments of the children's play environment and on all outings, to help them ensure that children stay safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Babies and children are early talkers. Staff speak to them all the time, extending their vocabulary and asking them questions. Children make good progress in their development and learning and, on some occasions, exceed expectations. Staff are skilled in supporting individual babies and children to develop in their own way and in their own time. Staff provide many opportunities for children to practise their skills. For example, older children concentrate hard as they make cuts in paper with scissors. Staff show them how to hold the scissors correctly and they are encouraged to succeed. Babies enjoy listening to stories about animals and adventures. They remember words and join in the chorus. Staff provide resources to extend children's story experience. For instance, babies smother their hands with paint as they decorate a paper snake. This helps children to develop an interest in literacy and supports their personal, social and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are independent. They learn to do things for themselves from an early age. Staff supervise them well at mealtimes as they learn to feed themselves and tidy away their plates. Staff encourage children to eat healthy foods and drink plenty of water during the day. Children learn to take turns and share. They learn to take care of their friends and their behaviour is good. Staff support children with nappy changing and toileting and they quickly learn to manage their own personal care. Staff provide an inclusive environment for all children. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make very good progress. Staff use sign language to support communication for those children who find the use of language difficult. Children enjoy being outside where they can test out their physical ability. They learn how to pedal a tricycle and climb a high frame.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident learners and are well prepared for school. They recognise letters and numbers and know how to write their name. Younger children learn how to count and recognise colours. Children learn about people and places. They learn about differences in families and how other people celebrate festivals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554431 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10095009 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 58 Number of children on roll 111 Name of registered person Holmes, Julie Ann

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01992 650166

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Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School registered in 2017. There are 23 members of childcare staff. Of these, 16 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The setting opens from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round. 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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