Early Birds @ Kingfisher

Early Birds @ Kingfisher Kingfisher Primary School, Lichfield Road, Bristol, Somerset BS4 4BJ

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Inspection date 3 June 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 Leaders are committed to continuous improvement to benefit children. They evaluate the quality of the provision effectively and identify and target areas for improvement. n Leaders monitor the quality of teaching well. They complete regular observations of staff practice and arrange supervision meetings. They set meaningful and measurable targets for staff development to help improve the quality of provision further. n Leaders and staff monitor children's progress effectively. They identify any delays in children's development swiftly. They work extremely well with other professionals to put in place early interventions to help children catch up. n Staff are welcoming, kind and caring, and support children's emotional well-being effectively. Children form strong bonds with their key person and other staff. Children are happy and settle quickly on arrival, making choices in their play. n Staff build secure partnerships with parents. They involve them in their children's

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This provision is good

learning and promote consistency between the setting and home. Parents speak positively about the setting and appreciate the information that staff share with them, particularly about their children's play, learning and development. n Staff are good role models for children. They provide children with clear explanations of right and wrong, using effective strategies to encourage children's positive behaviour. n Staff do not seize all chances to encourage children to think and respond. n At times, children do not benefit from a wide range of media and materials to encourage them to make marks.

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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 make full use of opportunities to extend children's thinking skills and developing vocabulary further n increase the range of media and materials on offer to provide children with consistent opportunities to experiment with colours and marks.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed the premises and talked to leaders, staff, children and parents at appropriate times. n The inspector observed staff interactions with children, indoors and outdoors. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the headteacher. n The inspector held a discussion with leaders about risk assessments to keep children safe from harm. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including staff suitability checks, children's records, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Leaders and staff risk assess constantly. They are proactive in making swift changes to practice to keep children safe. Staff have a secure understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding matters. They know the correct procedures to follow should they have any concerns. They work in partnership with other professionals exceptionally well to provide a joined-up approach to safeguarding. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Leaders support staff's continuing professional development effectively to benefit children. For instance, training has increased staff's knowledge about how to extend children's learning across all areas of development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff complete regular observations of children's play and learning. They use their accurate assessments to identify children's next learning steps. They plan an interesting range of activities to capture children's attention. For example, children were fascinated as they explored wood shavings to find the toy animals hidden inside. They filled and emptied containers, developing an early understanding of capacity. Staff encouraged young children to count the spots on floor dominoes, reinforcing their understanding that numbers have meaning. Children enjoyed role play as vets and doctors. They showed care and kindness to the baby dolls and toy animals. Staff extended children's learning, for example explaining the use of a thermometer. Staff engage in meaningful conversations with children, provide a running commentary during activities and introduce new words. This helps to boost children's language skills. Staff embed phonics

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

into activities well to increase children's understanding of the sounds that letters represent.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. Staff make good use of chances to teach children to understand their emotions and respect the feelings of others. Children share resources and take turns. For instance, they waited patiently in a line to cross the balancing beams. Staff provide challenge for children, teaching them to take supervised risks safely, such as climbing onto equipment and jumping off. Children develop their coordination skills and learn to become independent. Staff work well with parents to help children become toilet trained. Children benefit from regular fresh air and healthy snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They gain confidence and develop their social skills. Children experiment with resources, making links in their learning. For example, they used the tap independently to fill up containers and the toy syringe with water during medical role play. Children develop a love of books and read stories to their peers. Even the youngest children develop their concentration skills and engage in activities for long periods. Children develop their imagination. Most children enjoy singing songs, and join in with the actions eagerly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY563166 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10107577 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 19 Name of registered person Speedwell Nursery School Governing Body

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 0117 3534440

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Early Birds @ Kingfisher registered in 2018 and is based on the Kingfisher Primary School site in Bristol. The setting is managed by Speedwell Nursery and Children's Centre. Opening times are 8.45am to 11.45pm and 12.30pm to 3.30pm each weekday, during term time only. There are currently five members of staff, including the headteacher, who hold relevant childcare qualifications from level 3 to 6.

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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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