Teddies Nursery at CLCC

Countesthorpe Leysland Community College Day Nursery Countesthorpe Leysland Community College, Winchester Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester LE8 5PR

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Inspection date 27 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 Children really enjoy the time they spend in the nursery. They are consistently happy and engaged in their chosen play activities, usually alongside their friends. n The nursery is managed well by a committed and knowledgeable team. Staff have a good understanding of safeguarding and how to keep children protected. n Staff communicate skilfully with children and this supports children's communication and language development. n Staff know the children very well and make accurate assessments of their learning. They use this information to plan interesting activities linked to the next steps in children's learning and their interests. n Children make good progress in their learning and development in relation to their starting points. They acquire the key skills to support them in the next stage of their learning and eventual move to school. n Children make secure attachments to caring and affectionate staff. This supports their

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This provision is good

emotional development and means they play and explore with confidence. n Staff do not always allow children to take risks in their play. This limits children's ability to learn about how to keep themselves safe. n Staff do not always consider how technology can be used to support children's learning and development.

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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 provide more opportunities for children to take manageable risks during their play, to increase their ability to learn how to keep themselves safe n continue to develop the arrangements for providing children with more consistent access to a range of technology in order to maximise their learning experiences.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 spoke with staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the nursery manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager. He looked at relevant documentation and the evidence of the suitability of staff working within the nursery. n The inspector spoke with parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe and what actions to take if concerns are raised. The qualifications and experience of the staff team have a positive effect on the overall quality of practice within the nursery. The nursery works well with outside agencies, including local schools, to ensure that older children are emotionally prepared for the move to school. The manager regularly monitors staff practice and tracks the progress of groups of children. This enables her to monitor their progress and identify areas where further attention is required. This also demonstrates her ability to reflect on practice and analyse how the nursery can be improved further. Parents comment positively on the overall quality of the nursery. They feel that their children's development is supported and that staff communicate well with them on a daily basis.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children demonstrate their engagement in learning and enjoy the wide range of interesting and well-planned activities. Staff communicate very skilfully with children. They understand the importance of allowing children time to build their own ideas and thoughts. Staff ask children questions at appropriate times. Younger children explore materials of different textures. For example, they play with farm animals and straw, making different sounds to represent each different animal. Staff support children's play well and encourage them to begin to share and play collaboratively alongside their friends. Older children sustain their interest and attention in their chosen play activities. They adapt their communication to different situations and are starting to solve problems together. They enjoy group learning times and listen keenly to each other.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop positive relationships with staff and their peers. This helps them to settle quickly when they arrive at nursery, and move into their chosen play activities. Children really enjoy outdoor play and are curious about the world around them. They look for bugs in the mud and are eager to discover what other insects they can find. Children enjoy some responsibilities at mealtimes, such as being the 'water monitor'. They enjoy a balanced and healthy diet Children are encouraged to make choices and share their views about what they would like to do. Staff help children talk through minor disagreements and manage their behaviour well. This helps children to know what is expected of them and how their actions can affect others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their individual starting points. Younger children are eager and interested learners. They ask questions to further their understanding and are curious. Older children acquire the key skills to support their readiness for future learning and eventual move to school. They demonstrate their confidence and use accurate mathematical language within their play. For example, as they build a tower together, they compare the height to each other and use words such as 'taller', 'shorter' and 'bigger' accurately.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542102 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10089822 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 51 Number of children on roll 43 Name of registered person Countesthorpe Leysland Community College

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01162771555

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Countesthorpe Leysland Community College Day Nursery registered in 2016. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff. 10 of these hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The manager holds a level 4 qualification. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year around, except for a week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery 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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