Early Learners' Nursery School

Early Learners' Nursery School 78 Uppingham Road, Leicester LE5 0QE

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Inspection date 21 August 2019 Previous inspection date 22 August 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 ensures that staff have their teaching practice regularly observed. She identifies any areas for improvement, which are then shared with staff to improve the quality of teaching. As a result, teaching is good. n The staff provide a warm and welcoming environment for children. A variety of activities and resources which cover the different areas of learning are available. Staff give children the choice of what activities they want to play with as they start their day. n Staff know the children well. They complete regular and accurate assessments of what children know and can do. Staff incorporate what children need to learn next into their teaching. As a result, children are making good progress. n Staff have excellent relationships with the children in their care. They support children's emotional well-being by reminding them to use their words when they become frustrated. n The managers ensure that all children are assigned a member of staff as a key person

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This provision is good

when they start attending the setting. Parents report that the key person takes care of their child, records improvements and informs them of their child's progress. n Staff think of creative ways that enhance experiences for children. For example, they put cocoa powder in soil to add a different smell and stick paper underneath tables so that children have to lay on their backs to make marks. n Staff do not always provide consistent messages to children when they are taking part in activities. For example, staff allow children to taste vegetables during an activity but then remove these with no explanation. n On occasions, staff do not always use the correct language to support children's communication skills even further.

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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 develop children's communication and language skills even further by using the correct terminology when speaking with children n further develop children's understanding skills by ensuring that staff give consistent messages through all aspects of their practice.

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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. n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the deputy manager. n The inspector viewed records in relation to staff suitability, certificates and relevant policies. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Staff benefit from regular meetings with the deputy manager, where they get the opportunity to discuss their interactions with children and their teaching practice. Managers work in partnership with the local authority and have received support to improve staff practice. Safeguarding is effective. Managers and staff have a good understanding of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. They know the correct procedure to follow to ensure that any concerns are shared with the relevant agencies. Staff are also aware of the correct action to take should they have concerns about a colleague's behaviour. Managers obtain references and complete suitability checks on new staff, which ensures children are safe. Managers review the provision they offer. For example, they have plans to develop the outdoor area to keep children engaged. Managers seek feedback from parents via questionnaires and a suggestion

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff are well qualified and use their knowledge to ensure that children receive good- quality learning experiences. They ask parents to provide information about their children when they first start, so that learning can be tailored to each child. Staff consider children's interests and engage well in their play. For example, when a child wants to run outside, a member of staff runs a race with them. The member of staff extends this activity by using a scooter to further promote physical development. Staff talk and sing to the children as they take part in activities. They introduce language and know when to step back. For example, a member of staff pauses when singing a nursery rhyme to allow the child to sing alone.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are good role models and regularly praise children for their achievements, building children's self-esteem. Children are happy and confident and behave well. Staff support children to take turns as they put their hand in the air to answer a question during circle time. Staff skilfully involve themselves in children's role play, developing children's imaginative skills. For example, ringing a 'doorbell' as children pretend that a shed is a house. Staff ensure the good health of children by reminding them to wash hands before eating. Children follow instruction well and are aware of the routines. Younger children are keen to learn and have a go at things themselves. For example, a young child perseveres in placing a handle over her hand, recalling how to do this this from a previous activity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make typical progress from their starting points. Older children confidently take part in circle time, identifying the day of the week. Younger children speak about the weather, developing their communication and language skills. Older children recognise and know the letters in their own name. They accurately count the number of children who are sat together for lunch. This develops their mathematical skills ready for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410668 Local authority Leicester Inspection number 10077647 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 1 - 6 Total number of places 70 Number of children on roll 20 Name of registered person L E Associates (UK) Limited

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Date of previous inspection 22 August 2018 Telephone number 0116 2763377

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Early Learners' Nursery School registered in 2010 and is located in Leicester. There are nine members of childcare staff. Of these, six hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 7pm. 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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