Springfields Day Nursery

Inspection of Springfields Day Nursery 26 Stone Road, Eccleshall, STAFFORD ST21 6DJ

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children are happy and very settled at this warm and friendly setting. They engage in a wide range of learning opportunities that promote their development in all areas. Staff create a rich and varied curriculum that focuses on the individual needs of the young children who attend. Children particularly thrive in the outdoor area. They become engrossed in exciting outdoor pursuits. For example, some children climb trees or jump across logs, while others hunt for creatures or pretend to make dinner in the 'mud kitchen'. Staff are positive role models. They teach children the importance of respecting each other and cooperating. Toddlers learn to share and take turns. Babies learn the valuable skills they will need to build on throughout their life. They are beginning to utter simple sounds and take their first, unsteady steps. Staff create a wealth of exploratory and sensory experiences for children.

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The provision is good

For example, children delight as they manipulate dough or immerse their hands and fingers in shaving foam. Children are generally eager to play and learn. Staff, overall, provide plenty of praise and encouragement. However, there are occasions when quieter children are not supported to become fully involved in adult-led play and activities.

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need to do better?

n The manager and staff team have worked hard to address the weaknesses found at the previous inspection. They consistently evaluate and implement action plans to help drive further improvements. n Staff benefit from regular supervision and training to help develop their knowledge and skills further. However, although staff receive support to enhance the overall quality of their practice, current arrangements for professional development are not ambitious enough to raise staff's knowledge and skills to a consistently high level. n New children and parents are very well supported by staff to ensure a successful settling-in period that is tailored to the needs of each child. Staff promote healthy lifestyles well and ensure children have healthy, nutritious options for snacks and meals. n Strong partnerships and effective communication between parents and nursery staff help to ensure children's care and learning needs are met. Parents are very

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need to do better?

happy with the service provided. They say their children are making good progress and that they receive regular updates on their child's achievements. n Staff know children well. They have a good understanding about what children know and what they need to learn next. Staff skilfully extend children's learning as they play. For example, as children manipulate dough, staff introduce tools and resources to further develop their small-muscle skills. n Children learn valuable speaking, listening and recall skills. For example, they join staff to sing songs and rhymes and share stories. Early mathematical and

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need to do better?

16 September 2019 reading skills are emerging as children learn to count and recognise their names. n Staff encourage children to participate in a range of physical activities. For example, planned puzzle and construction activities help children to develop good hand-to-eye coordination. Children learn to move with control and co- ordination. For example, they climb up steps to a slide and move their bodies to action songs. n Children develop good skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their education. They learn to be independent. For example, they choose snacks and tidy away resources at the end of the session. Children are considerate and behave well.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is a comprehensive understanding among the staff team of child protection issues and how to keep children safe. Staff know the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about children or allegations about staff. Guidance from the manager ensures staff knowledge of safeguarding is strong. Robust recruitment procedures are in place. The manager ensures all staff are suitable to carry out their role.

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should:

n support staff to raise the quality of their teaching to a consistently higher level n help staff to identify and fully engage those children who are quieter or less confident during adult-led activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550378 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10107439 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 to 2 Total number of places 54 Number of children on roll 40 Name of registered person Springfields Day Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01785 851710 Date of previous inspection 10 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Springfields Day Nursery originally registered in 2002 and re-registered as a limited company in 2017. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff. Of these, nine hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or level 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded free early education for two-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and manager completed a learning walk across all areas of the nursery to understand how the curriculum is organised. 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 manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector took account of parents' views. She spoke to some parents on the day and considered written comments gathered in questionnaires that the manager provided.

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Inspection activities

16 September 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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16 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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