Apple Tree Day Care Nursery

Inspection of Apple Tree Day Care Nursery The Cider House, Wild Country Lane, Long Ashton, Bristol, Avon BS41 9AG

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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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The manager and staff know how to create a calm and relaxing atmosphere in the nursery. Children receive a warm welcome from the friendly and caring staff team. This helps them to feel at ease and settle in quickly. Children's individual paintings and collaborative artwork are on display throughout the nursery. The manager emphasises the importance of this in recognising children's efforts and building their sense of pride.

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The provision is good

Staff remain attentive to children's personal care needs throughout the day. For example, key persons closely monitor individual sleep patterns, dietary needs and feeding routines, which they share in detail with parents. All children build secure attachments with staff and show they are happy to explore their surroundings.

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The provision is good

Children have good opportunities to learn about a range of different celebrations and special events. For instance, staff talk to children about the significance of wearing poppies and look at pictures online to help broaden children's understanding. Furthermore, children enjoy regular outings to places of interest, such as the local farm and aquarium. Staff use these opportunities well to teach children the names of animals and introduce early mathematical concepts, such as comparing different patterns, sizes and shapes of animals.

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n Staff teach children about the importance of being kind to others. They provide clear explanations to help children recognise what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour. Children have a good understanding of staff's expectations of them. They learn to share, take turns and resolve any minor disputes amicably. n Young children are independent in managing their self-care needs, something which staff promote consistently throughout the day. For example, during mealtimes, children learn to hold a serving spoon and place food onto their plate. Older children put on their boots in readiness for outdoor play, while younger children attempt to fasten their own coats. All children gain the necessary skills they need for the next stage of their learning. n Staff provide a good balance of free-choice and adult-led activities for all age groups. For instance, babies and toddlers have opportunities to develop good

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head control, balance and coordination as they practise their early crawling or walking skills. Older children enjoy making patterns in foam and attempt complex puzzles. Staff use language well to promote children's problem-solving and communication skills. However, at times, staff do not consider ways to improve the organisation of some adult-led activities, particularly to minimise minor distractions and noise, and help gain the full attention of children.

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12 November 2019 n Systems for planning and assessment of children's learning have improved since the last inspection. Staff use their observational findings effectively to identify specific areas of learning and to help shape their plans. The manager monitors the progress of all children to ensure any gaps in learning are narrowing. He ensures staff work with local authority advisers and other professionals to seek advice and secure any early help for children, if needed. n Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents are highly complimentary about the care their children receive, including the friendly and warm atmosphere. They welcome the regular updates from staff via email as well as the daily verbal feedback. They enjoy listening to their children singing nursery rhymes at home which they have learned at the nursery. n Staff attend regular supervisory meetings with the manager where they discuss

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their key children. Staff welcome the training opportunities they receive to help improve their teaching practice. For example, after attending training about promoting diversity, staff have developed a deeper understanding about the uniqueness of every child and their individual differences. This has helped them to shape their individual plans even further. n The manager has made significant changes since the last inspection to improve the quality of teaching. For example, he has supported staff in using open-ended questions to challenge children further in their learning. Additionally, he continues to take part in a quality assurance scheme to help identify the nursery's strengths and address areas of weak practice. The manager works closely with his staff team to create a culture of self-reflection to drive ongoing improvement.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders and staff have a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures and their role to keep children safe. The manager ensures staff attend regular safeguarding training and are familiar with the nursery's safeguarding policy. All staff are aware of the main signs of abuse and neglect, including the procedures for making a referral, should they have a welfare concern. The manager implements thorough recruitment and vetting processes to ensure staff are suitable to work with children. He undertakes daily safety checks in all areas of the nursery, including outdoors, to identify and remove any hazards. Children play in a safe and secure environment.

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should:

n review the organisation of some adult-led activities, particularly to help older children remain more focused and engaged in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY240994 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 10086340 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 to 4 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 17 Name of registered person Apple Tree Day Care Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01275 395295 Date of previous inspection 19 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Apple Tree Day Care Nursery registered in 2002. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The owner, who is also the manager, holds early years professional status at level 6, three staff hold qualifications at level 2 or level 3 and two staff are unqualified. The nursery is in receipt of free early education funding for children aged three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of all areas of the nursery. n A sample of the nursery's documents was reviewed by the inspector, including evidence relating to the staff recruitment process, suitability checks and qualifications. n A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and the nursery manager. n The inspector held discussions with staff, children and parents throughout the visit. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and considered the impact this has on children's learning.

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12 November 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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12 November 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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