Tree Tots Nursery Kirkham

Inspection of Tree Tots Nursery Kirkham Field View, Freckleton Road, Kirkham, Preston PR4 3RB

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Children at the nursery are well cared for by suitably qualified members of staff, many of whom are long-standing. Staff are clear about the nursery's aims and have a clear focus on ensuring children make progress while in their care. Children and families are welcomed by the staff and effective parental partnerships are a strength of the nursery. Parents speak very highly of the management and staff, and are happy with how their children develop. Children show excitement as they arrive at the nursery. The atmosphere is calm and purposeful, and children quickly immerse themselves in their chosen activity. Staff have high expectations of all children and encourage them to be independent.

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The provision is good

Children from all age ranges show a love and interest for books. They are able to recall their favourite story to their peers using lots of language. Children sit and listen with interest as staff tell a story and they quickly join in repeating key phrases. This helps children to develop their early literacy skills, which are well supported by enthusiastic staff. Adults constantly engage in purposeful conversation with the children. They discuss their play and ask questions. Children are confident in their responses and they communicate cooperatively with each other.

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need to do better?

n Leaders manage the setting well. They are secure in their self-evaluation of the nursery's strengths and areas of development. Leaders support the staff very well. They work alongside them to develop their skills, and staff comment that they feel valued and respected by the leaders. Leaders have implemented a higher staff-to-child ratio to enable staff to focus on their own well-being. n Professional development for staff is a priority. Staff have access to a range of online training to ensure that their knowledge is kept up to date. This is having a positive impact on the overall quality of the provision. n Children access a wide range of experiences to explore the local community. For example, older children visit the local care home to share experiences with the elderly residents. Children take part in other visits to the local primary school to watch performances. These experiences have a positive impact on children's

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need to do better?

learning. n The significant focus on communication and language is a distinct strength of the nursery. Leaders and staff have ensured that staff attend relevant training to support children to make progress within this area of the curriculum. Staff use effective questioning when communicating with children to test out their growing understanding. However, mathematics has not had the same focus in the nursery and activities do not always meet the development needs of all children.

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need to do better?

7 February 2020 n Staff provide new and exciting activities for the younger children to engage in. Children show excitement as they stand in different sensory trays, such as mud and cotton wool. Younger children relish in the experience and squeal with delight as they feel the mud between their toes. As children take part in the activity, staff model key words which the children are encouraged to repeat. n Adult interactions in the provision provided are high quality, engaging and challenge the children's development. Key persons know the children very well. They build strong relationships, forming effective partnerships and sharing learning that can continue at home. Staff can discuss in depth the children's learning needs and how they plan activities to meet children's next steps. However, the planned group activities do not always meet the needs of specific groups of children. This means that some children leave the activity because it

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need to do better?

does not challenge them. n The behaviour of the children is very good and this has a positive impact on their learning and development. They are confident, resilient and eager to complete activities, and they are keen to share their learning with staff and visitors alike.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff have a good knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures. Staff have all completed safeguarding training and this ensures that children's safety and protection are a priority. The manager provides regular updates in management and staff meetings, keeping their knowledge up to date. Staff complete visual risk assessments before the children use the outside play areas. The manager has a safe recruitment programme and staff receive a rigorous induction to ensure they are suitable to work with children.

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should:

n further develop more opportunities for all children to develop their knowledge and skills in mathematics n review the organisation of group activities so that all children benefit from valuable learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360154 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10073982 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 4 Total number of places 90 Number of children on roll 109 Name of registered person Tree Tots Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01772 673600 Date of previous inspection 10 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Tree Tots Nursery Kirkham registered in 2007 and is situated in Kirkham, Lancashire. The nursery is open on weekdays all year round from 7.30am to 6pm. 29 staff members work at the nursery, all of whom hold full and relevant qualifications. The nursery provides free early education places for eligible two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a tour of the setting and held discussions around the setting's practicalities. n A learning walk was carried out with the room leaders in each room, the deputy manager and the manager to discuss the curriculum intent and progression across the setting. n A joint observation was carried out with the manager, and the inspector took into account the manager's evaluations and next steps. n The inspector held discussions with parents and carers, staff and children and appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of the nursery's documentation, including suitability checks on staff and paediatric first-aid qualifications. n A meeting was held with the inspector and the management team to discuss leadership and management arrangements.

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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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