Bluecoat Nursery

Inspection of Bluecoat Nursery Bluecoat Nursery, Christs Hospital, Horsham RH13 0LJ

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children have fun as they learn. They benefit from a variety of activities to support early writing skills. For example, they use a wide range of implements, including their hands, to make marks with thick paint. They relish the feel of the paint on their hands and notice how colours change when they are mixed.

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The provision is good

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Pictures and visual aids are used to support children's understanding of communication. Staff actively signpost parents to external agencies for additional professional guidance.

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The provision is good

Staff provide good support to help children learn how to share and take turns. For example, staff use sand timers to help children understand when it is their turn on the bicycle. Children are praised appropriately for their courtesy. For instance, they say 'excuse me' as they ride up and down the paths outside. Children show kindness and consideration to their friends. For example, when a child falls, his friend helps him inside to receive first aid.

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The provision is good

Children freely choose their own activities and resources. They talk confidently to staff and visitors. For instance, a child completing a jigsaw explains that it is butterfly and they start life as caterpillars. This shows that children are able to recall and remember what they have learned.

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n Children make good progress in communication and language. They demonstrate an understanding of word meanings. For example, the word 'titchy' came up in a story and a child explained that it meant tiny. During snack time, staff talk to children about the importance of drinking water to stay hydrated. Staff explain the meaning of the word, supporting the extension of children's vocabulary. Children enjoy reading and looking at books. They recall and re- enact, in detail, the events of their favourite stories, such as 'Three Little Pigs.' n Outside, children have wide ranging opportunities to develop their physical skills. Staff ensure that there are bicycles for children to choose to ride, which support and extend their physical skills. Others learn to balance on the balance beams or practise jumping on the trampoline. n Children have many opportunities for creative and imaginary play. They draw chalk circles on the path, pretending they are holes. Children warn their friends

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not to fall in the holes. Others pretend there is a fire and use a hose to put it out. Children use toy drills to mend the cars and sheds. n Staff know the starting points of the children. Overall, they plan suitable activities to help them make good progress in their learning. Occasionally, the

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13 July 2021 resources chosen do not meet the needs and abilities of the children. n Staff support children's understanding and use of mathematical language effectively. For instance, children use comparative language as they recall the story of 'The Three Bears'. They recognise numbers as they play darts outside. Staff support their counting skills well. For example, they all count as children jump on the trampoline. Children have an understanding of how to order numbers relating to their age. For instance, they talk about their age now and at their next birthday. Others can accurately order numbers to 10 and know what each number represents. n Staff check the premises on a daily basis to ensure children are safe and secure. Children are usually encouraged to recognise risk, such as sweeping up the sand to prevent slips. However, there are occasions when children are not given enough opportunities to practise these, and other everyday skills, such as

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independently finding their name to copy. n Staff have strong partnerships with parents. Parents help to establish their child's starting points at the outset. They are highly appreciative of the regular opportunities they have to discuss their child's learning and development. Parents' say they are given ideas and suggestions to help their child at home. Parents are particularly pleased with the level of care their children receive. They are confident their children are safe and benefit from warm and trusting relationships with staff. n The manager is reflective about her practice and the training needs of both herself and her staff. She regularly meets with staff to discuss their knowledge and skills. This helps to strengthen their practice further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and her staff have a thorough understanding of the signs and symptoms that might suggest a child is at risk of harm. They know the procedures to follow and the people to inform, if they have concerns about a child's safety or welfare. All staff have completed appropriate training, including understanding the wider issues of radicalisation. The manager has a good understanding of how to ensure that newly appointed staff are suitable to work with children.

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n plan activities that take better consideration of the interests and abilities of the children, including using resources that help to meet their learning needs n develop further the opportunities and resources for children to practise everyday skills to support their developing independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554587 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10143659 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 27 Name of registered person Christ's Hospital Enterprises Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01403 247446 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Bluecoat Nursery re-registered in 2017. It operates from Christs Hospital School in Horsham, West Sussex. The nursery is open each weekday from 9.10am to 12.10pm during term time. There is a lunch club until 1.10pm each day and an afternoon session on Thursday from 1.05pm until 2.30pm and other afternoons when required. There are three permanent members of staff supported by three bank staff. Of these, five staff members hold relevant childcare qualifications.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector and the manager undertook a learning walk and discussed the learning behind the planned educational programmes. n At appropriate times, the inspector spoke to staff, children and parents and took their views into consideration. n The manager and her staff explained their safeguarding roles to the inspector. The inspector reviewed documents relating to safeguarding, suitability and record keeping. n The manager and the inspector undertook a joint observation and discussed the learning that took place. n A wide range of interactions between staff and children, both inside and out, were observed by the inspector.

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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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