Straylands Day Nursery

Inspection of Straylands Day Nursery Fairfield, Malton Road, York, North Yorkshire YO31 9LT

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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 come into the nursery with enthusiasm. They develop strong bonds with their key person, who knows them well. Staff are friendly and caring. Children feel safe and secure in their company. They spontaneously approach staff for cuddles or to sit on their lap for a story. Staff support babies' and young children's communication skills effectively. Babies are encouraged to babble. Staff look at babies when they speak to them and await a response.

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The provision is good

Children have lots of opportunities to be physically active. They spend a great amount of time in their outdoor space, where they can balance, ride bicycles and enjoy a range of experiences. For example, children go on a bear hunt outdoors. They make maps to find the bear and pass over sensory bags to experience the different terrains. Children excitedly recall the story as they hunt for the bear. They run away and hide in excitement when they find it. Children are developing a love of stories and storytelling.

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The provision is good

Children are mindful of their feelings and the feelings of others. For example, they describe the owl babies' story as 'sad' when they are left alone. Nurturing staff explain that the mummy comes back for them, just like their mummies do. Older children share their experiences on the 'news chair'. Children show increasing levels of confidence and self-esteem.

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n Children make very good progress in their speaking and listening skills. Staff model language and introduce new words to children. This enhances and expands children's vocabulary. For example, children recall the names of the bugs in the 'Sam's Sandwich' storybook. Children draw rockets and talk about how fast they will go. n The on-site chef prepares healthy and nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks. Children learn the importance of eating a healthy diet and having good oral hygiene. Staff support children's independence skills as they encourage them to serve their food and clear their plates. Children show good hygiene practices when washing their hands. They learn how to put on their shoes and coats ready for outdoor adventures. n Overall, staff support children's learning and development well. Children make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. However, staff do not consistently build on what children already know and can

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do in order to move their learning forward. n Children's behaviour is good. They play cooperatively with their friends and are learning to share and take turns. Staff are good role models to the children. Children respond positively when staff remind them to use good manners.

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23 November 2021 n Children learn about the natural world around them. They recall their experiences of watching chicks hatch and grow. Older children are learning to care for animals and have a pet mouse named 'Chip'. Children visit local parks to watch the squirrels and feed the ducks on the river. n Parents comment positively about the nursery. They feel that their children are making good progress in their learning, especially in building their confidence. Parents receive daily feedback on their children's care routines and what activities their children have enjoyed. Parents have access to a wide range of story sacks that can be borrowed from the nursery to encourage storytelling at home. n The manager leads her staff team well and implements effective supervision and coaching. Staff say that they feel valued and supported by the manager and other colleagues. Any training requirements are quickly identified and put in

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place. This ensures that children are supported in their learning and development by skilful and knowledgeable staff. n The nursery has developed strong links with local schools, which helps to support children when the time comes to leave the nursery. For example, teachers visit the nursery to meet the children and take part in their play.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff understand their roles and responsibilities in keeping children safe, including wider safeguarding issues. Staff are knowledgeable about the signs to look for that could indicate a child is at risk of harm. All staff hold a paediatric first-aid certificate. This ensures that they are able to care for children in the event of an accident or incident. The nursery has recently upgraded the door security system to continue to keep children safe. During the COVID-19 pandemic, staff have been proactive in supporting parents at times of uncertainty.

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n plan more effectively and build upon children's existing skills and knowledge, in order to raise their achievements to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2538271 Local authority York Inspection number 10208630 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

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inspection

Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 20 Name of registered person Bramwell, Rachel

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reference number

Telephone number 01904206133 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Straylands Day Nursery registered in June 2019. The nursery employs eight members of childcare staff. Most staff hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 or above. The manager is qualified to level 6. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and a week between Christmas and New Year. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 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 provider and the inspector completed a learning walk together to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector made observations throughout the inspection of children's experiences in the setting. n Joint observations were carried out by the inspector and the provider. n Children spoke to the inspector about their experiences in the setting. n The inspector spoke to staff, parents and carers, at appropriate times during the inspection. n A meeting was held with the provider. This included a review of relevant documents, including evidence of staff's suitability and training.

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Inspection activities

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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