Nene Valley Day Nursery

Inspection of Nene Valley Day Nursery 40 Park Road, PETERBOROUGH PE1 2TG

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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 learn the skills they need to succeed in life at this warm and welcoming nursery. Their independence skills are nourished from a very early age. Babies help to tidy away their bibs after snack and children serve themselves lunch. They quickly become very confident in their self-care. Staff are always on hand to guide and encourage them. Children positively follow the rules and routines of the nursery and their behaviour is good. Older children are beginning to show an awareness of other children's feelings and successfully resolve their own conflicts.

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The provision is good

Staff enthusiastically greet children and their families at the door and children happily enter the nursery. Staff ensure parents receive detailed information about their child's care and learning when they are collected. Children demonstrate close bonds with the kind and caring staff. Young children seek them out for cuddles and reassurance. Staff respond well to their needs, quickly recognising individual signs, such as tiredness, and spend time gently soothing them. Babies like to sit close to staff when listening to a story. Older children are confident to ask for help when needed. They talk openly to staff about their home life and happily include them in their play. Staff provide children with a range of different play activities. They enjoy exploring paint, using cars to make tracks and acting out familiar stories in the garden.

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n Managers and staff plan a curriculum for children that is carefully sequenced to help them acquire the knowledge and skills needed before they start school. They assess what children are learning and establish what they need to learn next. Children's progress is consistently shared with parents. n Staff understand the importance of promoting clear communication and language with children. They enthusiastically read stories, holding the book so all children can see. Staff use their finger to move along the words, helping children to understand that words have meaning. There are opportunities for children to see and hear their home language in the nursery through resources such as books and bilingual staff. n Staff demonstrate that they know the children in their care well and understand their individual personalities. They consider children's learning needs and interests when they plan activities. However, on occasions, staff working with

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the older children do not adapt their teaching skills effectively to ensure that the most-able children's learning is extended. They provide less opportunities for children to make their own choices and really engage in explorative play. n The nursery's special educational needs coordinator is very experienced in her role and knowledgeable about the children who attend that require additional support. She and each child's key person work very closely with families and

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9 December 2021 other agencies involved in the children's care to ensure they receive timely interventions and targeted support to meet their development needs. n Staff promote good hygiene throughout the nursery and understand their roles and responsibilities regarding this. They wear aprons and gloves to prepare foods. Staff are good role models. Children see them washing their hands and cleaning tables. They encourage children to take care of their own self-care needs. Children play in a clean and safe environment. n Children are provided with a variety of healthy home-cooked meals prepared fresh on the premises by the nursery cook. Children eat well and choose how much they want to eat, often having second helpings. Staff are aware of children's allergies and dietary requirements when serving food and ensure these are always adhered to. n Staff demonstrate good working relationships with parents. They show a deep

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understanding of children's individual backgrounds and work closely with parents to support them. Incentives are in place to ensure parents are involved in their children's learning, such as a book-lending scheme. Parents feel that their children are happy in the nursery and enjoy attending. n Managers have a good oversight of the nursery because they spend good-quality time with staff and children, monitoring practice and being a positive role model. They meet regularly with staff to provide support and check on their well-being. Training is regularly offered to improve knowledge and skills. Staff feel comfortable to approach managers with any worries and concerns, and know they will be listened to.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding is high on the agenda at this nursery and is regularly discussed in staff meetings and supervision meetings. Staff demonstrate a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse, including children who are at risk of female genital mutilation and radicalisation. They know how to report their concerns about adults and children, and understand their duty of care to protect children. Recruitment of staff is robust, and systems are in place to check ongoing suitability.

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should:

n find more ways to offer challenge for the most-able children to consistently extend their learning n provide the older children with more opportunities to explore and make their own play choices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438581 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 10216698 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 60 Number of children on roll 82 Name of registered person Nene Valley Day Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 017336859965 Date of previous inspection 8 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Nene Valley Day Nursery registered in 2012 and is situated in Peterborough. The nursery employs nine members of childcare staff. Of these, seven hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm. 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 routine inspection the nursery received since the 2020-21 COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the manager and provider, and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the nursery. n The inspector undertook a learning walk with the deputy manager to find out about the nursery and the children who attend. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n A joint observation was completed and evaluated with the manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the provider, manager and deputy manager. She looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting. n The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents to gain their views.

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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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