High Acres Day Nursery

Inspection of High Acres Day Nursery 252 Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley S70 5TF

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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 leave their parents with ease after being warmly greeted by staff at the door. They know the routine and take off their shoes as they enter the nursery. Children have a go at unfastening buttons on their coat and receive praise for their efforts. They sing a song as they wash their hands on arrival, supported by staff to do so. Children show their increasing independence to manage their personal needs. They are eager to start their day and enter the nursery with excitement. Children choose what activities they wish to take part in and settle quickly. They become engaged in the learning opportunities provided. Staff have high expectations for all children. The changes to drop-off and collection arrangements, following the COVID-19 pandemic, have not affected children. Children are happy, safe and secure. They behave well. Children share resources with their friends and respond well to the routines in place. For example, they follow the instructions

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The provision is good

given by staff to help tidy away toys. Children work together to put resources away and they know where things belong. Staff give children praise and a high five for their 'good work'. Children learn many skills to support them to be ready for the next stage in their education.

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need to do better?

n The curriculum provides opportunities for all children to learn new words in a range of contexts. For instance, staff introduce words such as 'giraffe' and 'lion' as babies play with small-world animals. Staff repeat words they have used before. Some babies say the word 'splash' for the first time as they play with water. However, staff do not always consider how to extend vocabulary for some babies who can already put two or three words together. n Children take pride in their achievements. For example, toddlers say, 'I'm doing a great job' as they independently spread butter on their toast. n Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities very well. They ensure all children are respected as individuals. Staff work closely with parents and a range of professionals to support children to make the best possible progress. n Older children learn about the world and themselves. They enjoy looking out of

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the window to talk about the weather. Staff introduce older children to new words as they look at picture cards together. For example, older children understand the word 'storm' in context as staff talk about the rain, wind and lightning. However, staff do not always support children's spontaneous learning further. They sometimes lack confidence to respond to children's questions and extend on children's interests within the environment. n Toddlers and older children show their knowledge of mealtime routines. They gather their own plate, cup and cutlery from the serving trolley. Children take these items back to the table independently. Staff encourage children to pour

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13 January 2022 their drink and older ones do this without support. Children choose water or milk. They show how they have confidence to make personal decisions from a young age. n Partnerships with parents are good. Staff share what children are doing and learning. Parents speak well about the small and friendly team. Parents say they can see the progress their children make, especially in their early speaking, confidence and independence skills. n Leadership is good at the nursery. Staff receive regular supervision and their practice is observed, which helps to improve outcomes for children. The manager has a clear plan for improvement, which includes changes to the outdoor play area, to enhance the choices for children. All staff engage in face- to-face and online learning to help ensure that they update their knowledge and skills for the benefit of children. n Older children recognise written numerals, such as the number 13. Babies count

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six, seven, eight as they independently stack building blocks. Toddlers follow instructions to clap their hands three times as they sing happy birthday to their friend. Children show what they remember and have learned. They demonstrate their mathematical development from a young age.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders and staff have good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. They are aware of the different types of abuse and what signs and symptoms might indicate a child is at risk of harm. Leaders and staff know what to do should they have a concern about a child's safety or well-being. They talk confidently about the action they would take if they have concerns about a colleague's practice or conduct. Recruitment and vetting procedures are robust to make sure staff are suitable to work with children. Staff carry out risk assessments in the environment to help keep children safe.

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should:

n strengthen staff's understanding of how to help babies develop their emerging language skills more effectively n help staff to make the most of teaching opportunities that arise as children play, to support children's interests and learning even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2555134 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 10216279 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 51 Number of children on roll 29 Name of registered person Cornerstone Nurseries Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01226749995 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

High Acres Day Nursery registered in 2019 and is situated in Birdwell, Barnsley. The nursery employs six members of childcare staff, four of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am 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 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 inspector held several discussions with the management team and staff. They looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working on the premises. n A learning walk was completed with the inspector and the deputy manager, and they discussed the early years provision and the aims of the curriculum. n The inspector and staff discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact this has had on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the manager and deputy manager.

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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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