Beehive Nursery

Inspection of Beehive Nursery 283 Blackburn Road, Bolton BL1 8HB

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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 are happy and feel safe in this close-knit family-oriented nursery. They get all the cuddles they need from attentive staff who know them so well. Babies have a wonderful time as they develop their ability to sit independently while staff praise their achievements. Young children whose first language is not English feel settled as staff use key words in their home language. Children demonstrate their developing knowledge of number as they attempt to count the quantities of different items. Lunchtimes are social occasions where young children make good attempts to serve their own food. Children are read to regularly and enjoy familiar nursery rhymes sung to them by staff. This is helping children develop their own early speech.

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The provision is good

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nursery is providing children with even greater support in their social and emotional development. Particular focus is being given to help children learn to play considerately with and alongside their friends. This is having a positive impact as children are learning to share and take turns. Quarrels are rare. Children who are beginning to speak follow the good manners of the staff by saying 'please' and 'thank you'.

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need to do better?

n The recently appointed manager has a clear understanding of the quality of the setting. They have set about driving improvements at pace. There is a clear view of what the setting does well and what improvements are required. The manager's self-evaluation of the setting is accurate. n Staff ensure that children have daily opportunities for outdoor play, which supports the development of their balance, coordination and stamina. There is a good focus on children's oral health and this is enhanced by working in partnership with parents. Children are provided with healthy breakfast options, a selection of fruit at snack times, and water and milk to drink. However, on occasion, the main meals children are provided with are not as healthy and nutritious. This means that children's health is not as well supported as it could be. n Staff are skilled practitioners who know the children well and help them celebrate what makes them unique. Staff talk to children about the children's

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own heritage and culture. They use focused learning time to explore similarities and differences. This helps children to develop a strong sense of personal identity and prepares them well for life in modern Britain. n Overall, children's developing independence is well supported. Children can choose the activities they take part in and self-select the toys and resources they play with. Before lunchtime, children know they need to wash their hands and can do this without any help. However, at other times, staff are too quick to

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10 February 2022 intervene. For example, they put children's coats and shoes on for them without giving them chance to try for themselves. This means that children are not consistently able to develop the independence skills needed for their future learning. n In the main, partnerships with parents are positive. Staff find out lots of valuable information about what children know and can do before they start at the nursery. They find out about children's interests and key details about their family. This information is used effectively to plan meaningful learning experiences which help children to progress well from the outset. However, nursery leaders have not yet built on this partnership to provide information for parents about how they can extend their children's learning at home. n All staff talk positively about what it is like to work at the nursery. They are highly complimentary about the positive culture that has rapidly been instilled by

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the new and experienced manager. Staff receive regular support via supervision meetings to enhance the quality of their practice. This is coupled with a keen focus on ongoing training and professional development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

All staff have an in-depth knowledge of safeguarding matters. They explain in detail the potential indicators of abuse. They understand the setting's safeguarding policy and know where to report concerns to. Equally, staff are clear on their responsibilities in managing allegations. Leaders and staff understand the importance of getting to know the unique needs of every child and their family, which further protects children. Effective training means that staff are also alert to safeguarding matters, such as female genital mutilation, radicalisation and extremism, and criminal exploitation. Leaders ensure that arrangements for the recruitment and vetting of staff are rigorous, and all necessary checks and documentation are in place.

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should:

n enhance staff practice so that children are better supported to develop their independence n strengthen existing partnerships with parents to help them extend their children's learning at home n provide children with consistently healthy and nutritious food.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2637771 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10221981 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 41 Number of children on roll 14 Name of registered person Beehive Day Nursery Bolton Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01204 774816 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Beehive Day Nursery registered in 2021. The nursery employs five members of staff who work directly with the children. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 8am to 5.30pm. 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 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 setting. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The manager and the inspector had a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The manager and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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