Eversleigh Day Nursery

Inspection of Eversleigh Day Nursery Eversleigh Day Nursery, Park Road, Earlsheaton, DEWSBURY, West Yorkshire WF12 8BE

p.1

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

p.1

The provision is good

Babies and children are happy and very settled in this calm and welcoming nursery. They show their obvious affection for their key person and snuggle in closely. Children demonstrate how safe they feel. Babies enthusiastically explore play resources that are soft, smooth, shiny and reflective. Older children are friendly and talk confidently to visitors about how they 'disappear' when they 'hide'. Children behave well and play cooperatively together. They take turns on the slide and the tricycles. Children show a strong sense of fairness and tell each other when it is their turn.

p.2

The provision is good

Staff have high expectations of children, overall. Children learn to use a mouse to complete a programme about colours on the computer. They talk about light and dark shades of green. Children learn to be independent from an early age. Babies put their shoes on and fasten the hook-and-loop straps. Older children collect the cups, plates and cutlery for the other children who sit at their lunch table. The cook ensures that children's individual dietary needs are catered for. Children enjoy a wide variety of freshly prepared nutritious food each day. This helps to support their healthy eating habits. The manager has recently relaxed the measures put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents now enter the nursery and see how their children are learning.

p.2

need to do better?

n The manager and staff have addressed all the actions set at the last inspection effectively. They have worked closely with staff from the local authority to develop an action plan to support and sustain improvements. The manager is well organised and determined to ensure continual improvement. n Children display excellent conversational skills and extensive vocabularies. Staff consistently reinforce correct pronunciation to support children's speech. They also involve children in singing songs each day. Children choose objects from the song bag and confidently name a song connected to the objects. For example, when children choose a cow, they name and remember the song, and sing enthusiastically. n Staff teach mathematics well. Children sing number songs and count accurately. They explore which cars travel the fastest and furthest down the wooden slopes they build. However, on occasions, staff do not consistently challenge children's

p.2

need to do better?

thinking and problem-solving skills during activities. For example, when some children try to build a suspension bridge, they lose interest as staff do not consistently support them to extend their knowledge further. n The manager and staff provide a very inclusive environment. They value children's home cultures and support their bilingual skills effectively. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported very well. Staff

p.2

need to do better?

22 March 2022 work closely with local authority inclusion officers and other professionals to provide additional support to help children to make progress. n Children enjoy digging and filling plant pots with compost. Staff teach them how to push 'runner bean' seeds down into the compost. They encourage children to talk about the colour of the seeds and to name them. However, staff do not consistently use opportunities to extend children's understanding of the natural world. For example, they do not help children to understand about the life cycle of seeds and how the seeds will grow into food to eat. n Parents speak very highly about the nursery. They are kept informed about their children's learning. Parents are pleased with the progress they make. They feel that their children's speech, confidence and social skills have developed since they started at nursery. Parents state their children are 'always happy to attend'.

p.2

need to do better?

They describe the nursery as 'calming and welcoming'. n Staff ensure that children enjoy plenty of time playing outdoors. Children show high levels of motivation and awareness of safety as they climb the play structures. They skilfully pedal tricycles, negotiate obstacles and carefully pedal backwards showing an awareness of what is behind them. Children are energetic and develop good balance, coordination and control of their bodies. n Babies and children enjoy looking at books and concentrate well when listening to stories. Staff repeat stories regularly to help develop children's memories. Children show their good understanding of popular stories. They use puppets and kitchen utensils to act out the stories they know. Children also enjoy listening to unusual stories about unicorns when celebrating World Book Day.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The manager uses robust recruitment, induction and supervision procedures to ensure that staff are suitable and understand their roles. Staff know the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. They understand the procedures to follow should they have any safeguarding concerns about children. The manager and staff complete safeguarding training to update their knowledge. All staff are trained in paediatric first aid. This enables them to respond quickly to any medical emergencies. Staff teach children how to keep themselves safe when climbing on play equipment. They are vigilant and ensure that no one can enter nursery unannounced.

p.3

should:

n provide higher levels of challenge for children to consistently support their thinking and problem-solving skills, and extend their existing knowledge even further

p.3

should:

22 March 2022 n extend children's understanding and deepen their knowledge of the natural world, including growth and the life cycles of plants.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY386813 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10214139 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.5

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

p.5

inspection

Total number of places 39 Number of children on roll 54 Name of registered person Eversleigh Day Nurseries Ltd

p.5

reference number

Telephone number 01924457177 Date of previous inspection 18 October 2021

p.5

Information about this early years setting

Eversleigh Day Nursery registered in 2008. It is located in Earlsheaton, Dewsbury. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and a week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery employs 13 members of childcare staff. Of these, 11 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including two with level 5 and one with level 4 qualifications. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.5

Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together. The manager discussed with the inspector what she wanted the children to learn and how the curriculum is planned and sequenced for the different groups of children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the room leader. They discussed teaching and the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The manager discussed her action plan for the nursery. She shared relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff. n Parents told the inspector, through discussion, how staff support their children's

p.6

Inspection activities

learning and how staff keep them informed.

p.6

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.

p.6

Inspection activities

22 March 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.6

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.7

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.7

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.7