Broadway Nursery

Inspection of Broadway Nursery 134 Broadway, Peterborough, Northamptonshire PE1 4DG

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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 happily arrive at the nursery and separate from their parents with ease. They quickly establish strong relationships with staff and demonstrate that they feel safe and emotionally secure in their care. For example, children go to staff for a cuddle when they feel tired or in need of reassurance, especially when they are settling in and new to the setting. Children who speak English as an additional language are exceptionally well supported by staff. They learn to express themselves in a variety of ways using sign language and picture cards, to help their communication and language development.

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The provision is good

Children continually learn about the world around them and are introduced to a range of experiences. For example, they are beginning to understand about environmental responsibility as they recycle and appreciate the importance of living sustainably. Furthermore, children learn about the life cycle of a butterfly and the unique stages of life it goes through. They observe the magical process of change and transformation. Children are independent learners and are motivated to achieve what they set out to do. For example, they figure out how to successfully put on the dressing-up clothes. Children behave well, play cooperatively and are learning to share.

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need to do better?

n Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the nursery has restricted parents from entering the building when dropping off and collecting their children, except for new families. Overall, parents are very happy with the provision and regular information is shared through an online application. This helps to keep them informed about their children's care and learning. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have tailored support to help them to make progress. The manager and staff identify children with SEND through their observations and assessments. They work with parents and other professionals to ensure a suitable curriculum is put in place. Where formal plans are needed, these are completed in time for children to move on to the next stage in their learning with the correct level of support. n Staff focus heavily on improving children's speaking skills. They commentate on children's play and speak clearly and consistently. The younger children help

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staff to scoop out cornflour into a large tray and add water. They use spoons to investigate the change in texture. Children watch with anticipation as the mixture falls from the spoon. Staff teach children new words, such as 'plop', as they describe what is happening. n Children enjoy planting and harvesting the home-grown vegetables in the nursery garden. This encourages children to adopt a healthy lifestyle and understand where food comes from. Additionally, staff urge children to spend

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10 May 2022 plenty of time outside to develop their physical skills and improve strength and coordination. n Staff support children to be independent during mealtimes as they are encouraged to serve themselves and pour their own drinks. Children demonstrate good table manners and are kind, sociable and polite. n Children are developing mathematically and scientifically. For example, they practise tipping and pouring water from one container to another, exploring and investigating weight, capacity and volume. Children extend their interest and pour the water into the sand. They relish in watching it evaporate and making puddles. n Staff plan a balanced curriculum that covers all areas of learning. They have a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. Overall, the quality of teaching is good. However, sometimes, staff do not implement the curriculum intent specifically enough during planned activities. This means,

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need to do better?

occasionally, some activities do not build on what children already know and can do and children experience general learning, rather than a deeper level of education. n The manager is very reflective and has clear plans in place to develop the nursery further. However, she does not regularly coach, support and monitor staff practice to identify areas for improvement and target inconsistencies in teaching. For example, occasionally, some staff miss opportunities to pose questions in a way that help children think more critically or give them enough time to respond to questions asked.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff complete child protection training and understand their responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. They know the signs and symptoms of abuse, including the wider safeguarding issues, such as children being exposed to extreme views or behaviour. The manager and staff know the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about a child in their care. They work closely with other professionals to ensure the ongoing well-being of children.

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should:

n support staff to implement the curriculum learning intention for planned activities, so they are clear about what skills and knowledge they want children to gain n consider ways to regularly coach, support and monitor staff practice, to identify areas for improvement and address some inconsistencies in teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2543986 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 10215462 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 140 Number of children on roll 61 Name of registered person Apricot Broadway Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07521525696 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Broadway Nursery registered in 2019. The nursery employs 12 members of childcare staff. All staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am to 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 setting 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 The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke with staff, children and parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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