The Children's Garden Day Nursery

Inspection of The Children's Garden Day Nursery Roebuck House, 33 Broad Street, STAMFORD, Lincolnshire PE9 1PJ

p.1

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

p.1

The provision is outstanding

Children of all ages arrive eager and motivated for the day. They run in through the entrance and shout a cheery 'Hello' to the staff. Babies develop especially secure caring relationships with their key staff. When they are slightly unsettled as they wake from a nap, babies are instantly reassured with a genuine hug from staff. Children have very good language skills for their age and use them to show good recall of previous learning. Older toddlers spin their hands and tell visitors 'He is spinning his cocoon to make a butterfly'. Children thrive on staff's belief in their abilities. For example, young toddlers independently use a jug to pour their own drinks.

p.2

The provision is outstanding

Children are curious and love to learn. Babies discover their senses as they explore flowers, smelling them and taking off the petals. Older toddlers learn about living things. They feed the free-roaming chicken outdoors and care for the free-roaming rabbit in their classroom. Pre-school children learn how to use their mark-making skills as they use a stick covered in mud to make pictures. Young toddlers foster their understanding of nature as they look up in awe as birds swoop down into the garden to collect food. They show a deep interest as staff talk to them about the different birds and what they are doing.

p.2

need to do better?

n The manager is highly passionate and dedicated to meeting the needs of every individual child and looking after her staff. She shows commitment to building on her continuous professional development, she is currently doing a Masters degree in early years. Recent training attended by staff has highlighted to the manager the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's mental health and well-being. Because of this, staff provide opportunities for children to take part in mindfulness activities to help them relax and re-focus. n Staff have a superb understanding of what they are teaching and how the different theorists' approaches contribute to children's learning. Staff are motivating and enthusiastic in all activities that they support children with. This positive attitude excites children and makes them want to learn and have a go. Staff know the children they care for very well. The curriculum is carefully

p.2

need to do better?

thought out to ensure that staff are consistently building on what they know children can do and what they need to learn next. n The nursery values parents highly. Equally, parents have nothing but praise for the nursery and staff. Parents comment that the nursery has allowed their child to blossom. This relationship contributes to a shared care and learning experience for children. n Staff provide excellent opportunities for children to learn how to keep themselves healthy. During lunch, pre-school children discuss with staff how

p.2

need to do better?

30 May 2022 different coloured foods may benefit them. For example, children comment that red food helps our heart to stay strong. n Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language, thrive in the nursery. Staff liaise very closely with parents to ensure that each child receives the support they need. Children who speak English as an additional language show excellent speaking skills and children with SEND make super progress within their capabilities. n Staff understand the benefits of allowing babies to sleep outdoors. They wrap them up warmly and supervise them closely. This has a positive effect on children, who sleep very peacefully as they fall asleep to the sounds of nature and in the fresh air. n Staff provide excellent opportunities for children to develop superb physical skills. Pre-school children scream in delight as they slide down, on their tummies

p.2

need to do better?

and on their backs, the sheer slope in forest school. Young toddlers who recently began to walk, confidently negotiate the stairs in their room. The indoor slide is a popular way to get from upstairs to downstairs. n There are very strong links in place with the local community, which help children to gain a strong sense of the immediate world around them. For example, children have created artwork to be displayed in the local art gallery. The children regularly visit the local town, such as the market to buy fresh fruit and vegetables.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The manager and staff are knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms that may suggest a child is at risk from harm. All staff know the procedures they must follow if they have a concern about a child. Staff teach children how to behave to keep themselves safe in outdoor situations. For example, when an owner and their dog pass through the forest school camp, staff encourage the children to freeze. Staff support children to identify and manage appropriate risks. They remind children to shout when the bottom of the slide is clear. They know to shout, 'Next one' when they move away. This helps to promote safe practices.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY459975 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10138467 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

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

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 80 Number of children on roll 119

p.4

Name of registered person

The Children's Garden Day Nursery Partnership

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 01780 752 094 Date of previous inspection 13 February 2014

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The Children's Garden Day Nursery re-registered in 2013. It is located in Stamford, Lincolnshire. The nursery employs 26 members of childcare staff. Of these, 19 hold qualifications at level 3 and above. One member of staff holds an early years degree at level 6 and one holds qualified teacher status. The nursery opens Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm all year round except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. The nursery provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

p.4

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 manager and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the nursery. n The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n Staff and children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors, outdoors and in the forest school and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation together. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector spoke to several parents and took account of written feedback offered.

p.5

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.5

Inspection activities

30 May 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.5

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.6

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.6

Inspection activities

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

p.6

Inspection activities

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

p.6