Gorseway Nursery School

Inspection of Gorseway Nursery School Farringdon House, Manor Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire PO11 0QL

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children are greeted at the door by warm and welcoming staff. They settle quickly and are keen to explore the activities on offer. Children develop strong, positive relationships with their peers. They also form secure emotional attachments with the staff, who know them very well.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate high levels of curiosity and positive attitudes to learning. For instance, children cooperate together to lift up tree stumps in the outdoor area so they can hunt for insects. They show great enthusiasm when they use magnifying bug hunting kits. This is so they can observe woodlice, worms and a stag beetle in closer detail. Children respond to the questions staff ask them about the features they notice of the insects they have found. This helps to develop children's descriptive language skills. Furthermore, children receive support to find out even more about the insects by referring to reference books. They share with friends and adults the new information they discover with great pride.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well and receive support from adults to develop consideration for one another. They use sand timers to share resources and take turns when using equipment outside. Children demonstrate they can confidently make decisions and do things for themselves. They wash their hands before snack time and independently use utensils to smooth spread onto crackers.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the provider has made significant improvements. The manager works closely with her team to monitor the quality of the provision. She has sought support from various professionals to help improve and to meet requirements. As a result, children receive a good education and care that meets their individual needs. n Overall, the manager and her team have established a broad and balanced curriculum. Staff know the children very well. This ensures that the curriculum they offer focuses on what children need to know next. However, not all staff confidently challenge or fully extend children in their learning so that they raise the quality of education to an even higher level. Despite this, all children securely develop a wide range of skills to equip them for their next stage in their education. n Staff supervise children closely when playing on large equipment and resources. Children receive support to cooperate and learn how to negotiate with their

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friends. They use large planks of wood and rubber tyres to build their own assault courses. Children show resilience as they practise developing their physical skills as they walk across the beams and learn to take steps up climbing equipment. They revisit this self-chosen task and persist when they lose their

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need to do better?

21 June 2022 balance. Staff offer help, encouragement and praise for their efforts. This motivates children to keep trying. n Staff expose children to a variety of different experiences to help develop their communication skills and extend their vocabulary. For example, children participate and share their ideas during group circle time, and they join in with simple rhymes and stories. However, there are some occasional moments in small-group times when children are distracted and lose concentration. Some staff do not react swiftly enough to help children regain focus. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive targeted interventions to help them catch up. For example, key persons ensure they provide dedicated time to deliver intervention strategies suggested by outside professionals. This is to support children to develop their language skills and help them achieve their highest potential.

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need to do better?

n Very young children have play spaces that have been rearranged to offer them age-appropriate resources and play experiences in a safe way. They are keen to explore the sensory play opportunities that staff plan for them. For example, children enjoy exploring mini fruit jelly moulds that expose them to textures, sounds and tastes. This ignites their curiosity while using all of their senses. n The provider and her team have developed good partnerships with parents and carers. Parents speak highly of the staff and comment favourably about the nurturing support they receive for their children and themselves.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider, the designated safeguarding lead and the staff team demonstrate a secure understanding of how to protect children from harm. They have a sound knowledge of the local procedure to make referrals if they have concerns that a child may be at risk. All staff receive training to help them recognise the signs and indicators of abuse, including domestic violence, extremism and county lines. Staff use play opportunities to teach children about risks, so they can learn how to keep themselves safe. Staff complete risk assessments and deploy themselves appropriately so that children are supervised effectively at all times.

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should:

n enhance staff's modelling of questioning techniques, to further extend children's thinking and problem-solving skills to the highest level n plan focused activities more meticulously to enable children to sustain their concentration and make even further progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488080 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10226591 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

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

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inspection

Total number of places 33 Number of children on roll 33 Name of registered person Wrixton, Caroline Barbara

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reference number

Telephone number 023 92 469234 Date of previous inspection 31 January 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Gorseway Nursery School was established in 1978 and registered under new management in 2015. It operates from Hayling Island, Hampshire. The nursery opens each weekday, all year round, from 8am until 4pm. The manager, who is also the owner, and her five members of staff hold recognised childcare qualifications from level 3 to level 5. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years old.

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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 went on a learning walk with the manager to establish the priorities for the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and daily routines to assess the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with staff and children at suitable times throughout the inspection. n The inspector held a discussion with the manager in relation to the leadership and management of the nursery. n The inspector invited parents to share their views and took account of all feedback received.

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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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