Woodberry Day Nursery (Fawley)

Inspection of Woodberry Day Nursery (Fawley) 1 Rollestone Road, Holbury, Southampton, Hampshire SO45 2GD

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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 show they are happy and feel secure in the setting. Staff are friendly and talk to the children and parents on arrival to help the children settle quickly. The children know the environment well and move confidently around the setting. They access resources independently and show curiosity in what they are doing. For example, the older children set up a painting activity and collect the resources they would like to use.

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The provision is good

The curriculum is rich and exciting. Children take part in a range of stimulating activities. For example, the younger children explore coloured ice. They observe it melting and test ideas to get the ice out of the moulds. The older children plant seeds in pots and talk about what is needed to help them grow.

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The provision is good

Children have access to a large outdoor space, where they have opportunities to explore and develop their physical skills. For instance, they climb a wooden structure, run, and play under the water from the hose on a sunny day. The children confidently dress themselves, wash their hands and pour drinks at mealtimes. As a result, the children show high levels of independence and self-help skills. Staff identify children who need additional support accurately and promptly. They work closely with other professionals, such as speech therapists, to ensure that all children make good progress relative to their starting points.

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need to do better?

n The newly appointed manager and staff show high levels of well-being. Leaders and managers have effective systems in place that monitor staff performance and drive improvement. Staff access training and utilise new skills learned. For example, staff recently attended training on speech and language development and have since introduced strategies that aid children to communicate. n Staff provide engaging opportunities for children to practise their mark making and develop early writing skills. For example, younger children make marks running their fingers over raindrops on a tray. The children identify the round shapes they are creating. The older children use clipboards and pens to mark make. They also learn how to use scissors to practise their cutting skills to extend their physical development. n Staff in the baby room provide exciting experiences for babies. For example, babies develop their physical strength as they pull themselves up reaching for

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elastic scrunchies on the table. They enjoy the attention and encouragement from staff. Relationships between staff and babies are sensitive and responsive. As a result, babies develop confidence in their abilities. n Children listen to stories and songs throughout the day. Staff support children's speech and communication development well. Children eagerly join in with

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23 June 2022 rhymes and songs using the actions as they sing. For example, the children move back and forth as they sing 'Row, row, row your boat'. They pretend to fall in the water and shout, 'Splash!' and 'All wet now!' as they fall over. Consequently, children learn new words rapidly. n All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make progress in their learning and development. Effective partnerships with parents and agencies result in swift referrals and targeted support for children. For example, staff visit other settings children attend to share their learning and development. As a result, children are consistently supported to reach their goals. n Children form strong attachments with their key person from the start. Overall, children are well behaved. They listen to instructions from staff as they help tidy toys away. However, on occasion, children find it difficult to share and take turns

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without staff nearby. As a result, some children do not consistently learn the impact their behaviour has on others. n The chef prepares healthy cooked meals on site. The children enjoy eating and discussing their favourite vegetables as they independently scoop them onto their plates. As a result, children learn about healthy choices and show high levels of confidence. n Leaders and staff plan stimulating experiences for the children, both indoors and outdoors. Children independently access a range of resources freely. However, staff do not make the most of the learning opportunities outdoors. This means children are not always consistently challenged in their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

All staff show a good knowledge of how to safeguard children. They know the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. Staff show a secure understanding of procedures to follow when they have concerns about a child's welfare. They are confident in how they would report any concerns or misconduct of colleagues. Consistent risk assessments are completed during the day. Staff do regular checks on the outdoor area so that it is safe and suitable for children. All visitors gain access via a fingerprint recognition system, ensuring only authorised people are allowed in. Effective staff recruitment procedures are in place to ensure all staff are vetted before working with the children.

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should:

n evaluate the use of the outdoor space to ensure staff are consistently deployed to support and enhance children's learning n support staff to provide a more consistent approach when managing children's

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2552781 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10221590 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

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

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Total number of places

Number of children on roll 79 Name of registered person Woodberry Day Nursery Group Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 02380 890088 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Woodberry Day Nursery (Fawley) is one of three nurseries run by Woodberry Day Nursery Group Ltd. It registered in 2019 and is based in Southampton, Hampshire. The nursery is open each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm for most of the year. The nursery provides funded places for children aged two, three and four years. There are 11 members of staff, of which seven hold an appropriate childcare qualification.

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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, manager and registered person completed a learning walk across all areas of the nursery to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n A joint observation of an activity was carried out by the inspector and the deputy manager. n The inspector held discussions with staff, children and parents at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of the nursery's documents. This included evidence about staff's suitability and supervisions. n A meeting was held between the inspector, the nursery manager and area managers. n Parents shared their views with the inspector.

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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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