Abberley House Nursery

Inspection of Abberley House Nursery Droitwich Road, Claines, WORCESTER WR3 7SW

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are very happy and settled at this welcoming nursery, and develop secure relationships with the kind and caring staff. They display a strong sense of belonging and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. Children are independent and lead their own play. They benefit from lots of fresh air and exercise. Children learn about the world around them. They enthusiastically explore the spacious and well-resourced outdoor areas. Children have fun as they take part in small-group activities throughout the day. They sit comfortably on logs in the woodland area to listen to stories read by enthusiastic staff. Children excitedly join in with action songs, including a song in French. Young children recall stories and pretend to go on a bear hunt.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They respond positively to adults and each other. Children wait patiently in line to independently wash their hands at the outdoor handwashing station. They help their friends as they pass the liquid soap to the next person in line.

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The provision is good

Babies and young children are very content. They babble and giggle as staff play 'peek-a-boo' with them. The youngest children delight in exploring sensory play activities, such as water and shaving foam. They use their fingers to make marks in foam and fill and empty different sized containers with water. Staff introduce single words and use associative sounds to support their emerging speech.

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need to do better?

n The experienced provider and manager show dedication to their roles. They have a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. Leaders plan a child- led curriculum. They share their vision and strive to always deliver high-quality care and education. Leaders provide children with an exciting indoor and outdoor learning environment. n Staff know the children well. They plan a wide range of interesting activities around children's interests. Staff make regular observations of what children know and can do, and use this information to plan what they need to learn next. Children make good progress in their learning. n Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively. They ensure that the curriculum they provide meets the needs of all children who attend. Staff speak regularly with other professionals to share information about children's learning and development. This helps staff to

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actively plan to move children with SEND forward in their learning. n Links with staff at local schools are good. Children enjoy attending taster sessions at their chosen school, and when they return from their visit, they eagerly tell staff about their teacher and new classroom. Staff invite Reception

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30 June 2022 Year teachers into the nursery to get to know the children in their own surroundings. This helps children to feel confident and relaxed when the time comes for their move to school. n Staff morale is high. The experienced and well-retained staff report that they are very happy in their roles and feel supported by leaders. They meet regularly with leaders to discuss their ongoing professional development and to talk about their well-being. Although leaders are keen for themselves and staff to develop their knowledge and skills, they are yet to target professional development opportunities to raise their already good teaching skills to an outstanding level. n Partnerships with parents are well established. Staff speak to parents on a daily basis about children's time at the nursery. They share photographs on children's online learning records so parents can see for themselves the range of activities

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children take part in. Parents speak highly of the nursery. They comment on the great staff team and the wonderful range of outdoor learning experiences their children engage in. Although staff share information with parents in a range of ways, they are yet to consistently share enough information about children's achievements to fully support parents to extend and continue their child's learning at home. n Children develop positive attitudes towards healthy lifestyles. Staff provide children with nutritious meals and snacks. They support children with allergies or food intolerance effectively. Children have food diaries and individual place mats which list foods they are not able to eat. n Care practices are good. Young children sleep peacefully in comfortable surroundings. Staff regularly check on them to ensure they are safe and well.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff promote a culture of safeguarding. They are clear about their responsibility to keep children safe. Staff supervise children well. They carry out daily checks on all areas of the nursery to ensure children play in a safe environment. Recruitment and vetting procedures are thorough and help to ensure that staff are suitable for their roles. Leaders and staff attend regular training to keep their safeguarding knowledge and skills up to date. They have a good understanding of signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and they are clear on the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about a child in their care. Children learn about risks and how to keep themselves safe. Staff provide them with clear explanations as to why they must wear eye protectors and a glove when they use the hammer and nails.

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should:

30 June 2022 n target professional development opportunities on raising leaders' and staff's already good teaching skills to an outstanding level n share even more information with parents about children's learning, to support them to extend and continue their child's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337964 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10073721 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 40 Number of children on roll 48 Name of registered person Dallard, Jane Betty

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reference number

Telephone number 01905 455713 Date of previous inspection 17 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Abberley House Nursery registered in 2006 and is situated in Worcester. The nursery opens Monday to Friday for 48 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The provider employs 11 members of childcare staff. Of these, most hold an early years qualification at level 3, including three who hold level 5 and one who holds level 6.

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Inspection activities

n This is 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 this into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The provider and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the early years curriculum. n The inspector spoke to parents, staff and children during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the provider about the leadership and management of 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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