Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool

Inspection of Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool Kids Unlimited, 163 Marsland Road, SALE, Cheshire M33 3WE

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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

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive at this outstanding nursery and are making excellent progress. They demonstrate extremely high levels of interest when they arrive at the safe, nurturing and well-resourced environment. Children are happy and settle quickly as they are welcomed by incredibly friendly staff. They have a deep understanding of their routines and follow them well. For example, pre-school children know that they need to hang up their coats and bags before signing in the self-registration book. This helps them to develop their literacy skills and prepares them for their next stage in learning. Children are extremely keen to engage with adults, demonstrating their strong bonds with their key person. They explore their surroundings, finding fascination and enjoyment in everything, including the simplest of resources. For example, babies develop an understanding for language, identifying a range of different objects. Toddlers develop their love of books and

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The provision is outstanding

understanding of the world through exploring 'Handa's Surprise' and tasting a range of fresh fruits and vegetables. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They demonstrate mutual respect towards each other, learn to share and wait patiently for their turn.

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The provision is outstanding

Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They provide an excellent range of activities and experiences that captivate and excite all children, including pre- school. For example, they experiment with objects that float and sink when placed in water. Children eagerly anticipate what will happen next. Staff encourage the children to make independent choices. Children use their extremely well developed language skills to pronounce and repeat words, such as 'float', 'sink' and 'density' and talk about what they are seeing.

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n The nursery manager leads by example and ensures that the nursery's curriculum intent is well established and embedded securely. Staff know the children exceedingly well. They collect detailed information to provide exciting learning opportunities from the outset. Staff use precise ongoing assessment to identify and close gaps in learning and development swiftly. Consequently, all children, including those with SEND, make exceptional progress from their starting points. n The special educational needs coordinator (SENDCo) supports the staff team effectively to ensure that children with SEND receive prompt, targeted early help and support. The SENDCo works exceptionally well with parents and other professionals to create individual learning plans to close any minor gaps in their learning. Partner agencies praise the SENDCo for using initiative when supporting children with emerging needs to ensure that all children with SEND

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5 August 2022 make rapid progress in their learning and development. n Children's behaviours are admirable. They listen well and follow instructions from staff and understand what is expected of them. Staff model positive interactions and promote good manners. For example, at lunchtime staff sit alongside children, supporting conversations and good table manners. Children talk about the activities they have completed in the morning, recalling what they know. Staff extend this by talking about their intentions for the afternoon. Children wait and take turns before serving their own lunch. Children are able to demonstrate their self-confidence and understanding of others' feelings. n Children develop an understanding of the importance of regular exercise. Staff teach children about the world around them. For example, children learn about the different nations taking part in the Commonwealth Games as they participate

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in their own obstacle course. Staff regularly take children to visit the local park. Children have fun as they run with their friends and navigate the obstacle course. They are beginning to learn how to keep themselves safe. Staff gently remind them of the rules, such as holding hands when crossing the road. They support children to further develop their social skills while developing their confidence. n Staff are highly motivated by their inspirational management team. The management team meticulously uses staff supervisions to develop practice through targeted training. Regular checks are carried out on the quality of teaching and learning. Ongoing workplace development has been an essential element of the nursery's continuing success. Staff have opportunities to further develop their knowledge. They appreciate the privacy that leaders provide for them to discuss their well-being and workload. Staff develop knowledge and

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skills through effective working partnerships with a range of external agencies. n Parent partnerships are remarkable. They comment that staff go beyond expectations to provide support and advice to families. They provide breakfast for parents and communication books for sensitive information-sharing. Menus, advice for healthy living and the nursery's ethos and visions are also shared. Staff provide a wide range of books and educational activity packs to take home. Parents give incredibly positive feedback. They appreciate the dedicated support and communication. Parents feel that their children settle quickly and thrive at the nursery.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The new manager and staff complete regular safeguarding training and work well as a team to keep children safe. Staff are regularly tested on their knowledge and confidently know how to recognise the signs that a child's welfare may be at risk, including from neglect. They are aware of the 'Prevent' duty and why it is in place. There is a robust recruitment procedure that helps to ensure that practitioners working with children are suitable. There are effective procedures in place and staff know the actions when reporting and escalating any such concerns if needed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442436 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10129218 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 99 Number of children on roll 134 Name of registered person Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0161 393 6731 Date of previous inspection 5 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool was registered in 2012. The nursery opens from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. It employs 32 members of childcare staff. Of these, 22 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2, level 3 or above, including four members of staff who hold qualifications at level 6. The nursery provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. It supports children who have special educational needs or disability and children who speak English as an additional language.

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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 manager and the inspector completed a learning walk around the setting, to determine the organisation and planning of activities. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children as they engaged in activities. n The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager and the provider. He looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity with the deputy manager. n The inspector spoke with parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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