Sandmartins Nursery Ltd

Inspection of Sandmartins Nursery Ltd The Food & Environment Research Agency, DEFRA, Sand Hutton, York, North Yorkshire YO41 1LZ

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children are extremely happy to attend this warm and inviting nursery. They are joyful as they enter and greet the staff with affection. Children independently choose from a range of highly stimulating and interesting resources that correspond to their current interests. Planned activities ignite children's curiosity and enable them to think and develop their knowledge. Children make 'magic mirror' pictures with a variety of sparkly and colourful materials that have reflective properties. Children talk about the shapes and colours and staff introduce new vocabulary to extend their learning further, building on their existing knowledge and skills.

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The provision is outstanding

Children thoroughly enjoy spending lots of time outside. They work together, collaborating and negotiating their ideas to make a car out of a crate to travel to a birthday party. Children talk to each other about how they could make the car bigger by putting two crates together and still have room for the presents they were taking, before they set off on their journey.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is exemplary. They are friendly and kind to each other, caring about other's feelings and comforting other children if they become upset. Staff are excellent role models for the children. They deal swiftly and calmly with any conflict, supporting children to develop their skills to self-regulate and understand their emotions.

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The provision is outstanding

During the COVID-19 pandemic, managers communicated regularly with families to ensure continuity when children could not attend. Staff shared practical activities for parents to support children's learning and well-being and arranged socially distanced outings to enable children to see their friends.

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need to do better?

n The manager and staff ensure that children can access an environment that immerses them in experiences and explorations that meet all the children's needs. Staff engage with children in language-rich conversations to support them to become excellent communicators. Staff talk to the children about why it is important to wear sun cream during the hot weather. Children practise putting on their own cream, developing their independence in preparation for school. n Staff liaise closely with professionals and the local inclusion team for advice and guidance to support children's development. The interventions that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive are exceptional. They benefit from dedicated one-to-one time with staff, who support and understand their individual needs extremely well. Children make significant progress in their learning and development.

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3 August 2022 n Children are highly motivated and demonstrate high levels of independence and well-being. For example, during lunchtime, the older children set the table and help staff to serve the food. Staff sit with the children at mealtimes and snack times, helping them to make choices and promote independence. Staff have high expectations for the children. This is reflected in the happy and positive attitudes the children display. Children's understanding of nursery routines is securely embedded, and they respond eagerly and positively to instructions. n Staff's well-being is a priority. This is reflected in the happy and supportive atmosphere created by leaders and managers. The manager ensures that staff have relevant training opportunities to strengthen their knowledge of child development and how children learn. This, in turn, develops staff's confidence and skills to support children's learning effectively. Staff feel valued and

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acknowledged and say it is a great place to work. n Children are developing a love of books and reading. They enjoy their favourite stories, songs and rhymes and join in with pleasure and delight, anticipating parts of the story they know well. Older children are beginning to recognise words and are eager to read them to their key person. Children have access to a wide range of books. For example, in a shaded area outside, two children engage in sharing a story, holding the book between them and carefully turning the pages and talking about the pictures. Children know how to handle books with care and respect. n During circle time, younger children and staff sing and sign a song, welcoming each child into nursery. Staff sit with the children, encouraging them to tap a beat on their knees as they sing. Children beam with delight as they eagerly anticipate their name being called and all the children actively engage. Staff

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respond warmly with smiles and gestures. Staff model language very effectively with clear pronunciation of words for the children to hear. n Parents are overjoyed with the nursery and are full of praise for the support and love their children receive. One parent commented that they tell everyone about the difference the nursery has made to their child and that all the staff are 'amazing'. Parents comment about the nursery feeling like 'a home from home' and that staff go 'above and beyond' to make everyone feel welcome.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Managers and staff have a thorough knowledge of safeguarding and how to keep children safe from harm. The manager regularly checks staff's knowledge through questions, quizzes and scenarios. Regular training for all staff ensures they have up-to-date information. The manager acquires training from a range of sources, including the local authority and online. Staff are extremely confident about following safeguarding policies and procedures if they are worried about a child's welfare. Staff support children's understanding about being safe and the nursery is well maintained and secure. Children are extremely safe here.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2586341 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10226028 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 52 Number of children on roll 32 Name of registered person Sandmartins Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01904 462238 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Sandmartins Nursery Ltd registered in 2020 and is situated in the village of Sand Hutton on the outskirts of York. It is open all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. All the childcare staff have a full childcare qualification at level 3 and above. The nursery provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four.

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Inspection activities

n This was 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 that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want children to learn. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and the children. n The inspector and the manager carried out a joint observation of a group activity.

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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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