Charnwood Nursery and Pre-School

Inspection of Charnwood Nursery and Pre-School 22-26 Lonsdale Road, Thurmaston, LEICESTER LE4 8JF

p.1

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

p.1

The provision is outstanding

Children really enjoy attending this fantastic setting. They are extremely happy and settle very quickly. Key persons greet children warmly and skilfully put children at ease. Children are eager to find their friends and engage in activities immediately. Staff have very high expectations of children and are positive role models for them. They are respectful, nurturing and form secure, loving relationships with children. Children are exceedingly kind to one another. They selflessly share toys and are happy to wait their turn. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They manage their own behaviour incredibly well.

p.2

The provision is outstanding

Children are very independent. Babies eagerly take small risks by climbing low-level apparatus by themselves. They are excited to feed themselves at lunchtime. Toddlers expertly use cutlery to eat and are keen to serve their own portions. Children learn life skills and resilience. For example, toddlers work together to help to move furniture. They understand how to move it carefully to keep each other safe. Pre-school children persevere as they try to light a fire outside in the forest- school classroom. They carefully kneel, safely hold a fire steel and continually strike it to set fire to cotton wool balls. They beam with pride once this is achieved.

p.2

need to do better?

n Managers are extremely passionate and experienced. They have an informed and clear vision of their curriculum and how they want children to learn. Managers have a strong drive to educate all staff to a high level, choosing meaningful training which reflects the needs of the children. Staff say they enjoy training enormously. It supports them to adapt learning to promote the best possible outcomes for every child. Children are exceptionally well prepared for school. n Learning is expertly sequenced and consistently delivered by the highly enthusiastic and skilled staff. For example, children enjoy using their small- muscle skills, such as cutting up fresh vegetables safely and competently. Children really enjoy learning outside due to the strong focus on forest school throughout the setting. Children are given time to practise and consolidate what they learn. As a result, children make excellent progress in their learning and

p.2

need to do better?

development. n All children explore books from a young age. Staff promote a love of reading by placing books everywhere, including the garden and forest-school area. Staff capture children's attention and ignite their imagination when they read stories and share books. They help children learn about the stages of a story. Children proudly share the beginning, middle and end of the stories they have creatively and independently drawn. n Staff artfully model a wide range of words and sentences to extend and build on

p.2

need to do better?

23 August 2022 children's vocabulary and communication skills. Babies quickly learn how to communicate their needs. They respond positively to staff facial expressions and clearly spoken words and sounds. Staff help toddlers to pronounce words correctly and quickly expand on their rich vocabulary. Pre-school children are very articulate. They use words such as 'crustaceans' as they talk about sea creatures with staff. n Staff know their key children very well and value their home experiences. They go to great lengths to meticulously plan activities and new experiences for every child. For example, staff are devoted to ensuring children who speak English as an additional language develop their communication in English. They expertly tailor activities to children's interests to introduce new words and phrases. These children also develop their use of the English language rapidly. n Partnerships with parents are strong and parents speak highly of the setting.

p.2

need to do better?

They are confident that their children make excellent progress. Staff engage very well with parents and help them to support children's learning in the setting and at home. For example, the nursery offers workshops for parents to access. These workshops include information and ideas to help parents provide activities that they can do at home with their children. Staff also encourage parents to share the book of the month at home with their children to support children's ongoing love of books. This excellent relationship between parents and the setting benefits children's learning and development enormously.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

Managers and staff attend regular and extensive safeguarding training and know the signs and symptoms of abuse extremely well. They are diligent in recording and reporting accidents, incidents, and safeguarding concerns. Staff have detailed knowledge of the setting's policies and procedures. Staff have a secure understanding of other safeguarding practices, such as female genital mutilation and 'Prevent' duty. They know how to keep children and families safe from harm. Staff are passionate about sharing knowledge to help children understand how to keep safe. Children learn about water, fire, and road safety and how to administer basic first aid.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY373022 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10138575 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

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

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 114 Number of children on roll 205 Name of registered person Beaver Childcare Ltd

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 01162 696 162 Date of previous inspection 10 December 2015

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Charnwood Nursery and Pre-School registered in 2008. The nursery employs 48 members of childcare staff. Of these, 41 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including one with early years professional status and one with qualified teacher status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and for one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

p.4

Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n The manager and inspector observed and evaluated activities together. n The inspector held discussions with the management team regularly during the inspection. n Parents' and carers' views were taken into consideration. n The management team provided the inspector with relevant documentation, including the evidence of staff qualifications and their suitability when working

p.5

Inspection activities

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

23 August 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6