Early Years And Pre-School Centre

Inspection of Early Years And Pre- School Centre Bolton College, Deane Road Campus, Deane Road, Bolton, Bolton BL3 5BG

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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 settle well and are safe at this good nursery. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders are focusing on supporting children's emotional well-being and are starting to introduce new strategies to support this. Staff get to know children well from the very start, which means that they can build close bonds with them.

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The provision is good

Children show positive attitudes towards their learning. They follow their own ideas. For example, during role play, children say that the doll is 'tired' and place it down gently 'to sleep'. They show perseverance and a determination to succeed, for example when lifting and carrying a bucket of water outdoors. They use this to make marks with paintbrushes. Children learn how to look after the plants in the garden area. They show good large-muscle skills and spatial awareness while riding bicycles outdoors. Staff encourage children to develop a good sense of number, for example by modelling counting. Children say that they have two pieces of banana. Babies babble while exploring the different sounds that they can make using musical instruments. They learn how to crawl, and staff support them to take their first steps. Babies stack foam blocks to make towers, and delight when knocking them down.

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need to do better?

n Leaders are dedicated in providing a 'home-from-home environment' where children receive 'quality education and care'. Detailed and accurate self- evaluation helps leaders to focus on how to continually improve. n Children, including those with funded places and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress. Overall, staff provide a curriculum which builds on children's interests. For example, staff encourage children to develop their imaginations as they dig in the sand and excitedly say that they have 'found treasure!' That said, the implementation of some activities does not always help children to fully engage in their learning. n Staff prioritise children's communication and language. Children access books throughout the day and can take them home to share with their parents. Staff sing songs and encourage children to use new words. For example, children say

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that they are 'using more flour' while rolling dough. Staff use words from children's home languages. This helps children who speak English as an additional language to feel valued and to develop a good grasp of English. n Children learn about the world around them and learn to respect different people. Staff provide children with experiences that they might not already have had. For example, they go on trips to the library, fire station and other places in the community. Children discover different festivals and events. This helps to prepare them for life in modern Britain. n Children learn routines, such as washing their hands before eating nutritious

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need to do better?

9 September 2022 food. However, some staff do not always enable children to do things for themselves. For example, they do not allow children to pour their own drinks, although children want to try. On occasion, some staff hold children's hands rather than teaching them how to use low-level climbing apparatus independently. This holds children back from further improving their confidence, balance and jumping skills. These practices do not fully promote children's personal development. n Children behave well and are curious about visitors. They play well with each other and staff remind them of expectations, such as having 'kind hands' and 'walking feet'. n Partnership working is excellent. Leaders work closely with the on-site college, and the provider explains that the nursery is integral to the college's vision. Strong links are made with schools. Staff work with external professionals to get children with SEND the support that they need. Parents report that they could

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not ask for a better nursery. They praise staff for being caring and getting to know their children as individuals, helping them to 'thrive'. n Staff work in a close-knit team. They say that they 'love' working at the nursery and that leaders are 'brilliant' in their support. Overall, an effective programme of supervision and training helps staff to continue to improve their practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The premises are safe and secure. Robust recruitment and vetting procedures ensure that staff are suitable. Leaders make sure that staff receive safeguarding and first-aid training. They check that this knowledge is up to date, for example by providing staff with safeguarding quizzes. Leaders signpost further training, depending on staff's development needs. Staff understand the local authority referral procedure. They know how to help protect children from harm, including the steps to take if there are concerns about children's welfare or a colleague's conduct. Staff have a broad understanding of safeguarding issues, including witchcraft and the 'Prevent' duty.

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should:

n develop further the implementation of the curriculum, to strengthen children's engagement in their learning n support staff to consistently enable children to do things for themselves, to promote children's personal development to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2565854 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10239244 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 63 Name of registered person Bolton College

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reference number

Telephone number 01204 482196 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Early Years And Pre-School Centre registered in 2020 and is located at Bolton College. The nursery employs 14 members of staff, all of whom hold early years qualifications at level 3 and above. Sessions are Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm, during term time only. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 his evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children throughout the day and evaluated the impact on children's learning. n The management team and the inspector completed a learning walk. n A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and the deputy managers. n The inspector held discussions with the management team, staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The views of parents were considered by the inspector, through written testimonials and discussions. n The inspector held a meeting with the nominated individual. n Relevant documentation was sampled by the inspector, including evidence of the suitability and training of staff.

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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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