The Arts Centre Nursery

Inspection of The Arts Centre Nursery The Arts Centre, Liverpool Community College, 9 Myrtle Street, Liverpool, Lancashire L7 7JA

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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 of all ages enjoy days full of interesting learning at this nursery. They arrive eager to play with their friends. Children are happy as staff greet them warmly. Older children show their curiosity and imagination during outdoor play. They dig in soil as they plant vegetables and flowers. Children learn to care for the plants as they fill containers from the tap and confidently water the plants. Younger children mix sand and scoop it into containers. They become immersed in the texture of the sand as they trickle it from hand to hand. Activities such as these help children to develop strength in their hands in readiness for when they start to write.

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The provision is good

Children play imaginatively. They enjoy role play and confidently recreate their experiences from home. They happily serve each other pretend coffee and cake. At other times, children concentrate intently as they listen to interesting stories. Children show that they feel safe at nursery as they are keen to involve staff in their play and conversations. Babies approach staff for comfort, particularly when they are feeling tired. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, staff provide children with even greater support in relation to regulating their behaviour and emotional development. As a result, children behave well, which will benefit them when they start school.

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n Leaders plan and staff deliver an engaging and challenging curriculum for all children. They provide children with exciting experiences that they might not otherwise have access to. Children learn about the city in which they live as they visit local places of worship, cathedrals and libraries. Staff have high expectations for all children and deliver activities that prepare children for the next stage in their learning. n Staff are enthusiastic and motivated. They are led by passionate leaders who strive to provide a high standard of care and education. Leaders regularly monitor staff practice. However, feedback offered to staff does not always sharply focus on improving staff practice to ensure that the highest quality of teaching is consistently achieved across the nursery. n Staff support children's communication and language development. They read stories and engage children in lively singing sessions. Children share their views

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and participate in interesting conversations. Staff expertly support children. They provide a commentary of children's play, and if children use words incorrectly, staff model the correct use. This means that children understand correct language use and are confident communicators. n Older children challenge themselves as they balance and climb on crates and eagerly bounce on a trampoline. This helps to develop their physical strength.

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14 September 2022 Babies develop their coordination and strength as they roll over and enjoy 'tummy time'. Children are independent from a young age. For example, they use knives to chop fruit at snack time and pour water from a jug into their cup. This helps children to develop their strength, dexterity and independence skills. This will benefit children when they start school. n Children's uniqueness is valued and celebrated by staff. Children learn about their peers and the special events in their lives such as Onam, Eid and Easter. Managers have worked closely with parents and community groups to ensure that resources in the nursery correctly reflect the heritage and culture of children who attend. This helps children to feel secure and prepares them for life in modern Britain. n Staff offer children wholesome foods, which helps them to learn about healthy food choices. Children also enjoy sociable mealtimes as they sit and talk to their

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friends and key persons. These experiences contribute to children's understanding of their health and their social development. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents give overwhelmingly positive feedback about the nursery. They feel valued and appreciate the 'nurturing approach' of the managers and staff. Parents receive detailed information about their children's experiences. The manager provides lots of ideas for parents. She educates parents on how to play with their children to support learning. As a result, children benefit from a consistent approach to their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders and staff are committed to safeguarding children's welfare. They accurately identify the potential signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. Staff know the procedures to follow if they are concerned about children's welfare or the practice of another member of their team. Leaders ensure that staff keep their knowledge and skills up to date. Risk assessments of the environment are carried out daily, both within the nursery and in the college. Children learn about road safety. As a result, children know how to keep themselves safe when they are on outings.

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n enhance arrangements for the monitoring and supervision of staff and provide staff with precise feedback to help them to improve their teaching further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2542001 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 10215374 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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Total number of places 47 Number of children on roll 39 Name of registered person The City of Liverpool College

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reference number

Telephone number 0151 252 3111 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The Arts Centre Nursery registered in 2019. It is based in Liverpool and is operated by City of Liverpool College. The nursery employs eight members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds a relevant early years qualification at level 6, one holds a relevant qualification at level 5 and five hold relevant qualifications at level 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, during college term times. Sessions are from 8.30am until 6pm. 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 their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The managers and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n Parents, staff and children shared their views with the inspector. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity and evaluated its effectiveness together.

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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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