Mulberry Bush Nursery Whitefield

Inspection of Mulberry Bush Nursery Whitefield Mulberry Bush Nursery, Sefton Street, Whitefield, MANCHESTER M45 7ET

p.1

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

p.1

The provision is good

Children enjoy playing and learning at this setting. They form strong attachments with their key person which helps them to feel safe and settled. Children of all ages develop their knowledge and skills as they explore the well-resourced environments. Babies develop their fine-motor skills as they explore baskets of everyday objects. Pre-school children develop their imaginations through craft activities. Children access the outdoor area daily where they have opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, children build obstacle courses, dig in sand and dance with ribbons. Children benefit from positive interactions with staff and make good progress in their learning.

p.2

The provision is good

All children are encouraged to make their own choices. For example, babies select which resources they would like to add to the water tray, beaming as they choose a rubber duck. Pre-school children vote on which rhyme or story they would like to read each day. This helps to build children's confidence and encourages a love of reading.

p.2

The provision is good

Children behave well. They know the rules and what is expected of them. For example, children pass around a small toy to show that it is their turn to speak, listening intently to one another. Staff have high expectations of all children. They give children responsibilities, such as being a lunchtime helper. This helps to develop children's self-esteem.

p.2

need to do better?

n Staff assess children to identify strengths and gaps in their learning. They use this to inform their planning for each child. Staff know what their key children need to learn next. They follow children's interests, teaching them as they play. Children develop their phonic knowledge through a planned curriculum, which helps to prepare children for school. All children, including those who receive additional funding, make good progress in their learning. n Provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent. Additional adults form strong bonds with children. Staff set targets for children which build upon what children already know and can do. The leadership team is passionate about supporting children with SEND. Staff take part in training and source external support so that they can help children with SEND to achieve the best possible outcomes. n At times, children are not able to focus on their learning due to the loud noises

p.2

need to do better?

around them, such as when other children prepare to go outside. Staff do not effectively evaluate the impact this has on children's learning. This means that children become distracted and cannot fully concentrate on their activities. n Children demonstrate some independence skills, such as serving their own meals

p.2

need to do better?

16 May 2022 and pouring their own drinks. However, children's independence is not fully promoted. For example, staff in the pre-school room frequently help children to take their coats off and put children's wellies and shoes on for them. Toddlers have their noses wiped for them. Children do not always have chances to develop these skills independently. n Children behave positively towards one another and are confident learners. They develop resilience when they come across challenges. For example, as babies stack rings, adults encourage them to keep trying. They persevere until they achieve their aim, showing great pride in their accomplishments. n The setting has good partnerships with parents. Parents value the daily conversations they have with staff. Babies have a communication book that they take home with information about their day. Staff regularly communicate with parents so that parents know what their children are working on and how to

p.2

need to do better?

support this learning at home. n Staff well-being is made a priority by the leadership team. Staff receive regular supervision meetings which help to identify any further training staff need or want. A mentor system is in place to support newer staff members. Staff take part in activities, such as yoga, to promote their mental health. Staff feel fully supported in their roles. n The leadership team is passionate about the work they do. The team reflect on feedback from staff, parents and children in order to evaluate their practice. This helps them to identify ways that they can improve the nursery.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

Staff know about different types of abuse and what warning signs to be alert to. They know the procedures for reporting safeguarding concerns. Staff risk assess the environment to help them to keep it safe. For example, they put towels down when babies splash in water to prevent the floor from becoming slippery. Staff read dietary requirements aloud before each meal to ensure that all staff and children are aware of children's individual needs. The setting is secure. Parents use a fingerprint system to enter the setting. The setting is committed to training all staff in paediatric first aid.

p.3

should:

n consider how staff manage the environment during transitions so that all children are able to focus fully on their learning n further promote children's independence skills by allowing them more opportunities to carry out tasks by themselves.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY415329 Local authority Bury Inspection number 10129199 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 56 Number of children on roll 98 Name of registered person Mulberry Bush Nursery Limited

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 01617665742 Date of previous inspection 15 January 2016

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Mulberry Bush Nursery Whitefield registered in 2010. The nursery is open from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. It employs 20 members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 6, one at level 5, two at level 4, nine at level 3 and two at level 2. 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 nursery received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the nursery and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the nursery. n The managers and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n Staff talked to the inspector at appropriate times during the inspection. 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 inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The manager provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation.

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

16 May 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