Washington Day Nursery

Inspection of Washington Day Nursery Washington Day Nursery, Knoulberry, Blackfell Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear NE37 1HA

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this warm and welcoming nursery. They benefit from close relationships with their key persons, who support children's emotional well-being effectively.

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The provision is good

Children are well behaved and enjoy the company of others. They learn to play together and think about the feelings of their friends. Staff are very positive role models for children, showing kindness and respect at all times. This motivates children to be thoughtful. For example, a younger child kindly included the inspector, when she shared out pretend cupcakes she had made out of glitter dough.

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The provision is good

Overall, children are learning new skills. They work with shape and numbers in activities, make marks with chalk pens, and use a range of words to support a love of books. For example, children have enormous fun using toy frogs to jump on wooden logs, and swim in green jelly and rice. This helps them develop their imaginative skills and recall familiar stories, widening their vocabulary. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, and develop skills across all areas of learning, in preparation for school.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are very good. Parents say they receive a warm welcome when they arrive with their child. They add that they are given excellent daily feedback at the end of each session. The nursery is working hard to re-introduce regular parents' evenings and stay-and-play sessions, in a safe way. For example, staff have plans for a family 'Halloween messy play' session. n The dedicated staff plan activities around themes, taking into account the needs and interests of the children. Activities are carefully resourced to stimulate and engage children. For example, when children show a keen interest in oral health, staff encourage this by introducing topic books and toothbrushes into imaginative and messy play activities. Having taken account of what dentists recommend, staff now offer the younger children the use of mini cups for drinking water at snack times. As a result of this change, parents also now do

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this at home. n Children are developing their understanding of what it means to be healthy. For example, staff help children learn about the importance of proper handwashing and personal hygiene. Staff support children to make healthy food and drinks choices. For instance, older children say, 'Apples make me strong' and 'Milk gives me muscles'. n Children and babies enjoy their outdoor areas for playing on the slide, climbing, balancing and investigating nature. This helps children who may be behind catch

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17 October 2022 up with their physical skills. Children are encouraged to discuss what they are doing and are confident to share what they have learned. For instance, children playing a listening game together say, 'I can hear the birds in the trees, they go, tweet, tweet, tweet.' n The management team is passionate and committed to providing high-quality childcare. Managers reflect on staff practice and make plans for improvements. This ensures children's experiences in the nursery continue to help them develop future skills. However, although teaching is mostly of a very good standard, in particular during planned activities, occasionally this is not always the case. Staff do not consistently deliver the intention in the educational programme to the highest levels. For example, staff sometimes miss opportunities in discussions with children to challenge them further. They do not give them time to process

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need to do better?

and respond with their own thinking and ideas. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively by staff. The new special educational needs coordinator is well organised. She has a strong focus on working with key agencies, to support children's learning and development and to act on advice suggested by other professionals. However, there are times when some staff miss opportunities to consistently extend children with communication delay, to build on their vocabulary. For example, staff miss occasions when they can use hand or visual signs or to speak in children's play.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Managers and staff have a good understanding of their responsibility to safeguard children. Staff are clear about the different kinds of abuse, where children may be at risk of harm. They know the procedures to follow if they are concerned about a child's welfare. Staff understand the whistle-blowing procedure and the reporting route they must follow, in the event of an allegation about a member of staff. The whole team understands their responsibilities and carries out risk assessments to keep children safe.

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should:

n strengthen the arrangements for staff supervision and support to help staff understand even more precisely the details of the educational programme, to ensure they consistently challenge and fully extend all children's learning n develop further strategies used by staff during children's play and learning, to enhance all children's communication and language skills, and support their growing vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444161 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10229598 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 55 Number of children on roll 58 Name of registered person Tyneside Early Education Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0191 4171113 Date of previous inspection 31 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Washington Day Nursery registered in 2012. It is situated in Blackfell Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff. Of these, the manager holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 5, 10 staff have level 3, and three staff have level 2. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5.30pm. 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 manager and inspector completed a learning walk to discuss the way the curriculum is organised and what they want children to learn. n Joint observations were completed by the manager and inspector during planned and unplanned experiences with children. 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 spoke to the owners about leadership and management of the setting. The manager shared relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector spoke to staff, children and several parents during the inspection

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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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