Little Manor Day Nursery

Inspection of Little Manor Day Nursery 90 Railway Road, Adlington, CHORLEY PR6 9RB

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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

Staff provide a safe and secure environment for children. As a result, children are happy and settled at nursery. Children benefit from a curriculum that helps to develop their emotional well-being. They behave very well. Children listen to staff and follow instructions. They make friendships with others and form positive relationships with staff. Staff and children are often seen singing songs and using phrases from stories during their play. Children develop good levels of independence in preparation for their future learning. For example, children assuredly pour their own drinks and serve their own food. They are confident to ask for help if needed.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy the community feel of the nursery, taking advantage of links with the local library and village carnival. For example, staff notice that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected children's social development. They plan interesting outings in the local community to help children to develop their social skills. Staff have high aspirations for all children. Leaders ensure that children who are entitled to additional funding receive this, and that it is used to support any gaps in their development. Children are confident to explore the environment. They delight in playing with materials, such as sand, and play dough scented with ginger. Children develop their language skills. For example, they talk about how the play dough smells and feels.

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need to do better?

n The newly appointed manager and deputy manager are very committed to their roles. A review of the environment and routines has already had a positive impact for children. For example, changes in the garden have resulted in babies having more space to play outdoors. Leaders help staff to provide a learning environment that is engaging. Staff recognise the specific needs of children and effectively implement any funding they have available. Staff feel supported and valued; they say they enjoy working at this happy setting. n Leaders complete supervision sessions for staff and hold regular team meetings. They have also recently introduced practice observations to review the quality of interactions between staff and children. However, this is not yet well embedded. The new manager has not yet had time to build on existing performance management procedures to help identify, and swiftly address, any weaknesses

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need to do better?

in staff performance and practice. n The nursery has a designated member of staff who supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This member of staff works alongside other staff and completes observations of children to help identify any concerns regarding development. Staff work alongside other agencies and follow suggestions that are given.

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need to do better?

18 October 2022 n Parents state that their children enjoy their time at the setting. The new manager has implemented ways to engage with parents. This includes the introduction of newsletters and a parents hub, with meetings and discussions about new ideas. However, staff do not consistently provide information about children's next steps to help parents to continue their child's learning at home. n Staff deal with behaviour in a positive and calm manner and are good role models for children. As a result, children are respectful and show positive attitudes towards each other and their learning. Children are praised by staff for their achievements. They are gaining a sense of self-esteem and are keen to share with their friends when they have done something they are proud of. n Staff know the children well and understand what they want children to learn next. Babies and toddlers find creatures such as slugs, and woodlice. Staff build

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need to do better?

on children's knowledge and discuss the characteristics of the slug. For example, staff describe them as 'slimy, smooth and slithery', which supports their emerging new vocabulary. Pre-school age children are asked to weigh and measure the butter and flour to make biscuits, to enhance their early mathematics skills further. n Leaders recently introduced a meditation session for the pre-school age children. This helps to support children's concentration and listening skills ready for the next stage in their learning. Children focus and follow staff's instructions, as they are told how to control their breathing. They persevere as they copy difficult arm movements to strengthen their muscles.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff are knowledgeable about child protection. They understand how to keep children safe and confidently identify possible signs that a child may be at risk of harm. Staff know the procedures they should follow if they have concerns about children or a member of staff. They receive regular training, so that they can keep their knowledge up to date. Staff complete frequent risk assessments of areas accessed by children and when going on outings, to ensure that children remain safe in their care. Staff are trained in paediatric first aid and follow correct procedures in response to accidents.

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should:

n sharpen the current performance management procedures to identify and swiftly address any emerging weaknesses in practice n communicate more effectively with parents to share information about children's next steps in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2599484 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10251528 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 45 Number of children on roll 65 Name of registered person Buckshaw Bunnies Childcare Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01257834444 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Manor Day Nursery registered in 2020. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff. Of these, 13 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am 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 nursery 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 setting. n The inspector observed the staff's interactions with the children and the impact of these on children's learning. n The manager, deputy manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including checking the suitability of the staff. n Discussions were held with the owners and staff during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection.

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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.

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