Hillsides Secret Garden Day Nursery

Inspection of Hillsides Secret Garden Day Nursery 23 Gladstone Street, Staple Hill, Bristol BS16 4RF

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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 enjoy their experiences at this welcoming and friendly nursery. They separate from their parents confidently and are greeted by warm and welcoming staff. Children swiftly settle because staff know them well and provide the nurturing care and encouragement that children need to thrive.

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The provision is good

Staff plan activities according to children's interests so that they enjoy interacting with stimulating resources. There is a well-established staff team in each room. Staff develop their own planning based on what they know about the children and their interests. This enables them to support children to develop their personal, social and communication skills as they learn to be independent and ready for school.

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The provision is good

The setting promotes a progression of independence throughout the different age ranges. For example, in the baby room, staff teach babies to feed themselves with a spoon. Pre-school and toddler children use a knife and fork to eat their meals and pour their own drinks. Young children find their own coat and confidently take it to staff for help. Staff demonstrate and give clear instructions, so children are pleased with their own achievements.

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n Staff support children's physical development well. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise and love to explore the outdoors. Children ride and take turns on scooters in the garden as they negotiate around others, while others scoop mud into pots, exploring and looking for worms excitedly. n The nursery cook provides children with freshly cooked meals, considering all dietary requirements or allergies children may have. This helps to ensure children have a healthy and well-balanced diet. Staff promote good hygiene routines, and children wash their hands before eating as well as cleaning their own faces after. n Staff encourage children to develop a love for reading. All rooms make use of the library created in the hallway, allowing children and parents to select books to take home and enjoy. n Staff and managers work well in partnership with parents. Parents have good opportunities to discuss their children's learning and progress. Staff

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communicate effectively using an online application to share and receive information. Parents comment positively about the online application and staff. They appreciate receiving learning updates and staff sharing photos of their children playing. n Children behave well. They share, take turns and help each other. Staff support children's emotional development successfully. Staff are gentle and reassuring

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24 October 2022 with babies, which helps them to feel secure. Children learn safe play and the consequences of their actions, helping them to make safe choices. For example, they push their chairs in after mealtimes so their peers do not trip. n Staff provide focused activities to extend children's learning. Occasionally, younger children will lose focus and wander off. Staff at times do not identify this quickly enough during activities, leaving children exploring by themselves for longer periods of time. n Throughout the setting, children are given lots of opportunities to manipulate a variety of textures such as paint, play dough, sand and water. For example, pre- school children help to make play dough, commenting on whether they need more water and strengthening their hands and fingers as they manipulate the dough. n Overall, staff develop children's communication and language well across the nursery. Some children are confident communicators and use this to extend

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conversations, seek help and share their ideas. However, for younger children, staff sometimes overlook opportunities to explore more enriched language, for example by introducing new words and phrases that describe what they are doing during activities. n The managers are passionate about their role and demonstrate they want the best for children and the staff team. Staff have regular supervision meetings and reflect on their practice. The leaders know their staff's strengths and areas for development. Staff access training opportunities to help enhance their knowledge and skills. The managers constantly evaluate their provision and seek support to further develop. They ensure staff's welfare and take time to discuss any well-being issues. Staff report that they are well supported.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

All staff, including the designated safeguarding lead, have a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures to protect children from harm. They work closely with parents and other relevant agencies when needed. Staff supervise children closely to ensure they remain safe in their play. They risk assess the environment, indoors and outdoors, to reduce children's exposure to potential hazards. Staff have up-to-date safeguarding training. The managers provide regular opportunities for staff to refresh their knowledge. Staff understand their duty in protecting children from harm and can recognise potential signs of abuse.

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should:

n support staff to further develop planned activities to help children remain engaged for longer periods

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24 October 2022 n provide further opportunities for younger children to develop their language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461990 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10236166 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 30 Number of children on roll 52 Name of registered person Hillside's Secret Garden Day Nursery LTD

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reference number

Telephone number 01179 047106 Date of previous inspection 3 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Hillsides Secret Garden Day Nursery registered in 2013. It is located in Staple Hill, South Gloucestershire. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The two directors hold early years qualifications at level 3. They employ nine members of staff; of whom, seven hold early years qualifications at level 3, and two hold a level 2 qualification.

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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 provider and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The provider and inspector carried out a joint observation during a planned activity. n Parents shared their views of the nursery with the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector held a leadership meeting with the managers and sampled documentation.

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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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