Littleways Day Nursery

Inspection of Littleways Day Nursery 81 Albert Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, Lancashire M19 2FU

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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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children and their families are warmly welcomed into this inclusive and supportive small nursery setting. Children are happy and settled here. Their emotional well- being is central to staff practice throughout the nursery. Children who are new to the setting are supported effectively as they build positive relationships with key staff. Older children have some excellent opportunities to develop their awareness of differences and to celebrate what makes them and others unique. This helps children to develop high levels of self-esteem and an appreciation of diversity. Children who are learning English as an additional language are very well supported. Skilled staff understand the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had and use their expertise to access, monitor and promote early communication skills.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a broad range of interesting activities and experiences that help them to make good progress. They demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and settle quickly as they move on through the nursery. With support, they learn how to safely negotiate the stairs as they move to rooms on the first and second floor. Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. Encouraged by staff, they become curious, confident learners, who are eager to investigate and try new things. Children under two years of age excitedly explore a wide range of sensory experiences. Toddlers proudly demonstrate their newly acquired skills to the inspector, confidently striking poses from their 'yoga' session. Overall, children enjoy a rich, well-sequenced curriculum that gives them a good start in their education.

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need to do better?

n Following the previous inspection, a review of the management structure has successfully ensured that there is an increased focus on the day-to-day management of the setting. The manager often adopts a hands-on approach. She has a clear vision and is clear about how the curriculum should be taught. She uses her time working alongside staff to help identify specific training needs. Overall, professional development is good. However, staff are not fully supported to share expertise, to help raise the quality of education to the highest level. n The management team continually evaluate the quality of the educational programme and are keen to strengthen the provision for outdoor learning. This will help to ensure that children who prefer to learn outdoors benefit from the same rich experiences that are currently provided indoors. n Staff model language well. Stories, singing and rhyme time are securely

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need to do better?

embedded into the curriculum. Babies excitedly join in with simple rhymes, and toddlers become fully absorbed as skilled staff enthusiastically read stories to them. Pre-school children demonstrate what they have learned as they explain

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2 November 2022 that the author writes the story, and the illustrator draws the pictures. n Staff have high aspirations for all children. They promptly raise any possible risk of delay with parents and, where appropriate, with other professionals. This helps children to get the support they need as soon as possible. n Staff focus intently on gaining a strong knowledge of each child's capabilities and previous life experiences when they first start to attend nursery. This means children benefit from a meaningful educational programme that is tailored to their individual learning needs as early as possible. n Staff throughout the nursery are positive and consistent role models. Expected behaviours are clearly explained. Children are well supported as they learn to recognise and manage their feelings and emotions. n Staff help children to learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy a range of freshly prepared nutritious meals and snacks. Children of all

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need to do better?

ages enjoy daily opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air. This helps to promote children's good health and well-being. However, on occasion, staff do not evaluate effectively changes in the outdoor temperature. This means that children are not fully supported to learn about wearing the most appropriate clothing when playing outside. n Partnership working with families is highly valued. Parents are encouraged to share their own aspirations for their child's future learning. Following recent feedback, steps are being taken to increase the information and resources shared with parents to help enhance home learning. Overall, parents are very complimentary about the quality of care and education their children receive.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff are alert to possible indicators of abuse. They have completed relevant training and understand their role and responsibility regarding child protection. Staff understand that they must respond quickly if they have any concerns about a child's welfare or the conduct of a staff member. All staff have the contact number for the local safeguarding partnership on their lanyards. Safer recruitment practice is consistently implemented. This helps to ensure that staff who work with children are suitable to do so. Staff implement effective risk assessments to ensure children can play and move safely around the premises. Older children are becoming increasingly aware of how to keep themselves safe. Supported by staff, children delight in the opportunity to complete their own risk assessments before trying something new.

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should:

n extend the programme of professional development, and support staff to share

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should:

2 November 2022 expertise to help raise the quality of education to the highest level throughout the nursery n enhance the provision for outdoor learning, and support staff to make better use of the nursery's outdoor space n enhance staff practice to help children make the best possible progress in their personal development and self-care skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY265472 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10217034 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 34 Number of children on roll 48 Name of registered person Littleways Day Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0161 248 5889 Date of previous inspection 23 November 2021

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Information about this early years setting

Littleways Day Nursery registered in 2004 and is located in Manchester. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays. There are 12 members of staff who work directly with the children. Of these, nine members of staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n A learning walk was completed with the manager to discuss the curriculum intent and how the provision is organised. n The inspector observed interactions between staff and children during activities and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The manager and inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity. n The inspector reviewed a variety of documents, including evidence of the suitability of staff, qualifications, first-aid certificates and policies and procedures. n Discussions were held with parents, the manager and children at appropriate times throughout 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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