The Wendy House Nursery

Inspection of The Wendy House Nursery Wendy House Nursery, Rydon Crescent, Cannington, BRIDGWATER, Somerset TA5 2JT

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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

Staff greet children with a warm welcome when they first arrive at the nursery. Staff engage children in conversation and comfort those who are unsettled so that they settle quickly and well.

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The provision is good

Younger children and babies enjoy exploring the environment with curiosity and wonder. For example, babies show delight in shaking, tapping and holding sensory bottles, looking in awe at what is inside. Younger children have fun playing skittles and counting how many they have knocked down.

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The provision is good

Children show confidence and independence. Children are developing good speaking and listening skills. Staff use discussions with children to promote learning and to introduce a variety of vocabulary. For example, older children enjoy making bread for their lunch. Staff check what children know and remember through good use of questioning, such as 'how many cups of flour did we use?'

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The provision is good

Management and staff are positive role models and enjoy teaching children about healthy eating and where the food comes from. For example, the setting uses organic food that is grown on a small holding that children have visited. Children recall when they have previously picked their own fruit and vegetables.

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The provision is good

Parent partnership is good, and parents have strong, trusting bonds with all staff. They are happy with the care their children receive and are informed daily of how their child's day at nursery has been. The setting was open throughout the COVID- 19 pandemic and parents and staff felt supported throughout.

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need to do better?

n Management has embedded an ambitious curriculum throughout the setting, and this is implemented well by staff. They have a secure knowledge of children's development and interests. For example, staff use what children say to inform planning of what they want children to learn next. The team have a strong vision for the future of the nursery. Staff support children's well-being by slowly introducing children to new transitions. For example, children have gradual visits with familiar staff when moving up to the next room. n Physical development is a focus throughout the nursery and children have daily access to the garden. For example, older children enjoy tapping sticks, following instructions through rhythm and rhyme, supporting their development of fine motor skills. Babies and young children enjoy being outside, riding on the bicycles while exploring the garden. n Staff working with babies build strong attachments, showing great care and

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attention to their needs. Staff fully understand their role as key persons and

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need to do better?

4 November 2022 know children's next steps. For example, staff encourage babies to take some steps. Staff highly praise the babies and they show an overwhelming sense of pride in their achievements. Staff support babies' communication through good repetition of words. However, opportunities are missed to extend vocabulary to support communication and language further. n Children show consistent behaviour and positive attitudes to learning. They show a good understanding of boundaries and routines and enjoy taking turns with each other. For example, children share equipment and discuss who is next as they role play being doctors. n Staff provide a stimulating and engaging learning environment that inspires children to have a go at activities and develop their knowledge and skills. Staff plan and adapt activities for all children. For example, when children have allergies, staff ensure they can still take part in activities, such as using paint to

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make firework pictures. n Management and staff ensure that children have links and access to the wider community and enjoy a variety of outings. For example, children attend swimming lessons every week to support their water confidence and swimming safety. Children have previously visited a local fossil beach and castle to widen their learning experiences of the natural world. n Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported. Staff encourage children to use their home language during various points of the day. For example, when children and staff discuss the number of the week, staff encourage children to count to five in Spanish and French. Children count with confidence and show pride in their achievements. n Staff use assessment well to swiftly identify gaps in children's learning. Parents receive termly reports on their child's development. However, parents are unsure of children's next steps. As a result, not all parents know how to support

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff demonstrate a secure understanding of their duty to protect children. They understand the importance of reporting any concerns they may have about a child's well-being or a member of staff. Management has good procedures for recruiting and vetting staff. The environment for children is safe and secure. Management ensures that staff keep their safeguarding training up to date and current.

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should:

n monitor the support for staff to develop their interactions with babies to further

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should:

4 November 2022 extend their language skills n further develop communication with parents so they are aware of children's next steps in learning, to support home learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421204 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 10235499 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 44 Number of children on roll 26 Name of registered person The Wendy House Nursery Partnership

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reference number

Telephone number 01278653775 Date of previous inspection 29 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The Wendy House Nursery is privately owned and re-registered in 2010. It is situated in a residential area of Cannington, Somerset. The nursery is open each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm, for 50 weeks of the year, with the exception of bank holidays. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are seven members of staff, including the owners. One of the owners has early years professional status and the other is a qualified forest school leader who holds an early years qualification at level 2. Of the other staff, one holds an early years qualification at level 6, one holds a qualification at level 4 and two have qualifications at level 3. The nursery employs one apprentice who is working towards early years qualifications at level 2.

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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 joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and carried out a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector spoke to parents and children during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke to staff at convenient times and assessed their safeguarding knowledge. n A meeting was held between the inspector and the management team to discuss leadership. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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