Poppyseeds Day Nursery

Inspection of Poppyseeds Day Nursery 18 Ermin Street, Brockworth, Gloucester GL3 4HJ

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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

Children eagerly wait for the door to open at the setting. They show excitement to see the manager as she leads them to their age-appropriate rooms. Due to limited entrance space and for smoother drop offs, children say goodbye to parents and carers at the door, which is a procedure that has remained since the COVID-19 pandemic. Children show that they feel secure and have caring attachments to the staff and manager. The setting is a small home-from-home environment. Pre- school children use friendly greetings as they pass through to their own designated building. Children are comfortable with staff and giggle and laugh throughout the day. Staff smile and encourage children with claps and 'high fives'. Children are keen to learn and find out more. Children approach adults with questions and are inquisitive.

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The provision is good

Children show good levels of independence. Babies wipe their own faces after meals, toddlers wash their hands unaided and pre-school children put on their own coats. Staff set clear expectations within the setting. Children are familiar with the setting's routines. Staff know the children's preferences and interests. Using these, they set up interesting activities for children to enjoy, for example train tracks, castles and farm toys to re-enact with. Children have opportunities to rehearse their experiences of the world with their peers. Funding purchases extra resources for children of all ages to use. Children make good progress towards the next stages in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The manager has a nurturing and supportive approach with staff. She shares information and her vision well. There are clear systems in place to ensure staff have opportunities to improve their practice and learn from one another. Staff have up-to-date knowledge. Children receive good levels of care. n The manager acts with integrity and in the children's best interests. For example, she provides extra meetings for parents to share their views and support children to settle quickly. She works collaboratively with parents and other agencies. This ensures children who speak English as an additional language and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities get timely interventions and access to services that they need. n The manager and staff plan a sequenced curriculum. Staff create opportunities for children to develop their small-muscle movements. For example, children make marks in play dough and then learn techniques to shape it before using

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pincers to explore and move pom-poms. n Staff understand the importance of communication and language. They ensure that their own speech is clear so that babies can repeat what they hear. They extend sentences with words, such as 'big' and 'blue' for toddlers, and correct

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22 November 2022 misconceptions with older children. Staff create excitement around books and songs. Children are part of a language-rich environment. n Staff encourage children to be independent learners and select activities. Children show good levels of concentration during play. They want to share what they are doing with staff. Staff interact well with children but sometimes miss when quieter children may need extra support to join in and maintain attention. n The setting has a sizeable garden that is in development, with a courtyard and grass space. Staff make obstacle courses for children to practise large-muscle movements, and children have fun. However, staff do not make the most of this space consistently. At times, staff seem unsure of how best to use the outside area to make meaningful learning experiences and build on what children can already do. n The children all demonstrate positive behaviours and are considerate. Children

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need to do better?

are respectful of the toys and tidy up when asked by staff. They respond to adults and use good manners. Children regulate their own behaviour, and staff support them to do this. Children discuss how they are feeling with their peers, for example using the colour red for angry. Children build positive relationships and empathy for others. n Parents are happy with the care and support their children receive to progress with their learning. Parents say that they get lots of communication, both electronically and in person. Staff share children's achievements and development points with parents. Parents know what children are working on and have support to continue learning at home, such as sharing familiar books.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The setting is secure and safe. Daily ongoing risk assessments take place. The manager carries out robust recruitment processes to ensure the suitability of staff. Staff understand their responsibility to keep children safe and know various types of abuse. They can identify and manage when a child may be at risk of harm. They know where to report their concerns. Staff are aware of the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about another member of staff. Staff receive training in a variety of safeguarding issues, including the 'Prevent' duty and female genital mutilation.

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should:

n support staff to recognise when quieter children may need help to join in and maintain engagement in activities n use the outdoor space to create further opportunities for all children to learn

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should:

22 November 2022 outside and develop their physical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2697777 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10257996 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 50 Number of children on roll 46 Name of registered person Poppyseeds Day Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01452690800 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Poppyseeds Day Nursery re-registered in 2022. The nursery is open from 7am to 6pm. The nursery is open for 45 weeks or more per year. The nursery is in receipt of funding for two- and three-year-olds. The nursery has nine members of staff including the manager, who has a level 7 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 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 Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at pre-school. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. 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 manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation. n Parents and carers shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability

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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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