Maahad Neighbourhood Nursery

Inspection of Maahad Neighbourhood Nursery 9-11 Holmrook Road, PRESTON PR1 6SR

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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 receive a warm welcome as they arrive. They find their peg, hang up their coats and eagerly rush off to start their day. Newer children are given reassuring hugs and comfort when they need it. Children settle quickly and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the warm, inviting nursery.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. They demonstrate good manners and confidently explain the nursery's 'golden rules'. This is because staff provide consistent reminders of the rules throughout the day. For example, when two children want the same toy, staff calmly remind them to be kind and allow them time to resolve minor conflicts for themselves. As a result, children learn to share, take turns and show great cooperation during their play.

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The provision is good

Staff have created a stimulating learning environment with a wide range of activities that capture children's interests. Children show delight as they explore and create different sounds and noises with musical instruments. Other children strengthen their physical and mathematical skills. They carefully balance, count different amounts and increase their spatial awareness as they build with blocks. Furthermore, children extend their imagination and build on their own experiences as they act out being doctors and looking after sick patients.

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need to do better?

n The manager has a positive attitude. She reflects on the provision and takes responsibility to make improvements. Staff are happy in their roles and comment that they feel well supported by the manager. They attend regular supervision sessions and discuss their key children's development and next steps. However, areas of improvement for staff are not always clearly identified to enable them to develop their practice further. As a result, some staff are not clear about their next steps in their professional development. n Staff have a clear understanding of why activities have been planned, how these build on the children's existing abilities and what they intend for them to learn next. As a result, all children, including children who speak English as an additional language, are making the best progress. n Overall, staff deploy themselves well and actively join in with children as they play, offering support and guidance. However, occasionally, staff do not

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encourage the quieter children to contribute fully in activities. On these occasions, the quieter children are overshadowed by the more confident ones, who capture more of the staff's attention. This means that during these times, the quieter children's learning experiences are not fully extended. n Children show a genuine passion for stories and books. Staff ask them questions and offer ideas about what they think will happen next. As a result, children

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need to do better?

6 December 2022 show great enthusiasm, are focused and develop a love of reading. n Staff support children's creative development well. Children press and squeeze dough to make their desired shape. Staff teach children new words, such as 'mould' and 'knead' to describe their models. This helps broaden children's vocabulary and strengthens their hand and finger muscles to support their early writing skills. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents speak positively about the nursery and the staff team. They say they are very happy with their children's development. Parents receive lots of information regarding what their children are learning and are given ideas for them to support this further at home. n Staff encourage children to be independent and help them to manage their own self-care. For example, children learn to put on their coats before going outside and they make their own snacks. Furthermore, children carry out good hygiene

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routines, as they blow their nose and sanitise their hands. This supports children with the skills that will benefit them when attending school and promotes their awareness of leading a healthy lifestyle. n Children take regular trips out in their local community, such as visits to shops and parks. They go on autumn walks and talk about animals that hibernate in the winter. This provides children with a greater understanding of the natural world around them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have a good knowledge and understanding of the importance of safeguarding children in their care. They confidently speak about the safeguarding policy and procedures to follow if they have any concerns about children's welfare. Safe recruitment procedures are carried out and staff have regular checks to ensure that they continue to be suitable to work with children. Risk assessments are completed, and staff ensure that children are aware of potential dangers. For example, children are reminded not to leave the table or walk around when they are eating food. Children's safety is assured at all times.

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should:

n enhance supervision sessions to focus on professional development opportunities and providing staff with clear targets, to enable them to provide the highest level of education to children n focus more closely on supporting quieter and less-confident children to be fully engaged in their play and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413606 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10231281 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

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

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inspection

Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 25 Name of registered person Maahad Neighbourhood Nursery

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reference number

Telephone number 01772 202 657 Date of previous inspection 4 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Maahad Neighbourhood Nursery registered in 2010 and is situated in Preston. The nursery employs eight members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 9am until 3pm. 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 provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the managers and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. 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 inspector carried out joint observations of a group activity with the manager. n Parents shared their views on the nursery with the inspector. 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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