EarlyBirds Day Nursery

Inspection of EarlyBirds Day Nursery Skerryvore, Hill Top, Fremington, Barnstaple, North Devon EX31 3BL

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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 settle well into the friendly and caring environment of the nursery. The family atmosphere positively contributes to helping children build strong relationships with the staff team. Children are happy and confident as they explore their surroundings. They independently read books, post letters in the 'post office' and skilfully use technological toys.

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The provision is good

The manager works closely with the staff team to set clear learning intentions based on children's starting points and needs. Staff have clear expectations for all children to have equal access to the curriculum, and they adjust environments and activities to ensure that this happens. Individual adjustments ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who require additional support are not disadvantaged. Therefore, all children make good progress from their starting points.

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The provision is good

Staff have clear expectations about behaviour and consistently support children to learn to work together, take turns and use manners. Children behave well. Staff support all children to learn the names of their peers, and this positively contributes to the good relationships children build with one another. For example, children choose to sit next to friends at mealtimes and independently check to ensure that their friends have everything they need.

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need to do better?

n The manager promotes a strong team ethos. Staff feel well supported by the manager and one another. For example, they enjoy monthly treats from the well-being basket and benefit from opportunities to discuss concerns or difficulties on a regular basis. This positively contributes to how well the team work together to meet children's needs. n Staff use many good explanations and demonstrations to help children master new skills. For example, they show children how to hold knives correctly and then use a 'sawing' motion to cut up their fruit and vegetables. However, this is not always consistently applied, and occasionally staff do not make the most of opportunities to extend children's learning. For example, when they hand out individual pieces of fruit to children or spread butter on crackers. n Children know the daily routines well, and staff use 'now and next' boards to help all children successfully manage transitions. However, organisation of

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routines is not always used effectively to keep children actively learning as part of the curriculum. For example, children spend a long time queueing and waiting to take turns to go to the toilet or wash their hands. n Staff work closely with parents and external agencies to ensure that they meet the needs of all children, including children with SEND. The on-site special

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7 December 2022 educational needs coordinator (SENCo) liaises closely with the staff team to ensure that individual educational plans are consistently implemented. This helps all children to make clear progress from their starting points. n The setting has good partnerships in place with parents, who praise the quality of the setting. Staff work very closely with families from the beginning, and parents state that they feel well supported. Staff make contact with other settings that children attend so that children can benefit from a continuous approach to their care and learning needs. n Staff are kind and respectful in their interactions with the children. They ask children before changing their nappies or wiping their noses. Consequently, children feel valued and consulted. Staff provide good support for children's emotional needs and carefully scaffold this to help all children become more resilient and capable of managing their own emotions. For example, staff work

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need to do better?

closely with babies who find separation difficult to provide cuddles and reassurance and then help them to slowly work towards sitting next to a key person rather than on their lap. n Staff place a clear focus on promoting early communication skills, which benefits the children. Babies clearly enjoy the back-and-forth interactions as staff mirror their babbling sounds to support their sensory exploration. Staff weave new language into daily activities, and children show increasing understanding and use of these. For example, following an activity using ice, staff ask questions to help children recall words such as frozen and melted. Children listen carefully and show good levels of concentration.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff have a secure understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. They extend their knowledge through training and know the signs and symptoms that may indicate children are at risk of harm. They are clear about the procedures to follow and who to contact should they have concerns about children or adults. Staff are vigilant and maintain a safe environment. They ensure the premises is secure and are quick to notice health changes in children and take appropriate action. There is a clear focus on teaching children to keep themselves safe, with gentle reminders that running is for outside and bottoms need to be on seats to prevent falls from chairs.

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should:

n further strengthen staff's teaching skills to enable them to consistently extend children's knowledge and skills n review the organisation of routine activities so that children are consistently

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should:

7 December 2022 engaged in meaningful learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2581730 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10249105 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 28 Number of children on roll 243 Name of registered person Worsey, Claire

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reference number

Telephone number 07814862938 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Earlybirds Day Nursery registered in 2020 and operates from the ground floor of the owner's home in Fremington, Barnstaple. It opens from 7am to 6pm, each weekday, all year round. The nursery receives early education funding for children aged two, three and four years. The nursery employs 16 members of staff to work with the children. Of these, three hold appropriate childcare qualifications at level 4, ten hold qualifications at level 3 and one holds 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 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 talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The SENCo spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation during snack time. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

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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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