Our Little Nursery

Inspection of Our Little Nursery 142 Broad Road, Sale M33 2DF

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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 are happy and well cared for in this bright, spacious nursery. Staff form strong bonds with them and their families. As a result, children are motivated to learn in a warm and nurturing environment. Children quickly settle into activities that interest them and make good progress from their starting points. The experienced manager has high expectations for the home-from-home setting, which helps the children feel exceptionally safe and secure. Children have a positive attitude to learning and maintain focus for extended periods of time during a range of activities. For instance, during a nursery 'tea-making' session in the pretend kitchen, they collaborate well with their friends, taking turns to taste and blend a variety of fruit tea. Children who speak English as an additional language show pride in their achievements and are eager to display what they have created.

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The provision is good

Children are supported effectively by a key person, and there are strong routines in place to support the care of personal needs. Children are encouraged by staff to wash their hands and put on their coats independently. In the garden, younger children practise balancing on apparatus, and older children demonstrate confidence in their physical skills by navigating outdoor spaces and riding on their bicycles. Children receive good support to develop their skills and attitudes. The nursery is highly respected by parents and in the local area.

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n The leadership team and staff have a good knowledge of the children in their care. They carefully plan and provide imaginative activities and experiences based on children's interests. For example, in response to a child's interest in zoo animals, staff provide a stimulating small-world area in the provision. This approach benefits the children, who can play and have fun together while learning at nursery. n Staff manage the care of babies well. They have clear systems and routines that mirror those from home and build close relationships with the babies from the start. For example, staff keep eye contact, talk and sing while changing babies' nappies. As a result, babies feel emotionally safe and secure. n The manager has valuable experience of identifying and supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. For example, she has developed a sensory space where all children can learn about their emotions and begin to

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need to do better?

understand their feelings. Children's emotional well-being is supported effectively. n The setting celebrates different cultural identities. This is done through providing resources and talking to the children about their different backgrounds and home languages, such as Italian and Bulgarian. Staff foster close relationships with the parents and regularly update them on their children's progress. In

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5 December 2022 response, parents say they are very happy and kept informed on how to further support their children at home. These partnerships help to foster a consistency of care for children. n Staff encourage children to play outdoors and talk about exercise and the importance of having a nutritious diet. Children learn about health and well- being and are developing increasing independence. Children are provided with a varied menu choice consisting of healthy options and homemade soups. Children are encouraged to stay hydrated and drink lots of water and milk. This contributes to children's good health and physical development. n Staff help to develop children's use of spoken language by providing the correct pronunciation and meaning of a new word. However, they do not consistently expand older children's thinking. For example, during some adult-led experiences, not all staff know how to expand children's thinking through

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questioning and discussions that could help them to make further progress. n Staff foster children's curiosity in mathematics. They build the teaching of mathematics into the daily routine. For example, when setting out for circle time, staff talk about the colour of chairs and whether they are the 'same' size or 'different'. These activities consistently enhance children's mathematical understanding.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders and staff are fully committed to safeguarding children. They understand exactly what support children and families need, and this information is considered paramount in ensuring that children flourish. Children with allergies or medical needs are given individual plans which are shared with all the staff, and any food prepared is well labelled and dated by the nursery cook. Staff receive extensive safeguarding training and know what to do if there is a concern relating to a child's welfare. Robust risk assessments are carried out daily by all staff to further ensure children's safety. Recruitment procedures are rigorous, and new staff are monitored throughout the induction period.

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should:

n support staff so they know how to consistently challenge children's understanding and thinking in order for children to make the best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2599740 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10265066 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 36 Number of children on roll 20 Name of registered person Our Little Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07925893163 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Our Little Nursery registered in 2020. It is located in Sale, in the Greater Manchester area. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, with the exception of the Christmas break.

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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 Staff views were taken into account as the inspector spoke to them at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the provision. n The inspector observed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The nominated individuals joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked about the curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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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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