Child's Play Day Nursery

Inspection of Child's Play Day Nursery Sawyers Yard, Wolferton, KING'S LYNN, Norfolk PE31 6HA

p.1

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

p.1

The provision is good

Children settle quickly on arrival. They feel happy and secure in the calm and friendly environment. Children make choices about which of the wide range of interesting activities to access. For example, babies explore paint with their hands while older children combine materials, such as paint and glitter, with dough. Children benefit from warm and gentle interactions with staff as they confidently approach them for support and praise, both of which are freely given. Children's behaviour is good. They learn to take turns with equipment and resources. The children develop written behavioural expectations with the staff and display them on the wall as a visual reminder. Children demonstrate excellent manners, and staff act as positive role models.

p.2

The provision is good

Children learn about the world around them as staff set challenges for them to complete while in the local community. For instance, they hunt for pine cones in the local woods to create Christmas decorations. In the spring, children are tasked to grow beans in preparation for the village summer fair. Children's love of books is skilfully developed for all age groups. For example, babies snuggle up and are provided with colour-changing discs that link to the colours in the story. Older children bring stories to life as they recreate their favourite characters in their play.

p.2

need to do better?

n Parents are exceptionally positive about the nursery and staff. They describe them as 'extremely supportive' and 'approachable'. They praise the quality of care their children receive. Parents comment on the strong relationships children build with the staff, describing them as 'part of the family'. They appreciate the regular information staff share about their children's learning and the lengths staff go to in order to meet their individual needs. n Staff promote children's literacy skills exceptionally well. They regularly read stories and encourage children to participate. They match puppets to the characters in the books. Children become familiar with the language from the 'book of the month'. Staff teach children the correct vocabulary when describing books, such as 'title', 'author', 'blurb' and 'spine'. Children enjoy regular trips to the mobile library where they learn to care for books and choose a selection to

p.2

need to do better?

borrow. Staff link books with themed activities. This reinforces children's understanding that information can be gained from books. n Staff ensure communication and language are a strong focus in the nursery. They spend lots of time talking to the children. Staff introduce new words, such as 'anti-clockwise' when describing how to use a glue stick. They sing songs and rhymes to babies as they are being changed and comment on their play. However, at times, staff use too many questions in quick succession and do not give children time to think and respond.

p.2

need to do better?

8 December 2022 n Staff understand what children know and what they need to learn next. They plan stimulating activities that broaden children's experiences. The local area is used well. Frequent trips are organised to the local woods and other notable local landmarks. For example, children take photographs of animal footprints in the woods to identify on their return to nursery. There is clear learning progression as the children move through the nursery. In the pre-school room, children are well prepared for their transition to school. n Good health is promoted throughout the nursery. Children spend lots of time outside developing their physical skills. They harvest fruit from the garden and enjoy eating healthy snacks. Effective hygiene routines are in place. For instance, children wash hands before eating and brush their teeth following mealtimes. n The manager values her experienced staff team. She focuses on their

p.2

need to do better?

professional development and well-being. Staff report that they feel very well supported. They receive regular supervision meetings to discuss their professional development. The manager provides staff meetings that include a review of the setting's policies and procedures to keep staff updated. Staff are encouraged to share their views about the nursery and share information from recent training to continually improve practice.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

Staff have a good understanding of child protection. They are familiar with wider areas of safeguarding, such as female genital mutilation. Staff know the importance of acting swiftly to protect children, and the procedures to follow. The manager follows robust recruitment and vetting arrangements to help ensure that staff working with children are suitable for their role. The manager prioritises discussions about safeguarding at regular staff meetings to help to keep knowledge current. Daily risk assessments ensure the premises remain safe and secure. Effective staff deployment means that children are well supervised and cared for.

p.3

should:

n support staff in their interactions with children, allowing children time to share their thoughts and ideas.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 254018 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10234440 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

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

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 41 Number of children on roll 50 Name of registered person Grey, Jane

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 01485 540389 Date of previous inspection 20 February 2017

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Child's Play Day Nursery registered in 1998 and is situated in King's Lynn. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff. All staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above, including one at level 6. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, for 50 weeks a year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5.30pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

p.4

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 manager 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 the curriculum and what she wants the children to learn. n The inspector talked to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the manager. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

p.5

Inspection activities

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

8 December 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6