Upton Day Nursery Ltd

Inspection of Upton Day Nursery Ltd Arley Drive, WIDNES, Cheshire WA8 4XS

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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 are happy and settled at this warm and friendly nursery. They have built excellent relationships with the nursery's caring and attentive staff. Children confidently say goodbye to their parents as they go off to their nursery rooms for the day. Children are very welcoming to visitors. They behave well and display good manners. For example, they pull out a chair for the inspector to sit on and consistently use 'please' and 'thank you' to each other and the staff.

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The provision is good

Children are confident in their physical development. They have lots of opportunities to develop their skills. For example, younger children crawl through tunnels that staff have designed to meet their interests. Older children use their gross motor skills to climb over the bridge in the garden. The inclusive nursery helps children to learn about the diverse world. For example, during carpet time, staff discuss with children similarities and differences, such as how some people wear glasses to help their eyesight.

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The provision is good

There is a strong community feel at this nursery. Parents are confident in seeking support from staff when required. The nursery provides a toy library for families to donate and swap used toys. This helps to provide families with resources to engage in home learning and play with their children.

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need to do better?

n Overall, children access a broad curriculum that covers the seven areas of learning. Staff use their knowledge and the interests of the children to plan fun and exciting activities. However, not all staff are aware of the learning intentions for the activities they set out. As a result, children's learning is not always sequenced to build on what they already know and can do. n Provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a real strength of the nursery. The dedicated person responsible for children with SEND works closely with other professionals to support children in the nursery. They also use extra funding to provide additional sessions and one-to- one support. Consequently, children with SEND are making good progress. n Children's independence skills are developed through the opportunities the nursery staff provide. Children help to serve their own lunch and are encouraged

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to blow their own noses. However, staff do not help children to understand the importance of hygiene. For example, children share toothbrushes in the role play area and are not directed to wash their hands after blowing their own noses. As a result, children are at increased risk of catching and spreading germs. n The experienced nursery manager is a good role model to the nursery staff. She spends time observing staff practice and identifying any training needs to support their professional development. Staff are supported well through the

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8 December 2022 nursery's supervision system where they have opportunities to discuss any problems or concerns. This helps to support their well-being. n Staff promote children's communication and language development well. Children confidently wander around the nursery singing familiar songs as they play. There are many opportunities for children to access books and staff enjoy reading to children. Most staff are trained to screen children's communication and language development. As a result, they are able to assess children regularly. This helps staff to swiftly identify any emerging needs and provide intervention at the earliest opportunity. n The nursery manager and staff have good relationships with parents. Parents are happy with the care provided and speak highly of the staff team. They describe the nursery as 'like a second family.' Staff encourage home learning with parents and share ideas. This helps parents to support children's

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development at home. n Staff are caring and respond to babies and children quickly. For example, when babies are tired or become upset, staff know how to respond to soothe them. Children's emotional needs are met. n Staff provide opportunities through play to support mathematical skills. For example, when children are cutting up pictures to stick on their paper, staff count the pictures with them. Furthermore, children confidently arrange large jigsaw pieces into the correctly shaped spaces. Children's mathematical skills are well supported.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff understand their safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep children safe from harm. They are aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. They also know the procedures to follow if they have a concern. Staff complete risk assessments of the nursery environment, both indoors and outdoors. They also encourage the children to help identify risks. For example, when going outside, they talk to children about potential hazards and why they must not run. Parents and visitors use a doorbell system to enter the nursery. This helps to keep children safe and secure.

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should:

n improve staff's knowledge on the curriculum intent to strengthen the quality of education further n implement good hygiene practices and support children to understand how to keep themselves healthy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463242 Local authority Halton Inspection number 10236194 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 79 Number of children on roll 52 Name of registered person Upton Day Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 0151 4249831 Date of previous inspection 21 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Upton Day Nursery Ltd registered in 2013 and is situated in Widnes, Cheshire. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. There are currently 10 childcare staff, including the manager. Of these, eight hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The manager holds a level 4 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This is the first routine inspection the setting has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the manager and has taken this into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector held a discussion with the manager in relation to the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The inspector and manager completed a joint observation. n The inspector observed interactions between the staff and children. n The inspector and manager completed a learning walk together. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector spoke to staff 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

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impact 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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