Seesaw 1

Inspection of Seesaw 1 12 Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 9EB

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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 demonstrate that they are happy and feel safe and settled. They eagerly enter the nursery and are inspired to play and learn. Children form secure attachments with staff. Staff value children's ideas and give them lots of encouragement and praise to boost their levels of self-esteem and confidence.

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The provision is good

The senior manager and the manager have high expectations of children and place children's welfare and emotional well-being at the heart of everything they do. They have developed an ambitious curriculum and have a clear vision for what they want children to learn as they progress through the nursery.

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The provision is good

Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who are learning English as an additional language, develop their communication and language skills. Staff use images alongside words and gestures to reinforce children's understanding. They provide a narrative for children's play and demonstrate new words to extend vocabulary. Children become absorbed in activities for long periods. Toddlers enjoy bathing the baby dolls, and staff teach them successfully how to 'squeeze' basters to suck up water and 'squirt' it on the doll's head. When pre-school children pretend to be doctors and nurses, they persevere to put plasters and bandages on the dolls' injuries. Children of all ages benefit from regular singing activities and are supported well by staff. Babies delight in exploring musical instruments. Toddlers choose objects from the song box and 'have a go' at guessing the linked nursery rhyme. They show great

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The provision is good

enjoyment and control when they march, jump and dance during songs.

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need to do better?

n The provider and managers are dedicated and passionate about providing a high-quality provision. Continuous reflection helps them to identify and target any areas for improvement. The senior manager implements a robust staff supervision and support programme to enhance staff's skills. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, they have focused on supporting children's social skills and positive behaviour. As a result, most children play harmoniously together in a calm environment, share and take turns. At times, some toddlers need extra support from staff to help them manage their emotions. This occasionally impacts on others' learning because they are left to explore planned activities independently and lose interest. n Staff plan a broad range of stimulating activities based on children's interests, which motivates children to engage and achieve. The quality of teaching is good overall, but occasionally, staff do not provide older children with the right level

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need to do better?

of challenge to support their learning as well as possible. Nevertheless, staff monitor children's development effectively. They provide children with additional

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18 January 2023 support to close any gaps, working collaboratively with parents and other professionals as required. Consequently, all children make good progress from their starting points. n Staff weave mathematics into activities to help children explore numbers, shapes and measures. They support children's literacy skills extremely well in readiness for school. For example, older children learn to form recognisable letters and write their name. Pre-school children eagerly participate in a small-group activity involving letters and sounds. Staff successfully support them to recall prior learning and think of words that start with the sound 'sss'. Staff skilfully read stories in a way that captivates children's attention and encourages their involvement. For instance, toddlers confidently recall phrases in familiar stories and show delight joining in with actions as they 'hunt' for the bear. n Staff support children's physical health effectively. Children enjoy freshly

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prepared nutritious snacks and meals. Staff talk to children about oral health, and older children say that they need to eat healthy food so that they 'don't get cavities'. Children benefit from plenty of opportunities outdoors that promote their curiosity and exploration, such as the 'construction site' in the tepee tent, the mud kitchen and activities to find out about the natural world. They develop their physical skills, such as riding scooters around the circuit in the garden and using a variety of media and materials to create artwork. n Children develop high levels of independence from a young age. Toddlers eagerly set out plates and cups at snack time, butter their own bread and pour their own drinks. Pre-school children show competence as they serve themselves lunch and carefully carry their plates of food to the table. Staff work effectively with parents to toilet train children. n Parents say their children love attending the nursery. They appreciate being

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welcomed into the nursery to drop off and collect children. Parents speak extremely positively about staff and the information they receive about their children's care, learning and progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager, who is also the designated safeguarding lead (DSL), and staff demonstrate a secure knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues. They are confident in the correct procedures to follow should they have any concerns about an adult or child, to help keep children safe. The DSL works effectively with other agencies as required to promote children's welfare. The senior manager uses robust recruitment procedures to ensure staff are suitable to work with children. New staff receive a thorough induction to help them understand their role and responsibility. Staff meet staff-to-child ratios and supervise children well to help keep them safe, including when they eat and sleep.

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should:

n review arrangements for planned activities for toddlers, to further support their learning and enjoyment n ensure staff consistently provider older children with appropriate levels of challenge to build on what they know and can do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 145823 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10263475 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 40 Number of children on roll 72 Name of registered person Bryant, Catherine

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reference number

Telephone number 01225 767006 Date of previous inspection 3 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Seesaw 1 opened in 1988 and is located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. The nursery operates from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, for 50 weeks of the year. There are currently 10 members of staff working with the children, including the senior manager who holds a relevant qualification at level 6 and the manager who holds a relevant qualification at level 5. Seven other staff hold relevant early years qualifications at level 3. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 senior manager, the manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided throughout the nursery, and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation of two group activities. n The inspector talked to children and staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the provider, the senior manager and the manager, and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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.

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