Mia Rose Lydney

Inspection of Mia Rose Lydney Lydney Park Estate, Lydney GL15 6BU

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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

All children make good progress from their starting points at this safe and nurturing nursery. Parents know about the development journey approach. They have regular consultation meetings. This is a good opportunity to talk through their child's achievements, next steps and to share any concerns. The manager has a clear plan of what he wants children to learn that links to what he believes in. He and his team deliver an ambitious curriculum that gradually builds on all children's experiences. Staff regularly assess children's progress and provide activities linked to children's current interests and needs. Children are actively engaged. They learn through experiencing a wide range of well-planned activities. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported. Staff provide additional care and support to meet individual children's specific needs. They work in partnership with parents and other agencies in order to provide an accessible

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The provision is good

There are warm, responsive interactions between staff and children and between children and their peers. Babies and very young children share attention with staff regularly. Staff use facial expressions and fun sounds to engage them. Staff model and reinforce positive behaviour. Children know how to behave and they are respectful and kind to each other. Toddlers say, 'I think I can help you,' when a friend runs out of glue. Older children share tissue paper and labels as they wrap presents and give them to their friends. There is real joy in giving. This helps children learn important skills, like taking turns, that support them to maintain friendships.

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n There is a language-rich environment at the nursery. Spontaneous singing, talking for a purpose and discussions between staff and children regularly take place. Children show their love of books by sharing some of their favourites. Children show they know bird sounds when they press the interactive button in the book. They recognise the sound the pigeon and owl make. Toddlers independently use the book area. They know how to sit on a cushion and read a book and that print carries meaning. Toddlers turn the pages expertly, sharing and following stories. n Children use the freedom to experience outdoor play during the very cold weather. They wrap up well in their coats and gloves. They use sticks and spoons in the 'jungle area' to mix dirt with ice to see if it helps to melt it. Staff extend their learning by asking children if they know of other ways to melt ice. Children put some ice in trays in the sunshine to see if this will work. Children

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learn about science and develop their problem-solving skills. Staff help children to think and work together to explore their environment.

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24 January 2023 n Staff use lots of teaching strategies that build on children's attention, listening and understanding. Staff watch and support, guiding children's play, helping them to identify what they want to do next. Staff know young children learn through experiencing and leading their own play. This helps children make decisions, think and try another way. For example, staff support children to make play dough. They give clear instructions to help children to mix the water and flour together. Children decide how to make it thicker. n Toddlers learn about healthy lifestyles as they cut up and prepare fruit for their snack. Nutritious fresh food is available daily from the nursery kitchen. Children enjoy chicken and vegetables and can name broccoli, carrots and potatoes. Babies and young children serve themselves grated apple and banana. However, not all young children have a space to eat their snack when they are hungry.

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They become restless and keep returning for their turn. n Children have the opportunity to express their own ideas and feelings. During group time, children go on a guided story, pretending to 'float on clouds' and collect something special to them. Children learn about breathing techniques that help them to be calm. They lie or sit quietly, thinking about pictures in their minds. This helps children to develop their self-care skills. n Staff are passionate in their roles and have good working relationships. The manager and room leaders use regular observations of practice, supervision and team meetings to support staff. Staff well-being is a priority. Staff say they are well supported and they take regular breaks. Staff have access to a range of training opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager ensures that all staff working with children understand their roles and responsibilities for safeguarding. Staff know how to identify the possible signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. They know how to record, monitor and report any concerns they have about children's safety and well-being. Staff have a good understanding of how to recognise when children are neglected or at risk of domestic abuse. The designated safeguarding lead provides ongoing updates to any changes in legislation or practice. The nursery is safe, clean and well maintained. There is an entry system to stop potential unauthorised people from having access to children. There is always a member of staff present for sleeping children to support and promote their safety.

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should:

n minimise waiting times for young children, particularly during snack times, to prevent them from becoming restless.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2646799 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10269399 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 73 Number of children on roll 89 Name of registered person Mia Rose Nurseries Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01594 842284 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Mia Rose Lydney registered in 2021. It is located in the Lydney area of Gloucestershire. The setting operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round with the exception of bank holidays and two weeks at Christmas. The nursery employs 20 members of staff, of whom 13 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The nursery receives funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 and 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, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.

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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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