Woodlands Pre-School Nursery Limited

Inspection of Woodlands Pre-School Nursery Limited Myers Grove Lane, Stannington, SHEFFIELD S6 5LA

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Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in this warm, caring and exciting nursery. They make strong and sustained progress in all aspects of their learning. Children are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including starting school. For example, children are highly inquisitive as they search carefully for a wide range of insects in the nursery's exciting woodland area and find out about their different lives and habitats.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are safe and secure. They are extremely well behaved. Babies build very strong bonds with the experienced and skilled staff who care for them. They rapidly acquire the confidence to explore the vibrant and tactile environment that they play and learn in. Children learn to recognise and manage the risks in their play. For instance, they learn to work together to use the rope swing safely or develop their climbing and balancing skills in the trees or wooden climbing structure.

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The provision is outstanding

Parents are very appreciative of the warmth, care and high expectations of the managers and staff. They welcome the detailed information that they frequently receive about their children's progress and the guidance for learning at home. For example, the visits from 'Woody Bear' help with children's toilet training, and the use of the well-stocked lending library supports communication and their personal development.

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n The highly experienced managers provide incisive leadership in all aspects of the nursery's work. They give rigorous challenge and support to help staff to fully contribute to the direction and development of the provision. Managers and staff work together well to create a well-researched and imaginative curriculum to help children to make excellent progress in all aspects of their learning. n Staff enrich children's communication skills extremely well. For example, they carefully plan to introduce children at each age group to a rich and broad vocabulary that is built on their own interests and the experiences that staff introduce them to. They ensure that children see and hear new words in different contexts and help to make them memorable. For instance, children talk about 'consistency' and 'texture' in their modelling work, and explain how a butterfly comes from a 'chrysalis'. n Staff identify gaps in development at an early stage and act promptly to address

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them. They plan very precisely to help children to achieve key steps in learning. Staff work closely with other early years professionals to ensure that children achieve their potential, and use any additional funding well. n Children's love of books and stories is strongly promoted. Staff identify a range

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3 February 2023 of songs, rhymes and books that children will experience as they progress through the nursery. They capture children's interests through daily routines of songs and rhymes that help children to focus their attention and develop their communication, personal and well-being skills. For example, children learn how to keep safe on the internet through the use of exciting and well-told stories and careful questions. n Children are very well behaved and considerate to each other. Staff constantly model good manners and make excellent use of cheerful songs to help children to share and play well together. The well-planned 'golden rules' help children to develop very positive attitudes and social skills. Children learn to care for others. For instance, they feed the lambs that are born in the farm that the nursery is based in. n Children's physical development and appreciation of healthy lifestyles are

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strongly developed. Children are very physically active throughout the day, and they benefit from the nursery's well-prepared, nutritious meals. Staff help children to know when and how to wash their hands thoroughly and to keep their teeth clean. n Staff morale is high. They are proud of their roles and work effectively together. For instance, the 'well-being team' ensures that staff feel valued and that their contribution to the nursery's success is recognised. This contributes to the nursery's positive and welcoming ethos. n Parents welcome their involvement in the life of the nursery. They comment very positively about how well the nursery kept children safe during the COVID-19 pandemic and supported their learning at home. Parents state that the 'team were absolute heroes' during this time. Parents regularly participate in the life of the nursery through stay-and-play days, successful charity events, and special

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have an excellent knowledge of signs that children may be at risk of abuse or neglect, and understand how to record and report their concerns. They know the relevant agencies to inform to make sure that the correct and timely action is taken. They have a very good understanding of a range of safeguarding concerns, such as protecting children from extreme views. Safeguarding is discussed at every staff meeting. Staff are regularly tested and challenged by the designated safeguarding lead to refresh and update their knowledge. Staff are very vigilant and ensure that children play in a safe and secure environment indoors and outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479128 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10264491 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 45 Number of children on roll 88 Name of registered person Woodlands Pre-School Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01142343205 Date of previous inspection 16 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Woodlands Pre-School Nursery Limited registered in 2014. The nursery employs 21 members of childcare staff. Of these, 20 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including a manager at level 5. There is also an apprentice working towards a level 2 qualification. The nursery opens Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education 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 managers and the inspector conducted a joint observation of children's activities. n The inspector conducted a learning walk with the managers to review children's learning experiences. n The inspector discussed the management and organisation of the nursery with the managers. He reviewed relevant documents. n The inspector spoke to children about their activities. n The inspector held discussions with members of staff throughout the nursery. n The inspector held discussions to seek the views of parents.

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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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