Beaulieu Park Day Nursery

Inspection of Beaulieu Park Day Nursery Beaulieu Park Day Nursery, 9 Albemarle Link, Chelmsford CM1 6AH

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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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children leave their parents and carers at the front door and enter the nursery happily with the welcoming staff. Children show that they feel safe and secure, and move about the rooms with confidence. Staff provide children with a calm and positive environment. They talk to children in gentle tones and show all children respect. Staff seek children's consent before supporting their day-to-day care needs, such as changing nappies.

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The provision is good

Children of all ages develop their physical skills and take appropriate risks as they play and explore. Children have opportunities to experiment with different textures. Two-year-old children giggle as they investigate foamy soap with their hands, and babies are keen to explore natural resources, such as rice, oats and straw, on floor trays. Outdoors, older children walk along and jump off crates. Staff are close by to provide reassurance and support children to learn about emotions. Older children begin to talk about how they feel during activities.

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The provision is good

Children are supported to behave well. Staff gently remind them about the need to share and take turns with popular items. Children are familiar with daily routines and follow simple instructions, such as when it is time to tidy away the toys before lunchtime. Children respond well to staff's guidance and the praise that they receive for their efforts.

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need to do better?

n Leaders thoughtfully monitor and reflect on the provision for children. They make positive changes to improve the environment. For example, a sensory room provides a calming space for children to benefit from, and staff take small groups of children there throughout the day. In addition, coat hooks have been lowered to within children's reach, which helps to support children's independence skills in preparation for their next stage in learning. The manager has plans in place to further develop the provision. She involves staff in changes and, consequently, staff morale is much improved. Staff are keen to implement the new initiatives and comment that they feel supported in their role. n The provider has a good oversight of the nursery. There is a strong commitment to ongoing improvement. Leaders have systems in place to monitor staff performance. Staff are offered support and coaching to develop their practice,

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and have opportunities for training to build on their knowledge and skills. For example, staff working with two-year-old children now have a clearer understanding of how to support children to manage their own behaviour. n Staff know the children well. They understand how to support children's ongoing progress, and plan and provide suitable activities to build on what children can do. Staff know the importance of supporting young children's communication

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need to do better?

3 February 2023 and language skills. They talk to children as they play, ask questions, and use strategies such as Makaton sign language to aid children's communication. Staff ensure that children have many opportunities to hear and join in with action songs and rhymes. Older children enjoy using puppets and props to retell a familiar story. Staff add new words to help to extend children's growing vocabulary. n Staff gain relevant information from parents and carers about their children when they first start at nursery. This includes babies' home routines, which staff aim to follow as closely as possible to ensure continuity in care. Staff communicate with parents and carers daily and share information through an online app. However, staff recognise that there is more that could be done to engage with all parents and carers. For example, there are times when staff are not fully aware of events or changes in some children's home lives and the

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impact they may have. n Effective support is in place for children who are learning to speak English as an additional language, and children in receipt of additional funding. n Mealtimes are social occasions. Children enjoy a range of healthy meals and nutritious snacks that are freshly prepared on site. Pre-school children serve their own food and learn how to use cutlery safely. The manager has implemented an effective system to ensure that children's allergies and individual dietary requirements are closely adhered to.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders implement rigorous and robust procedures to ensure that staff are suitable for their role. New staff follow an induction process so that they are aware of their responsibilities. This includes having an awareness of the nursery's policies and procedures. Staff are fully aware of their duty to protect children in their care. They can recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and understand wider safeguarding matters. Leaders take decisive action when they are concerned about the welfare of a child. Staff are fully aware of the action they must take if they are concerned about the conduct of leaders or another staff member.

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should:

n strengthen partnership working with parents and carers to help to provide all children with more-consistent support between home and nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500476 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10232528 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 147 Number of children on roll 69 Name of registered person Beaulieu Park Day Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01245 462932 Date of previous inspection 2 March 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Beaulieu Park Day Nursery registered in 2016. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff and a chef. Of these, 11 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery opens Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspectors discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provider and have taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The manager and the inspectors completed a learning walk together and discussed the curriculum and the intention for children's learning. n The inspectors observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. n The manager and an inspector jointly observed and evaluated a small-group activity in a pre-school room. n Children spoke to the inspectors during the inspection. n The inspectors talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Parents and carers shared their views of the nursery with an inspector during discussion, and the inspector took account of these views. n The provider, members of the management team, and the inspectors held a

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meeting together. The inspectors viewed a sample of documentation, including evidence of staff's qualifications, training and suitability.

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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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