Kids Planet George Eliot

Inspection of Willow Brooke Day Nursery George Eliot Hospital, College Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV10 7BQ

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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 extremely happy at this setting. There is a calm atmosphere, which reflects the setting's ethos of providing natural resources. Staff add lavender and low lighting to their environments. Children are eager to explore their surroundings. They develop their independence, which is a focus throughout all of the rooms. For instance, younger children feed themselves and start to wash their own hands, and older children have snack time independently and put on their own coats to go outside. All children can access free-flow play into the outdoor area. There is equipment to promote children's physical development, such as walking aids, monkey bars and space hoppers. Children use balance bicycles skilfully and laugh excitedly as they navigate the slight incline on the path.

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The provision is good

Children settle in well, following a thorough induction process. Parents complete questionnaires to share information about their child and attend flexible settling-in sessions. Staff skilfully allow children to lead their own play. For example, they let children add more water to a potion-making activity or use resources for a different purpose. Staff are aware of, and contribute to, children's wider experiences. Children visit the nearby hospice to sing, and a library van visits the setting so children can experience borrowing books.

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n Leaders adopt a curriculum that is child-led. Activities are based on children's interests, which are identified from staff's observations. Staff respond to and promote children's interests quickly. Children make good progress. However, sometimes, staff do not fully understand what they want children to learn from activities. As a result, they are not able to support children to make the very best progress. n Provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength at this setting. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) supports both children and staff to ensure the best possible outcomes. Staff follow children's individual education plans, work with external professionals and meet with parents. This ensures that children with SEND make excellent progress. n Staff provide many opportunities for children to develop their communication and language skills. Staff read stories with groups of children enthusiastically,

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with a pause to allow for comments or questions. Young children participate in singing sessions and copy actions with enjoyment. Additional communication strategies are in use, such as picture cues, real-object cues and sign language. Staff use assessment tools to quickly identify children who may need further support in this area. n Staff reinforce children's good behaviour and implement strategies to help

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28 February 2023 prevent unwanted behaviour. For example, they teach children to be aware of and recognise their own emotions. There are quiet areas built into each room to allow children to self-regulate if necessary. Older children identify five people they can talk to if they are upset. This adds to the calm environment. n Staff promote healthy lifestyles. Children are offered snacks of fruit and healthier puddings after lunch. Staff teach children the importance of having a balanced diet and taking exercise, and they provide a water bottle for all children. Children learn about keeping their teeth clean and going to the dentist. Children initiate a discussion with staff about how often they clean their teeth. n Children develop strong relationships with staff through a highly effective, key- person system. Children's personal care routines are carried out sensitively. For example, staff speak to the children before they take them to change their

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nappy. They show respect of children's views and this helps to build children's self-esteem. n Leaders have a sound oversight of the provision in this setting. They provide support to staff through regular one-to-one meetings, and staff report that there is an awareness of workload and staff well-being. Leaders have regular meetings and identify areas for improvement in the setting. There is a clear plan of how the improvements will take place. n Parents comment very positively on the care their children receive. They are kept well informed about their children's progress through regular meetings and day-to-day communication. Parents express gratitude for the support they receive from staff. Opportunities to continue learning at home are on offer through take-home bags, which are in the foyer for families to pick up and share with their children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders and the staff team have sound safeguarding knowledge. They know what signs to look out for, what processes to follow and what information needs to be recorded if they are concerned about a child. This helps to keep the children safe. The premises are secure with fingerprint and intercom systems in place. Children's allergies are managed well. Staff and the chef work together to check food twice before it is given to a child who has allergies There is a mobile phone and smart watch policy in place, and staff leave both in the office. Room and garden checks are undertaken daily, and risk assessments are in place.

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should:

n support staff to understand what they want children to learn from activities, to help them extend children's learning even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY262129 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10276616 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 64 Number of children on roll 128 Name of registered person Willow Brooke Day Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 02476351478 Date of previous inspection 25 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Willow Brooke Day Nursery registered in 2004. It operates within the grounds of the George Elliot Hospital in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays. The setting employs 28 member of staff. Of these, two are qualified at level 6 and 16 staff hold appropriate early years qualifications from level 2 to 3. 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 deputy manager, assistant manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The SENCo spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. 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 The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the deputy manager. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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