Stars and Sparkles Day Nursery

Inspection of Stars and Sparkles Day Nursery Ormiston Meadows Academy, Matley, Orton Brimbles, Peterborough PE2 5YQ

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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

Children arrive happily as the warm and caring staff welcome them into the nursery. They separate from their parents and carers confidently. This shows they feel safe and secure in the environment. Staff encourage children to hang their belongings on named pegs. Children greet their friends excitedly and soon become involved in a variety of activities of their choosing.

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The provision is good

Staff encourage children to make play dough. They listen attentively to the instructions and help to prepare the activity. Children take it in turns, and they use mathematical skills to correctly count the amount of ingredients needed. Staff support children's critical thinking skills as they discuss the consistency. They explain, 'It's too sticky,' and work out what they can do to solve the problem together.

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The provision is good

Children love to explore the garden area. They ride scooters and tricycles and throw and kick balls. Children learn to take risks with the support of staff as they learn how to climb the wooden climbing pyramid carefully. Children's behaviour is good. Together, they create their own game called 'floor is lava'. They create an obstacle course using tyres and wooden planks as they move from one side of the garden to another. This supports and develops children's balance and coordination skills well.

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n The leadership and management team is extremely passionate about its work. Managers and leaders all work very well as a team and communicate effectively. Using children's interests, staff plan exciting and interesting activities. This helps to support the individual needs of children. As a team, staff understand what it is they want children to learn and how this can be achieved. The management team ensures that staff's well-being is paramount and continually supports professional development. n Children's independence is highly promoted. For example, they help staff to prepare snack. They use knives as they spread soft cheese and cut a variety of foods. Children pour their own drinks confidently and support their peers. They wash and dry the equipment they have used. Children put on their own coats confidently, and with support from staff, they manage zips. Staff provide self- care stations throughout the nursery. This helps children understand the

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importance of good hygiene. n Staff have formed established relationships with parents and carers. Parents comment positively and say staff are 'brilliant', 'kind' and 'always happy'. They explain their children love the variety of activities the nursery has on offer. Parents receive regular information regarding their children's day, activities and

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20 April 2023 developmental progress. Staff give suggestions and activities to support children's continued learning at home. n Children have opportunities to make marks and paint their own pictures. Staff support children as they learn what happens when primary colours are mixed together. Children choose a variety of toys and show delight as they observe the prints they create in paint. n Staff broaden children's experiences and extend their knowledge of the wider community. Children enjoy visits to farms, pantomimes and religious sites. Staff teach children about faiths, cultures and festivals that are different to their own. Staff organise stay-and-play sessions for parents to join in with activities. n Children enjoy reading a variety of stories. They look at books independently and share reading moments with their peers. Staff provide books that link to the nursery's focused story, both indoors and out. For example, children enjoy

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reading books about fruits and vegetables. n Staff support children's communication and language skills well. Children are inquisitive and ask questions. For example, children ask, 'Where does almond milk come from?' Staff embrace opportunities and encourage children to think. They use the internet to find answers and look at photos. This supports and extends children's vocabulary and language skills well. n Children's behaviour is good. They play extremely well with each other and have formed strong relationships. Children are polite and use their manners. However, staff do not teach children to tidy away toys and resources after play. This does not help children to become fully independent or learn to respect the resources they use.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The management team and staff can confidently explain the signs and symptoms of abuse. They know how to report any concerns about a child's welfare. Staff complete mandatory training about child protection and safeguarding. The leadership team follows a vigorous recruitment process, ensuring the ongoing suitability of staff working with children. All areas that children have access to are regularly risk assessed. Staff have a great understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the risks of children being exposed to extremist views, female genital mutilation and county lines.

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n take every opportunity to teach children to tidy away toys and equipment independently and to respect and care for the resources they use.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2626279 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 10281105 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 54 Number of children on roll 35 Name of registered person Stars and Sparkles CIC

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reference number

Telephone number 07970858684 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Stars and Sparkles Day Nursery registered in 2021. It is situated in Peterborough. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8.30am until 3.30pm. There are seven members of staff. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. 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 this into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The manager, deputy manager, nominated individual and inspector took a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation together. n Staff and children spoke to the inspector at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their opinions. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the

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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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