Kids Planet The Triangle

Inspection of The Triangle Day Nursery University Of Oxford, Old Road Campus, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford OX3 7XP

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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 separate from their parents and settle quickly to play in the welcoming environment. They show that they are happy at the nursery. Children of all ages confidently move around their rooms, making decisions about what they want to do. Older children enthusiastically take part in experimenting with water outside, guessing what sized balls will go down the slope the fastest. Babies smile at staff who talk to them and babble back in response.

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The provision is good

All children access a large, well-maintained garden. They enjoy balancing on beams and making pretend cakes in the mud kitchen outside. Children behave well. They respond well to the positive methods used by staff. They learn to be kind to each other, wait and take turns. For example, when older children use bicycles outside, they take turns and help each other around the garden. Staff support children with their emotional well-being effectively. For example, young children engage as staff talk to them enthusiastically. Older children express their confidence as they ask questions and speak to staff.

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need to do better?

n The new manager and senior team have a clear vision for the nursery. They evaluate all aspects of the nursery thoroughly and set precise goals for improvement. For example, they are currently working rapidly on strategies to communicate with parents and hear their views for continued improvement. Staff find out about children's interests and what they need to learn next from parents when children start the nursery. This helps children settle quickly into nursery life. n Children develop a fondness for reading. Staff skilfully bring books to life as they read with enthusiasm, changing the tone of their voice to draw children into the story. They send home books to further ignite children's interest in books and promote their love of reading at home. n Staff benefit from regular supervision meetings, where they can discuss their key children, their general well-being and professional development. The manager is

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need to do better?

reflective of her own and her staff's practice. She monitors staff through observations and uses this to help identify any specific training that staff might benefit from. This helps them to raise the quality of the provision. n Staff observe and assess children's development. They get to know children very well and know their individual likes and dislikes. Overall, they plan activities well. For example, they introduce children to experiences such as sensory activities and cause and effect opportunities. Although children enjoy staff's interactions, staff do not consistently challenge children's learning to build on what they know and can already do. n Staff support communication and language development well throughout the

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need to do better?

2 May 2023 nursery. They sing with babies and encourage them to join in their favourite songs. Toddlers have good language modelled to them and learn the correct pronunciation of words. Pre-school children have opportunities for more in-depth discussions and learn to describe things themselves. These skills support children to be prepared for their move on to school. n Managers have high aspirations for children and staff. Children have access to a stimulating and well-resourced environment. However, children's play is, at times, interrupted by routine tasks. Children are not then consistently able to engage in deep concentration. n All children make good progress from their individual starting points. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively by their knowledgeable key persons. Staff work in partnership with other professionals to share information about children's development to help them

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need to do better?

make good progress. Children's learning is monitored, and staff act very quickly to put a targeted programme of support in place so that children catch up swiftly.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff are confident about recognising any signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. They have a good knowledge of their responsibilities to keep children safe. The manager and staff understand the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made about a member of staff. The manager ensures that all staff are suitable to work with children, and a robust induction ensures that staff have a clear understanding of their role and responsibilities. Staff implement thorough risk assessments and help children learn safe behaviours so that they can all play together in safety. For example, staff are deployed effectively where they can supervise children as they play.

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should:

n continue to support staff to challenge and extend children's learning to help them to achieve as much as they can n review the structure and routines of the day to allow children time to consolidate and deepen their knowledge through uninterrupted play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2642171 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10283856 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 89 Number of children on roll 108 Name of registered person Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01865 595 158 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The Triangle Day Nursery registered in July 2021. The nursery is owned by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited and is located in the University area of Oxfordshire. It is open all year round. The nursery employs 27 staff who work directly with children, including two members of staff who hold qualifications at level 6. The nursery also employs 2 chefs. 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 provider took the inspector on a learning walk and talked about how they organise the provision and the curriculum. n The inspector observed activities and evaluated these with the manager. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to children, staff and parents at appropriate times. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector sampled key documentation, including evidence of staff's suitability, qualifications and the safety of the premises.

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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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