Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School

Inspection of Red Bus Nursery & Pre- School Wendover House, 170 Downend Road, Downend, Bristol BS16 5EB

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

The children are at the heart of everything in this remarkable nursery. They create extremely close bonds with staff, who offer excellent support and warmth. Staff implement a highly ambitious curriculum with passion that cultivates children, who are incredibly curious and excited to learn. For instance, children design a ramp for their cars, staff support them to predict, think and have a go. Children excitedly comment 'I am going to test out my ideas'.

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The provision is outstanding

There is outstanding support for developing children's communication and language skills. Staff provide a language-rich environment and place high emphasis on ensuring that all children hear and develop a rich vocabulary. Children are supported by skilled staff using multiple methods. Staff sensitively help children to communicate their needs, such as using signing, visuals, communication sheets and picture cards that help non-verbal children to be understood. In addition, a dedicated staff member provides small, targeted group sessions to further assist those children who need support in this area.

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The provision is outstanding

Children demonstrate exemplary behaviour. They show excellent understanding of the nursery rules and boundaries. For example, when coming outside to play, older children wait patiently for staff to deploy themselves in the different areas. Without staff reminding them, children know that they have to wait for staff to be in each area before it is safe to play.

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n Staff support children's physical development very well. For instance, younger children are supported to practise their walking and staff's forward thinking allows them to extend their learning effortlessly. They move furniture to allow children to continue cruising around while on a trip outside the nursery. Older children show excellent control as they ride on tricycles and negotiate space and change of speed extremely well. n The manager is extremely reflective and constantly strives to improve the quality of outcomes for all the children. She has made positive improvements to the support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This is a key strength of the nursery. For instance, staff swiftly identify children who work below expectations, and they work closely with the dedicated SEND practitioner who tailors a first-class programme to support children to make rapid progress.

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n Staff report a high level of well-being. There is a culture of respect that has created a strong team spirit within the nursery. Staff comment they feel that they are valued and appreciated. For example, after a recent staff survey, the owner of the nursery has made improvements that have meant a lot to staff.

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26 May 2023 These include seasonal uniform, flexible working and access to full-time healthcare support. n Transitions within the nursery are supported very effectively. Staff ensure that they take into consideration children's individual needs. Parents are helped through this process very well. For example, monthly transition evenings support parents to get to know their child's new key person, visit the new room and understand the routine. Partnerships with parents are exceptionally strong. Parents fully appreciate the outstanding individual care and attention their children receive to help them flourish and reach their potential. Parents comment that staff are 'incredibly caring and kind'. n Staff consistently encourage children to be independent. Children make clear progression in these skills as they move through the nursery. Babies learn to use spoons to feed themselves and drink from open-lidded cups. Toddlers master

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pouring their own water from jugs and learn to put their coats on. Older children confidently serve their own lunches and scrape their plates. This fully supports children to manage their own personal needs and helps them become ready to move on to school. n Leaders promote highly focused professional development for staff through monthly training and regular staff meetings. Staff meet regularly to discuss and evaluate the impact that their ongoing professional development is having on the children and the setting. For example, recent training on emotional literacy has supported children to be able to confidently express their thoughts and feelings while recognising the impact of their actions on others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have an excellent knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms that might suggest a child is at risk of abuse. They know how to respond if any concerns arise about children in their care. Staff implement effective risk assessments, in order to reduce any potential risks to children. They reflect extremely well to ensure that any risks are eliminated and changes are made to ensure children's safety. The manager ensures that there are robust recruitment procedures in place and monitors the ongoing suitability of the team. Staff receive regular training to ensure that their knowledge is kept up to date.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484913 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10280793 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 128 Number of children on roll 233 Name of registered person Early Years Investments (Downend) Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0117 379 0937 Date of previous inspection 4 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Red Bus Nursery and Pre-School registered in 2015. The nursery employs 54 members of childcare staff. Of these, 12 hold a qualification at level 6 or above, 20 hold early years qualifications at level 3 and four hold early years qualifications at level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6.30pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors Kelly Sunderland Charlotte Adcock

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspectors discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the provider. n The manager and the lead inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the setting and discussed the early years curriculum. n The children and the staff spoke to the inspectors during the inspection. n Two joint observations were completed. One with the lead inspector and the manager, and one with the second inspector and the practice manager. n Parents' views were taken into consideration through written feedback and talking with the second inspector. n The manager showed the lead inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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