Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool

Inspection of Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool 319 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB4 0WG

p.1

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

p.1

The provision is good

Children are happy in this welcoming and friendly setting. Babies are supported particularly well as they transition into the nursery and settle quickly. They have strong bonds with the caring staff, who know them well. All children benefit from a wide range of well-considered and stimulating play opportunities. For instance, older children mix liquids, such as honey, oil and coloured water. They combine them and explain that some are heavier and sink. Children learn the names of more unusual colours, such as 'indigo', as they describe the rainbow effect they have created. Children make good progress in their learning. Staff support them to explore with their senses. For example, they demonstrate how to use a pestle and mortar to release scent from herbs and flowers. Children combine these with dough to extend their exploratory play.

p.2

The provision is good

Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning and a willingness to do things for themselves. They receive support from responsive staff, who carefully interact with them to develop their problem-solving skills. Staff engage in children's play and provide opportunities for them to test their ideas. Children are confident. They excitedly share their thoughts and creations with staff, who readily give praise for their efforts. This helps to motivate children to continue to try new things. Children listen to staff, follow instructions and behave well. They build good friendships and play cooperatively. Children show care towards each other and demonstrate compassion to their peers when they notice they are upset.

p.2

need to do better?

n The manager has a clear intent for the curriculum, focusing on children's confidence, independence and emotional security. She shares this with her staff team. This helps them to plan activities and experiences that work seamlessly across the setting. As a result, children make good progress and master the skills required for their next stage of learning. n Staff encourage children's independence. They provide opportunities for children to make choices. Children enjoy taking responsibility in the daily routines, such as mealtimes. Children access their own cups and cutlery. They learn to pour their own drinks and use spoons and tongs to self-serve at mealtimes. n Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and children who need extra help in their learning, well. Staff know their key children and develop targeted plans to help them make good progress. They liaise with

p.2

need to do better?

other professionals. This assists staff to implement additional support to meet children's individual needs. n Staff talk to children as they play. They ask questions to determine children's understanding and comment on their actions. Staff introduce new words, such as 'evaporate' as children explore the effects of the hot sun on water. However,

p.2

need to do better?

Preschool 15 June 2023 not all staff are ambitious in the language they use and there are some instances when staff do not pronounce words correctly. This means children are not fully supported in developing their wider vocabulary. n Staff provide a good balance of child-led and adult-led activities. Children regularly hear rhymes and stories. They engage in small-group activities that support children's listening and attention skills. However, staff do not always take account of the differences in the levels of children's concentration and activities can sometimes be too long. Therefore, children lose concentration and are easily distracted by their surroundings. n Parents speak very highly of the nursery. They describe staff as being 'kind and thoughtful'. They praise them for treating children with 'respect' and 'affection'. Parents of children who speak English as an additional language value the support their children receive and report that their children's spoken English

p.2

need to do better?

progresses quickly. Parents receive a wide range of resources and guidance to support and extend children's learning at home. n The manager values her staff team and focuses on their well-being. Staff report that they feel supported in their professional development and comment that their emotional well-being is supported exceptionally well.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

Staff receive regular training in safeguarding to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. They are secure in their understanding of the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about children, or adults associated with the children's care. Staff recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse, including concerns associated with female genital mutilation and radicalisation. Recruitment procedures and regular checks of ongoing suitability help to ensure that all staff are suitable to work with children. Ongoing risk assessments ensure that children play in a safe and secure environment.

p.3

should:

n enhance staff understanding and practice of how to help children develop a wide and varied vocabulary and model correct pronunciation n develop the organisation of group times and adult-led activities to ensure that all children are highly engaged and focused.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 221633 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10285609 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 148 Number of children on roll 90 Name of registered person Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 01223 656314 Date of previous inspection 12 October 2017

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool registered in 2000. The nursery employs 30 members of childcare staff. Of these, three staff have qualified teacher status and 15 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. They provide funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.4

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 have taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The manager joined the inspectors on a learning walk and talked to the inspectors about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The manager joined an inspector to carry out a joint observation of a group activity. n The inspectors talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspectors observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspectors spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

p.5

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

Preschool 15 June 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6