Lonsdale Nursery

Inspection of Lonsdale Nursery 22 Grange Road, HARTLEPOOL, Cleveland TS26 8JB

p.1

This provision meets requirements

n The manager talks about how she will keep children safe. She discusses the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is suffering from abuse. The manager explains how she checks staff's understanding of child protection and talks about how she has strengthened their knowledge of exploitation. She talks about what she would do in the event of an allegation against a member of staff. The manager discusses how she trains staff on the procedures they must follow if they had a concern. n The manager explains how she will plan and assess children's learning. She discusses how assessment procedures have changed following revisions to the early years curriculum. The manager talks about how staff use children's interests and information about what they need to learn next to provide challenging and meaningful activities. She explains how staff will complete a progress check when children are aged between two and three years.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

n The manager discusses how staff will support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She explains how staff will work with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to help children to catch up. n The manager talks confidently about how staff will manage children's behaviour. She explains how staff will help children to understand the consequences of their actions. The manager discusses how staff will help them to find solutions to problems. She describes how staff will work with parents to develop a shared approach to supporting children's behaviour. n The manager discusses how staff will help children to adopt healthy lifestyles. She talks about their menus that have been checked by a nutritionist. The manager explains how staff will help children to learn about good oral health through strategies, such as toothbrushing and foods that are good for them. She

p.2

This provision meets requirements

talks about how children will have plenty of fresh air as they will play in the garden and visit the park. n The manager explains how she supports staff to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. She talks about training that staff have been on, such as training for staff working with two-year-old children. The manager discusses changes that staff have made and the impact that this had on children's engagement. n The manager talks about how staff will work with parents. She explains how staff will do an in-depth handover at the beginning and the end of the day. The manager discusses how staff will also share information about what they want children to learn next. She gives examples of how they have suggested activities to parents to support children's learning. n The manager discusses how she wants children to learn through play. She shows the range of resources that she has to support children's learning.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

14 July 2023 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

p.2

Setting details

Unique reference number EY410762 Local authority Hartlepool Borough Inspection number 10288877 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 58 Number of children on roll 23 Name of registered person Lonsdale Nursery Ltd

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 01429 861 400 Date of previous inspection 3 November 2017

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Lonsdale Nursery registered in 2010 and is located in Hartlepool. The nursery is open each weekday, from 7.30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and the week between Christmas and the New Year. The nursery employs nine members of staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above, including one member of staff who is a qualified teacher and one with early years professional status.

p.4

Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the nursery received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the manager and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the nursery. n The manager showed the inspector around the nursery and explained how she will organise the curriculum to support children's learning. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including those relating to staff's suitability. n The manager explained how she will keep children safe and how she will manage the nursery. n The inspector asked the manager a range of questions to find out how she will support children's learning.

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

14 July 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