Bracebridge Heath Preschool and Nursery

Inspection of Bracebridge Heath Preschool and Nursery White Hall Crescent, London Road, Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln LN4 2LA

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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

Staff are very attentive to children's needs in this nursery, which contributes to children feeling confident, safe and happy to play and explore. Staff model behaviour well and help children to learn how to share. When children say they have not got any play dough, staff show them how to share a piece. Children spontaneously say, 'thank you, that was so kind of you,' demonstrating good manners. Staff plan the outdoor learning environment well with lots of opportunities for children to build their physical skills and develop their large muscles. Children benefit from using the large climbing equipment, where they can master the cargo net and use the slide. Equally, babies and toddlers excitedly explore their outdoor space confidently and have lots of opportunities to pull themselves to standing to develop their core strength.

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The provision is good

Toddlers show a good understanding of shapes and numbers when they talk about rectangles and triangles. Staff extend this interest and make a triangle out of play dough, showing children how to make shapes. They ask children, 'How many sides do you think a triangle has?' Staff follow children's interest well, such as when they show an interest in a popular television programme about archaeology. Staff use this interest to facilitate children's learning when they show them a fossil and then encourage them to make one for themselves out of salt dough.

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need to do better?

n Staff report that the manager and deputy manager support their health and well-being well. Staff feel confident in their role and know the manager will support them to access any continuous professional development they may need. The manager carries out observations of staff practice. However, the feedback staff receive is often given in staff meetings and not consistently focused on improving their individual teaching skills. n Children's development of their understanding of the world is a strength. For example, children learn about growth and decay as they do lots of planting. Staff encourage children to use the lavender they have grown as a play dough ingredient. Furthermore, children learn how to be kind to animals when they care for the nursery rabbits. n The staff implement a curriculum which supports children to be independent and socially capable, ready for their next stage of learning. The curriculum is planned

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and sequenced as children move through the nursery. Staff encourage babies and toddlers to do as much for themselves as they can, such as washing their hands after using the toilet and how to handle jugs to pour their milk for snack. Pre-school children are encouraged by staff to discuss play projects, for example, when they decide to make an obstacle course and work together to plan and set out the resources needed. Staff expectations are high. Children

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11 July 2023 make good progress and show a can-do attitude. n Overall, staff support children's communication skills well. They offer children opportunities to talk and sing in group times, building their confidence. This includes children who speak English as an additional language. However, occasionally, staff do not recognise when pre-school children lose interest in group activities. As a result, they continue to deliver the activity and some children disengage. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are quickly identified, and staff put support plans in place promptly. Staff work closely with parents and agencies to support and monitor children to help them make the progress they can. n Children mirror the positive attitudes of staff. They set themselves challenges and persevere at these. For example, children take tentative steps on a balancing plank. Staff offer lots of encouragement, saying, 'you can do it.'

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Children persist until they achieve walking across the plank unaided. Staff eagerly celebrate children's success and congratulate them. n Parents are happy with the care the staff provide. They say that staff are always friendly and approachable. Parents comment that their children have made good progress. However, staff do not offer all parents ideas and suggestions about how they can continue to support their children's learning at home. n Children thoroughly enjoy being active. Staff fully encourage all children to develop their physical skills indoors and outside. They recognise that some children have limited opportunities for outdoor play at home. They make the most of using outdoor spaces to enable these children to explore and develop confidence, strength and coordination.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse or significant harm. They understand safeguarding procedures and how to escalate any concerns to the appropriate agency. Staff deployment is considered well throughout the nursery to help keep children safe. Paediatric first-aid training is completed regularly by staff and they know what to do in the event of an emergency. The nursery is safe and secure, with systems in place to ensure children cannot leave unsupervised. Staff are aware of the potential risks associated with use of the internet and take effective action to help children become aware of the risks when using the internet.

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should:

n focus the feedback staff receive on their work more sharply on their individual

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11 July 2023 practice n develop the organisation of group activities in the pre-school room to ensure that all children are well supported and able to gain the most from the activities provided n develop ways to support parents to continue their children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2645126 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10295773 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 44 Number of children on roll 54 Name of registered person Bracebridge Heath Pre-School Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01522569666 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Bracebridge Heath Preschool and Nursery is run by Bracebridge Heath Pre-School Committee and re-registered in June 2021. It is located in Bracebridge Heath, Lincolnshire. The nursery operates from 7.30am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. Closing for one week in August and two weeks at Christmas. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, the manager holds early years professional status, one staff member holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6, five at level 3 and one at level 2. 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 nursery received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the deputy manager and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the nursery. n The deputy manager and inspector completed a learning walk of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector talked to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their feedback. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the deputy manager. n The deputy manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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