Spinney Day Nursery-Bell Meadow

Inspection of Spinney Day Nursery- Bell Meadow Spinney Day Nursery, Handbridge House, Bell Meadow Business, Park Park Lane, Pulford, CHESTER CH4 9EP

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Children happily come into nursery, where they are greeted by kind and caring staff. Children form strong relationships with staff. This helps them to feel happy and secure. Children behave well. They are taught how to share and respect each other. Staff gently remind children of the correct expected behaviour when minor conflicts arise. For example, they are taught how to wait patiently for their turn. Staff have high expectations for all children and plan a curriculum that takes into account children's interests. Children show a positive attitude to their learning. They are motivated to explore and engage in different activities. For example, children persevere with using tweezers to sort objects by colour into small bowls. Younger children enjoy discovering faces underneath spaghetti hair and exploring different textures as they play with jelly.

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The provision is good

Children have opportunities to be physically active and develop coordination and control. They show immense joy at being outside in the garden and in the newly developed forest school area. They learn how to keep themselves safe as they explore the area. They demonstrate strong physical skills as they run, jump and weave in between trees. Children happily access activities and resources throughout the day, allowing them to experience all areas of the curriculum. Routines are well established, especially hygiene routines. For example, children consistently wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. This supports children to lead a healthy lifestyle. Independence is promoted. For example, children in the toddler room are asked to put on and take off their shoes, and children know how to dress themselves. This prepares children for their next steps.

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need to do better?

n The manager has a clear intent for the curriculum, focusing on children's confidence, independence and communication skills. Staff talk about planning activities that build on children's prior knowledge and skills. However, the learning intentions of activities are not always clearly defined. This means that children do not always build on their prior learning successfully. n Parents speak very highly of the nursery, which they describe as a 'home from home'. They report positively on their children's progress since attending the nursery and on staff's dedication to getting to know them. Parents say they are informed well about their children's learning and development via a secure online app. This helps them to contribute to their child's learning. Parents comment that their children enjoy the food provided. n Leaders and managers have created a positive and happy working environment, and staff enjoy coming to work. Staff report that they are well supported in their

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need to do better?

roles and that their workload is manageable. Leaders go above and beyond to ensure that children attend a positive and caring learning environment and that

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need to do better?

20 July 2023 staff are confident in their responsibilities. Leaders provide opportunities for staff to further their own professional development, which helps to increase their knowledge and understanding. n Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the forest school area of the garden. The passionate teacher develops children's learning by following their interests. They hunt for insects and make hot chocolate on the camp fire. This strengthens children's awareness of nature around them. However, children have fewer opportunities to learn about the diverse communities and world in which they live. n The special educational needs and disabilities coordinator (SENDCo) knows the importance of working with parents and professionals involved in the children's care to fully support them to achieve. The SENDCo provides support to parents, such as help with filling out forms and signposting further help and advice. This

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ensures that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are provided with the appropriate support they need. n Opportunities for children to develop their communication and language skills are good. During circle time, staff talk to children about the weather and their feelings, and they sing songs to support their communication and language skills. This helps them to become confident communicators.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff offer children a safe and secure environment in which to play and learn. They understand their roles and responsibilities to keep children safe. Staff have a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child could be at risk of harm. They know who to contact if they have any child protection concerns or concerns about the behaviour of adults caring for children. Staff use daily checks and risk assessments to ensure that the nursery environment is safe and secure. They supervise children and maintain ratios. Leaders carry out robust recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff are suitable to work with children.

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should:

n encourage staff to focus more precisely on clearer learning intentions for activities to support what children need to learn next n increase opportunities for the children to learn about different cultures, religions and faiths other than their own.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY380712 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10301416 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 37 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person The Spinney Day Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01244 577948 Date of previous inspection 3 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Spinney Day Nursery-Bell Meadow registered in 2008. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff. Most of these hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above or are working towards a qualification. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks a year, excluding bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6.30pm. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for two- and three-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 manager and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the nursery. n The manager and inspector carried out a learning walk together to discuss the intentions for children's learning. n The manager and inspector carried out a joint observation and discussed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including paediatric first-aid certificates, qualifications, and insurance and suitability checks. n Parents shared their views of the nursery with the inspector.

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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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