Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool

Inspection of Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool Ivy Cottage, Balcome Road, Horley, Surrey RH6 9SW

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

The nursery provides a caring and homely environment for children. The provider has made significant improvements since the last inspection and appointed a new leadership team. This has made a vast difference to the quality of care and learning experiences children have. Although the new nursery manager and two new team leaders have only been in post for a short time, they have already made many positive changes. Babies and children have quickly formed very strong relationships with the new staff. The quality of care given to all children is consistently good. Staff are kind, caring and attentive. Any child who needs comfort is quickly reassured and settled. Children approach staff happily and engage them in their play.

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The provision is good

New leaders have trained staff effectively in delivering the nursery's curriculum. Staff now have a much clearer understanding of why they are planning activities. They know what they want children to learn from them. Children's learning experiences are consistently of good quality. The individual needs of every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are planned for well. Leaders make sure children receive the help they need quickly. Children's attitudes towards learning have greatly improved. The redesigned nursery rooms, increased range of resources and better trained staff contribute fully towards the many improvements now being seen.

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n Senior leaders and the new nursery manager have a precise and accurate view of the quality of provision. Staff morale has greatly improved. Staff confirm how much better supported they are. They say they now feel listened to and valued, and have access to extensive additional training. The nursery manager works tirelessly with senior staff and head office staff to make the necessary improvements. She demonstrates a relentless approach towards continually improving every area of practice. All early years foundation stage requirements are now met. n Teaching is good. Children benefit from a fully embedded, structured curriculum. This takes account of what they can already do and what they need to learn next. Babies thoroughly enjoy playing inside and outside. They show interest and curiosity as they look at picture books. They explore different textures and play creatively with role-play resources. Older children thoroughly enjoy taking

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part in many exciting activities outdoors. They delight in looking for nature and carefully place food for the birds to eat on the bird table. They step back in anticipation and wait excitedly to see which birds will take their food. n Children develop very positive attitudes towards learning. Staff working with younger children gently help them to become resilient and to develop a 'can-do'

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3 August 2023 approach. For instance, toddlers thoroughly enjoy balancing on a low-level beam in the garden, and delight in jumping off when staff count, 'One, two, three, go!' Staff have shown the children how to manage this safely. Toddlers smile with delight when they successfully achieve this. Staff clap hands enthusiastically. They offer plenty of praise, encouraging children to excitedly run round and have another turn. n Children behave well. Children of mixed ages play happily together. Younger children quickly learn to share, take turns and be kind to one another. Older children are especially respectful of others. They clearly understand the need to be careful around their younger friends. Children work together well. For example, three older children spontaneously say, 'Guys, let's do the teamwork', as they carry the small stepladder together and take it to their friends to use. n Staff work hard to develop the partnership arrangements with parents. Meetings

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have been held to introduce the leadership team. Parents are kept fully informed about the changes being made and the ongoing planned improvements. Home- learning packs are being introduced, such as 'chatter boxes'. However, other strategies to help parents understand how to extend children's learning at home are still at an early stage. n Children's health needs are met well. All areas of the nursery are exceptionally clean and well-maintained. Babies learn how to wipe their noses and dispose of tissues safely. Older children fully understand the importance of handwashing routines and oral health. Staff promote these well throughout the nursery day. Children spend large amounts of time outside and benefit from many activities enabling them to be physically active. Mealtimes are a popular part of the day and children enjoy healthy, nourishing home-cooked food.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety is given the highest priority. Staff deployment is good throughout the nursery and children are consistently supervised closely, inside and outside. Staff know exactly what to do if they are worried about a child or the conduct of a colleague, and report these concerns quickly. The nursery provides a spacious and safe environment. All areas have been checked thoroughly and the garden area is secure. Children learn how to manage their safety as part of play, for example as they climb on equipment. Staff supervise this well and help children understand possible dangers.

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should:

n develop further ways to help parents become more closely involved in their children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY330787 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10281839 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 72 Number of children on roll 47 Name of registered person Childcare and Learning (Cranbrook) Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01293 825192 Date of previous inspection 14 February 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool - Ivy Cottage registered in 2006. It is located in Horley, Surrey. The nursery is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm throughout the year. A team of 10 staff work in the nursery. Of these, eight hold appropriate early years qualifications. Funding is accepted for the provision of early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The nursery manager completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing at nursery. n Representatives from the senior management team spoke to the inspector about the improvements that have been put in place since the last inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, inside and outside, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The nursery manager and inspector completed a joint observation together and evaluated the quality of teaching.

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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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