The Nanny Barn

Inspection of The Nanny Barn Messuage Farm, Messuage Lane, Marton, Macclesfield SK11 9HS

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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

Leaders have made considerable improvements to this nursery since the last inspection. They have taken the time to reflect on the provision and staff practice and brought about positive changes to improve the outcomes for children. Leaders have created a welcoming and homely environment. Children are excited to attend this nursery and love exploring the many different learning experiences which staff have carefully planned. Children thrive in this nursery. They are settled and develop good levels of self-confidence. This is because staff are nurturing and know the children incredibly well. Children take ownership and responsibility of the nursery environment and help to tidy up after playing and set the table for snack and mealtimes. This supports them to develop autonomy from a young age.

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The provision is good

Children learn different ways to live healthy lifestyles. They enjoy nutritious snacks and home-cooked meals. Children have ample opportunities to play outside. They go on regular walks to explore the local rural area. Children have daily fresh air and explore the outdoors in all weathers. They learn how to keep themselves safe in different weather, such as wearing sun protection in the summer and warm, waterproof clothes in the winter. Children have a go at dressing themselves and changing out of wet clothes after water play. This supports children's independence skills.

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n Leaders have a clear and ambitious curriculum intent in place. They have ensured that staff have a secure understanding of how young children learn. Staff attend regular training courses to continuously improve their knowledge. They plan learning experiences for children that support them to build on what they already know and can do. Therefore, children are being well prepared for their next stage in learning. n Children have great fun exploring the outdoor area. They show high levels of engagement and involvement in water play. Children enjoy using pipettes, funnels and jugs to fill and empty water. This supports the development of their small and large muscles, ready for early writing activities, as well as their early mathematical knowledge and understanding. Staff are close by to play with and support children in their learning. This helps to build children's self-esteem. n In the main, leaders and staff sequence children's learning to ensure that they

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have the skills needed to be ready for future learning. Children are learning about different places to travel and different modes of transport, such as hot air balloons. Children enjoy joining in with a craft activity, where they make their own hot air balloons. Some children have a go at using scissors safely with the help of staff. However, on rare occasions staff do not always implement the curriculum during children's play, to build on children's learning experiences

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need to do better?

6 September 2023 consistently and coherently. n Staff support children to make good progress with their communication and language development. They interact with children and hold quality back and forth conversations with them. Staff make great use of songs and stories to introduce new words to children. This supports all children's speech and emerging vocabulary. n Staff have tailored plans in place to ensure that all children's individual needs are met. There is a qualified special educational needs coordinator in place. She has established good links with other professionals. This ensures that children's care and learning needs are well met. Children achieve their full potential in this nursery and are well prepared for their move on to school. n Leaders self-reflect and evaluate the provision and staff practice effectively. Leaders support staff to continuously develop their practice. Staff attend regular

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training courses, such as 'Standing in the shoes of a 2 year old' and how to manage children's behaviour. Leaders and staff disseminate any learning from training courses to the rest of the team. This supports all staff to make improvements to their practice. n Parents speak highly of this nursery and staff. They feel that their children make good progress in their learning and development as a direct result of attending this nursery. Leaders and staff communicate daily with parents, sharing children's next steps in learning. This helps develop strong relationships with parents and promotes continuity in learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders and staff are aware of the potential signs and symptoms of abuse. They have a good knowledge and understanding of how to record and report concerns to other professionals regarding the welfare of children. Leaders and staff are aware of how to correctly report allegations about members of staff. Staff are trained in paediatric first aid and know the correct procedures to follow in the case of an emergency. Leaders and staff carry out regular safety checks of the environment. Risk assessments inform staff practice and ensure that children are not exposed to hazards.

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should:

n continue to support staff to implement the curriculum to provide children with learning opportunities during their play that consistently and coherently build on skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2725908 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10287477 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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Total number of places 16 Number of children on roll 18 Name of registered person The Nanny Barn Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07584194622 Date of previous inspection 27 March 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The Nanny Barn registered in 2023. The nursery employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of one week at Christmas and bank holidays. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the manager. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the

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suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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