Winton House Private Day Nursey

Inspection of Winton House Private Day Nursey 11 Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham GL51 3AU

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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

Children arrive ready and eager to play. Staff and managers welcome families at the door in this homely nursery. Children are confident and motivated learners. They settle quickly, ready to explore the range of resources available. Children develop independence as they choose activities. Pre-school children talk about the size, similarity and difference of toys in the tray. Staff use everyday opportunities to share mathematical language as they talk about comparing objects. Children are active and engaged. Babies have opportunities to strengthen and control their bodies as they kick in the ball pit and climb the soft-play apparatus. Toddlers show perseverance and concentration as they practise making sand castles over and over again. Staff watch the repetition and offer extra ideas and advice to build on their learning. Staff plan activities that build on children's interests. They know what next steps children need to take in their learning.

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The provision is good

The nursery is a hive of talking and listening. All staff offer a commentary and build on children's communication and language. They introduce lots of vocabulary, such as 'splish sploshing' in the water tray and puddles. Staff talk about crabs that 'scuttle'. Staff attentively listen to children. Staff explain to children when they can read for them. Staff show children how to listen and follow instructions. Children know the routine, line up well, listen for their name, and take it in turns to be at the front. Children are kind and respectful. They show that they remember what to do and how to behave well.

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n Managers' commit to providing a happy, homely atmosphere at the nursery. They have thought carefully about what they want children to learn. They have a curriculum that builds on children's interests, knowledge and skills. They work closely and effectively with staff to deliver high-quality care and learning for all children. n Staff say that they feel content and highly valued. They explain how the open- door policy of managers gives them ongoing support. Staff participate in a range of training and development opportunities to help to improve outcomes for children. For example, staff describe how sharing information from a recent communication and language training session has helped to support consistent practice. n Staff help new babies and children to settle. They find about the child's normal routines, interests, favourite games and activities, and any comfort needs for rest and sleep. Staff ask parents about the child's family life, background and

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experiences. This approach helps staff to use this information to support children's emotional security. Staff develop and plan well for children's introduction to the nursery.

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12 September 2023 n Children across all rooms take part in regular routine circle times. Generally, these are well planned and staff have a clear intent for planned activities. Pre- school children share learning about oral health, toddlers enjoy stories, and babies sing rhymes. However, occasionally, the organisation of these times makes it difficult for children to fully concentrate. For example, during a circle time, another group of children walk past to go into the garden, distracting those children in the circle time. n Partnership working with parents is strong. Parents speak positively about all aspects of the care and learning that their children receive. They say that their children are happy and excited to come to nursery. Parents say that they feel welcomed and involved in their children's learning and can see the progress that their children make. They comment that staff are loving, friendly and responsive.

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Managers are always approachable and available, and communication and consultation are excellent. n Staff support children to develop a good awareness of a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy a variety of freshly prepared foods and snacks, access drinks throughout the day, and spend time in the garden being physically active. Children know why they need to wash their hands before lunch, and talk about germs. Children use good manners, saying 'please' and 'thank you'. They learn to share and cooperate in their play, developing their social skills. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do well. Staff work closely with parents and outside agencies. Staff include children with SEND in all aspects of nursery life. Staff note and celebrate any positive changes and progress. They take pride in the difference they are making.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have a good understanding of how to keep children safe. They are aware of their safeguarding role to protect children and keep them safe from harm. They know exactly what they need to do if they have a worry about a child in their care. They know where to access forms to record and pass on their concerns to managers with safeguarding responsibilities. They know the procedures to follow should they have concerns about the conduct of a colleague. Managers follow safer recruitment procedures to help to ensure that individuals are suitable to work with children. There are robust safeguarding policies in place and staff have completed recent child protection training to strengthen safeguarding practice. The nursery is safe and secure. Children move from room to room and into the garden safely while being well supervised.

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should:

12 September 2023 n review the organisation of circle times to enable children of all ages to benefit as much as possible from the learning experience.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2750845 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10307709 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 50 Number of children on roll 50 Name of registered person Winton House Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01242511417 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Winton House Private Day Nursery registered in 2023. It operates on weekdays all year round. Sessions run from 8am until 6pm. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are 15 members of staff with suitable early years qualifications who work directly with the children. These include three staff who hold relevant qualifications at level 6, one at level 5, one a level 4, five at level 3 and one at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children spoke to and communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. 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 Managers and the inspector had a leadership and management discussion.

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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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