Banana Moon Day Nursery Altrincham

Inspection of Banana Moon Day Nursery Altrincham The Lindens, 59 Barrington Road, ALTRINCHAM, Cheshire WA14 1HZ

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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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The new management team has improved the quality of care and education successfully. For example, staff's care practices now support children's good health and well-being. Staff encourage children to wash their hands before and after eating. They ensure that nappy changing is both hygienic and a positive learning experience for children. Children learn to serve themselves independently at mealtimes. They become skilled in using tools, such as tongs and cutlery. Consequently, children learn appropriate self-help skills.

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the nursery. This is because staff get to know children well by spending time playing alongside them. Children delight in cosy moments, such as sharing books with staff in the wigwam. They knock down skittles in the garden as staff cheer them on. As a result, children learn to celebrate their achievements. Children are positive learners. They develop well due to the meaningful and relevant learning opportunities that staff provide. Children behave well due to staff's good modelling. Children learn how to get along well with each other as they share toys and wait for their turn. Staff help children to use manners politely saying, 'No thank you', when they decline a drink.

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need to do better?

n The manager has a good understanding of the Banana Moon curriculum. The franchise curriculum is designed to support children to become independent learners. The manager has ensured that staff improve the environments and daily routines to reflect this. For example, children self-register every morning and independently access a wide range of learning resources. This encourages children's self-initiated learning. n The manager has provided training for the staff team to help them understand the curriculum for children. This means that staff assess children's development often and plan a range of opportunities that spark their interests. For example, children enjoy making play dough. However, at times, staff do not always enable children to learn new knowledge, such as mathematical language. This is because the manager does not ensure that staff focus enough on the knowledge children need to acquire.

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n Staff promote children's communication and language development effectively. They read books with children and talk about the pictures. They successfully engage children in lots of interactions. For example, staff comment on children's play, saying 'That is a very loud car!' These strategies help children to learn new words and make sense of the world around them. n In the main, children behave positively. Staff talk to children about their feelings. For example, they discuss the facial expressions children make and what they mean. Children learn to express their feelings appropriately. However, at times,

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need to do better?

26 September 2023 staff do not manage children's behaviour successfully. As a result, children do not always follow instructions promptly. Children do not consistently learn what behaviours are expected of them at different times. n Staff support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. For example, they use a 'look, listen and wait' approach to ensure that all children's needs are accurately identified. Together with parents and/or carers appropriate next steps are set. If required, the manager seeks specialist support from other professionals. Children make the progress of which they are capable. n Children develop well physically. The cook provides children with a nutritionally balanced diet to fuel their busy days. Staff praise children for trying new foods and making healthy choices. They help children to learn to ride wheeled toys and roll balls with skill. Toddlers practise threading to develop hand muscle

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need to do better?

strength and control. Children are ready for the next stage of their education. n Parents are positive about the recent changes in management. Parents praise the staff for their friendly attitudes and effective organisation, for example, they comment that their children are 'coming along really well' with their counting. Parents feel well informed about their children's development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager's ethos is well understood by staff. Staff know that keeping children safe is everyone's responsibility. This means that all staff understand their role to identify and respond to any concerns they may have about a child's welfare. Furthermore, staff know who to contact should they have concerns about the conduct of someone who works with children. The premises are kept safe and secure. Fingerprint recognition entry ensures that only those authorised are allowed to enter the setting. The environment is carefully maintained. For instance, staff conduct daily checks of the outdoor area before children go out to play. This minimises risks to children's safety.

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should:

n strengthen the professional development that staff receive to focus on their understanding of what children need to learn n provide staff with behaviour management strategies to help children understand the expectations of them so that they are ready to make the most from every learning opportunity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487990 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10260704 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 80 Number of children on roll 17 Name of registered person Educ8me (UK) Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01619240119 Date of previous inspection 6 October 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Banana Moon Day Nursery Altrincham registered in 2015. The nursery employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold qualifications at level 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6.30pm. 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 and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. 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 manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability

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Inspection activities

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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