Bright Eyes Nursery

Inspection of Bright Eyes Nursery Bethel Apostolic Church, 48 Mount Pleasant Road, Luton, Bedfordshire LU3 2RR

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Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

The quality of teaching that children receive is variable. Staff do not provide clear and organised routines for children. This means they do not engage children in experiences consistently to promote their learning. For example, staff talk to each other to decide what song to sing next with groups of children. They do not alert each other as to the next part of the session, such as lunch. Subsequently, children end up waiting with nothing to do.

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The provision requires improvement

Children do use resources imaginatively. For example, they pretend to make hot chocolate with water, spoons and jugs. Staff introduce some terminology to increase children's vocabulary. As children handle peppermint teabags, staff use descriptive words such as 'mint', 'fresh' and 'squeeze'. Staff sing songs and read books with some expression. This also helps children to hear a suitable range of language. Staff speak to young children as they play. They name animals and make the associated noises. They listen to children and respond to their vocalisations. This helps value young children's voices. Staff are calm and caring. They greet children on arrival and support them sensitively when they are upset. Children seek out staff for help and respond to the reassurance they offer.

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need to do better?

n The provider has met the notice set at a recent visit by Ofsted. The provider has started the checks process for all adults associated with the registered company. Staff now have an improved understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. However, they do not always effectively help older children to support their understanding of how to manage their emotional development. They ask children what the matter is but do not use language to help older children explore their understanding of their feelings. n The provider is clear on the vision of the curriculum. However, staff do not implement this well. Staff do not provide consistently good interactions and an environment that supports children to make good progress in their learning. The provider has identified training needs for staff. However, this training has not yet been embedded and staff's interactions with children require further improvement.

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need to do better?

n Staff know their key children well and what they need to learn next. However, they lack the skills to use this information to provide challenging and consistently interesting experiences for the children. For example, when a new activity is set up, children flock to it. However, staff do not give equal attention to the quieter children. Furthermore, they do not skilfully extend children's learning. When older children demonstrate an interest in mixing colours, staff name colours and do not extend the learning beyond this basic knowledge. n The arrangements for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities

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need to do better?

21 November 2023 are disorganised. Staff liaise with parents and other professionals to share information about the child. However, there has been a change in staff who lead on this and, as a result, the provision lacks joined-up thinking. Therefore, staff do not provide focused experiences that promote good progress from these children's starting points. n Staff help to develop children's independence. They encourage children to have a go at putting on their aprons for a messy activity. Children wash their own hands before eating and those that can, confidently use the toilet. n Staff thoughtfully plan activities that build on children's physical development. They lead exercise sessions to build strength and coordination. Children march around the hall while they sing. Staff hold the hands of young children learning to walk up and down ramps and steps. This helps them learn to balance. n Parents are generally happy with the provision. They receive regular updates

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need to do better?

through the online journal and are happy with the verbal communication they receive about their child's day. Parents have regular discussions with their child's key person to talk about learning at home. This helps provide children with some continuity in learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider regularly conducts training to refresh staff knowledge. Staff understand the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and when they need to refer a concern. They also know what procedures to follow when there is a concern about a colleague. The provider has appropriate procedures in place to ensure only staff who are suitable work with children.

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Due date

ensure staff provide secure routines to help children engage more deeply in learning experiences 26/01/2024

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Due date

ensure staff meet children's individual learning needs, by providing a challenging and enjoyable experience for each child in all areas of learning 26/01/2024

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Due date

21 November 2023 ensure arrangements for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities support their needs effectively. 26/01/2024

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should:

n increase staff's understanding of how to support older children to manage their own feelings and emotions in an age-appropriate way n support staff to continue to build on their teaching skills through professional development opportunities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2570073 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10319232 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 27 Name of registered person Bright Eyes Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07483 133709 Date of previous inspection 20 March 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Bright Eyes Nursery registered in 2020. The nursery employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, four hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including the manager, who has a qualification at level 6. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, for 47 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am 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 provider joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. 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 provider and the inspector carried out two joint observations of activities. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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Inspection activities

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