Sheen's Nursery

Inspection of Sheen's Nursery 77, Golden Hill Lane, Leyland, Leyland, Lancashire PR25 3FF

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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

Staff greet children and their parents with warm smiles and enthusiasm. They prioritise time to talk with parents about children's care and development during drop off and collection times. Staff create strong bonds with children. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. Children enjoy spending time at this calm and nurturing nursery. Staff plan a range of activities that excite children into learning. They have a deep understanding of where children are up to in their development. Staff have high expectations of all children. Children make good progress in their learning.

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The provision is good

Staff are positive role models and they promote kind and caring behaviour. They teach children how to share toys and resources from a young age. Staff provide children with an abundance of praise for their good listening and helpful behaviour. This helps to build up children's self-esteem. Staff promote children's emotional development well. Children discuss how they are feeling each day. Staff read books, such as 'The Colour Monster', to help to teach children to express how they are feeling. Older children benefit from yoga sessions. They learn strategies to help them to regulate their own emotions. This helps to support children to express their emotions effectively.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and staff create a broad curriculum. Staff sequence children's learning well. They plan experiences that build upon children's prior learning. However, sometimes, staff do not differentiate group activities effectively. At times, this prevents all children from participating fully with these learning experiences. n Communication and language is promoted well. Staff get down to children's level and use clear speech as they join in with their play. Staff introduce new vocabulary to children. Babies say 'ready, steady, go' as they prepare to roll their car down the ramp. Toddlers discuss the clothing they would wear in winter. Staff have purposeful conversations with children. Children are confident communicators. n Leaders are professional and dedicated to providing the best outcomes for children. They have a clear understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. Leaders evaluate their provision well and gain views from parents, staff and

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children to help make improvements. Leaders prioritise staff's well-being. This helps staff feel well valued in their job roles. n Staff promote children's physical development well. Babies giggle with delight as they run under the parachute. They show good control as they transport sand into jugs using spatulas. Children show high levels of engagement as they paint the walls with water outside. They have copious opportunities to be physically active. This helps to promote children's large muscle movements.

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24 November 2023 n The special educational needs coordinator works closely with parents and other professionals. She makes prompt referrals to other agencies. Additional funding, such as early years pupil premium, is used effectively to benefit the children who receive it. Leaders ensure the best outcomes for those children that have special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Children's growing independence is promoted well. Toddlers try to put their own coats and wellington boots on. They take turns to wash their hands before lunchtime. Pre-school children serve their own food and pour their drinks at mealtimes. They are learning to manage their own personal hygiene. This helps children feel proud of the activities they can complete by themselves. n Staff observe and assess children's learning well. Staff share the same vision for the intent of mathematics in the curriculum. However, it is not implemented

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consistently throughout the nursery. Staff do not always extend children's learning about numbers and other mathematical concepts effectively. n Staff provide children with clear expectations for their behaviour. This helps children understand the rules they have at the setting. Children behave well. They are kind and caring to their friends. When any disputes do occur, staff deal with them quickly and effectively. n Parents are complimentary about the care the nursery provides. They comment on how friendly and approachable staff are. Parents praise the nursery for the strong communication links with home. This helps to provide continuity in children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

All staff understand their responsibilities to keep children safe. They are alert to any signs or symptoms that may indicate children's safety is compromised. Staff know the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. They are aware of the policy for whistle-blowing and know how to escalate any safeguarding concerns. Regular safeguarding training helps leaders to ensure that staff's knowledge is kept up to date. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn how to walk downstairs safely in the nursery holding the handrail. Recruitment procedures ensure staff are suitable to work with children.

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should:

n differentiate learning experiences, particularly during group time, to support all children to get involved and achieve the goals n support staff to further improve the implementation of the curriculum for mathematics to support children's continuous progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2645981 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10305086 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 78 Name of registered person McGowan, Roisin

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reference number

Telephone number 01772 424936 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Sheen's Nursery registered in 2021. The nursery employs fifteen members of childcare staff. Of these, fourteen hold an appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, all year round with the exception of bank holidays. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 Leaders joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about the curriculum and what they want children to learn. n The inspector talked to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector carried out joint observations of a group activity with the manager. n Parents shared their views of the nursery with the inspector. n Leaders showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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