Poppy's Children's Nursery

Inspection of Poppy's Children's Nursery Fairfield Hill, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1NG

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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 Good

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The provision is good

There is a buzz of excitement from the children as they enter this highly stimulating and nurturing nursery. Children are warmly welcomed by caring staff who form positive relationships with them, which helps them develop a sense of belonging at the nursery. As a result, children feel happy and safe and are keen to explore the inviting environment. Teaching is consistent and tailored to children's individual needs and stages of development. During singing time, staff support babies to sign the words of the song they are singing. Babies show great delight as they wiggle and move their bodies as they sing. Staff incorporate children's real-life experiences into role play, such as going to see the doctor. Older children take on the role of being a doctor and pretend to listen to their friend's heartbeat using a stethoscope. Staff talk about how hearts beat faster when exercising. Children laugh and giggle

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The provision is good

as they jump up and down and tell staff 'My heart is going fast'.

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The provision is good

Staff motivate children to be active learners. Children become curious and make discoveries in their play. For example, as they put the soft sponge ball in the water they tell staff, 'It's heavy'. Staff engage children in meaningful conversations about why the ball is heavy. They say, 'It's got water in it'. Children are respectful and polite. Staff praise children for their good behaviour. This helps to promote children's confidence and self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The manager has implemented an ambitious curriculum that is unique to the children in the nursery. Staff expertly build on what children know and can do. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are fully included in all aspects of the routines of the nursery. Staff regularly observe children's progress to assess their next steps. This helps to identify and support children's further learning. As a result, children are making good progress. n Staff support children's early language development through the love of books, songs and rhymes. Children explore books from a very young age. They become captivated as staff read books with enthusiasm and bring the stories to life. As staff read the story 'We're going on a bear hunt'. Children predict what is going to happen next and call out, 'We're not scared'. Babies snuggle up with staff when listening to a story. They turn the pages over and point to the pictures.

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n Children are highly imaginative. They excitedly invite staff to join them as they walk along the plastic toy bricks pretending to avoid the lava. They tell staff, 'Careful and follow me'. Staff play along with enthusiasm to the children's delight as they balance and walk over the lava. Children have a 'can do' attitude' as they attach sticky tape to the plastic bricks to form different shapes. They tell staff, 'Look, the brick has transformed, it now looks like the letter L'.

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14 December 2023 n Children's mathematical skills are developing well. As staff play alongside children, they model how to count objects. Children successfully count and sequence numbers one to 10. They sing songs, such as 'Five little men in a flying saucer'. Children show great pride as they count how many people have flown away and predict how many are left. n The manager supports her staff through regular supervision meetings and peer- to-peer observations. She supports staff to access additional training to enhance their knowledge and skills. Staff say they are very happy and feel valued. However, at times communication between staff and the manager is not always consistent. As a result, information is not always passed on in a timely manner to ensure the smooth running of the nursery at all times. n Staff foster children's independence through everyday activities. Children relish the independence of choosing their play options. They put on their coats as they

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need to do better?

go outside. Children peel their fruit for snack and pour their drink. They wipe their noses and put the tissue in the bin. Children know to put their hand over their mouth when they cough. n Parents speak very highly of the nursery. They comment on the excellent care and education their children receive and say, 'It's wonderful.' Parents state they receive lots of communication about their children's development. They comment the nursery offers 'a family environment that is unique'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff demonstrate extensive knowledge of the types of abuse and indicators that might alert them of a child being at risk of harm and abuse. The manager and staff understand how to respond to concerns and contact relevant agencies without delay. The manager and staff update their safeguarding knowledge frequently and have in-house quizzes. The manager has robust recruitment procedures in place. All new staff complete a thorough induction, which includes in-depth knowledge of the nursery's safeguarding policies and safeguarding training.

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should:

n strengthen communication links between the staff and manager to underpin the smooth running of the nursery at all times.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY279713 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10311684 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 26 Number of children on roll 42 Name of registered person Poppy's Children's Day Care Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01449614848 Date of previous inspection 5 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Poppy's Children's Nursery registered in 1995. It is situated in Stowmarket, Suffolk. The nursery employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, five hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The nursery opens from 7.30am until 6pm from Monday to Friday all year round. The nursery provides funded 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 The deputy 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 Children spoke to 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 observed the quality of education being provided, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the staff and the children. n Discussions were held between the staff and the inspector to establish their understanding of how to safeguard the children in their care.

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n Parents shared their views of the nursery with the inspector face-to-face and through written testimonials. The inspector took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working at the setting. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager. n The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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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