Nature Trail Nursery Heskin

Inspection of Nature Trail Nursery Heskin Heskin Methodist Church, Withington Lane, Chorley PR7 5LU

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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

Staff have created a home-from-home play environment, where children feel safe and happy. Overall, they provide children with an ambitious curriculum that builds on what they know and can do. Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this vibrant setting. Babies giggle with delight while exploring musical instruments. Toddlers excitedly enact the roles of chefs. Older children immerse themselves in creativity while dancing and painting.

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The provision is good

Staff are good role models. They have high expectations of children's behaviour. Children know what staff expect of them and they behave well. They treat one another with kindness and respect. Staff support children to be independent from a young age. Babies help to feed themselves and they wipe their faces after eating. Toddlers help to set the table for lunch. Older children tidy toys away and put their own coats on. Staff help children to take appropriate risks during their play. For example, they encourage children to have a go at balancing on play equipment outdoors. Children show good levels of determination and are eager to please staff. They develop the necessary skills in readiness for their next steps in learning, including their eventual move on to school.

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need to do better?

n The manager leads the setting with passion and determination. She wants all children to have the best start to their early education. The manager continually reflects on ways to improve outcomes for children. For example, she has redesigned the outdoor area to better support babies' large-muscle skills. Babies show excellent physical dexterity as they use push-along toys outdoors. The manager's capacity to bring about change is good. n In the main, children are provided with a broad curriculum. However, some staff are not aware of what leaders intend children to learn. For example, staff working with younger children sometimes pitch activities too high. They expect younger children to use crayons to make marks on paper, before they have developed the small-muscle skills to do this. As a result, some children become disengaged in their learning. n Overall, children who speak English as an additional language are supported

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well. However, leaders do not ensure that staff follow a consistent approach to the strategies that help to support children to gain a good command of English. This means that some children who speak English as additional language do not consistently receive high levels of support. n Leaders prioritise staff's well-being. They recognise the importance of ensuring that staff have a manageable workload. Staff report that the setting is like an extended part of their family. Leaders organise enrichment activities for staff, such as walking groups. Staff morale is high and their positive energy permeates

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need to do better?

21 March 2024 throughout the setting. n Staff support children's emotional well-being effectively. They use their knowledge of attachment theory to help children to settle quickly. Children develop secure bonds with staff and settle remarkably well. They greet visitors and demonstrate high levels of self-confidence. n Staff help children to understand how to manage their emotions. Children look at books and discuss their feelings with their friends. They talk about what is right and what is wrong. Children develop an early awareness of tolerance and mutual respect. They are considerate towards others and show affection to their friends. n Staff foster children's love of reading well. They take children to the local library. Children relish these trips and take books home to share with their families. Staff introduce children to a range of stories. They read with animation to capture children's interest. Children develop an early awareness that print carries

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need to do better?

meaning. n Children have a good understanding of what makes them and their friends unique. They talk about the differences in hair, eye and skin colour. Children enjoy learning about festivals and celebrations, such as Chinese New Year. They are well-rounded individuals who are developing a good understanding of what life is like in modern Britain. n Staff support children's physical development incredibly well. Children enjoy spending time outdoors. They play ring games and show excellent coordination skills while using climbing apparatus. Children develop excellent physical endurance and are keen to take on new challenges, such as jumping.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n support staff to better understand the intended curriculum, so that they choose activities that help children to learn well n help staff to gain a better understanding of the agreed strategies in place to support children who speak English as an additional language.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500886 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10317140 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 40 Number of children on roll 52 Name of registered person Nature Trail Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01257 451833 Date of previous inspection 10 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Nature Trail Nursery Heskin registered in 2016. The setting opens Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. The setting employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, eight hold an early years qualification at level 2 and above. The setting 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 setting 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 his evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed adult-led activities and children during their play. n The inspector conducted a joint observation of an activity with the manager. n Discussions were held with the leadership and management team. n The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including staff suitability checks. n The inspector spoke with parents during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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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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