Little Swanswell Nursery

Inspection of Little Swanswell Nursery Cornerstone Family Centre, Howard Street, Coventry CV1 4GE

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children show confidence and are happy when attending this inclusive nursery. They are well cared for by their key persons, who are passionate about the experiences they provide to enable children to have the best start in life. Children seek out the comfort of familiar adults when they are feeling unsure and receive lots of cuddles and reassurance. This helps to support their confidence in unfamiliar situations and raises their self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Staff plan a range of activities that are built around children's interests. For example, children use glue and feathers to create a picture of a crocodile. Children are curious learners and staff follow their lead in play. They bounce balls from different heights and see whose ball can bounce the highest. They measure and compare, which helps to develop their mathematical understanding. Staff prioritise communication and language development in their curriculum. They create a language-rich environment for all children, including those who speak English as an additional language. Staff model language and repeat new words and phrases. Children thoroughly enjoy looking at books and can repeat familiar phrases from their favourite stories.

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The provision is good

Children explore the environments with purpose. Staff support children's understanding of the things they identify in the garden. For example, as children discover different insects, staff extend their knowledge by talking to them about the food the insects might enjoy, such as bees tasting the nectar from flowers.

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need to do better?

n There has been a change in management since the last inspection. This has had a positive impact on the nursery and the quality of the provision provided for children. Knowledgeable and enthusiastic leaders lead the nursery team. Since the last inspection, management has identified the strengths and weaknesses of the nursery and has worked hard to meet the previous actions raised. n Staff receive coaching and mentoring through regular supervision meetings. The manager is monitoring practice and has identified areas for further improvement. However, practice can be variable depending on which staff are in the rooms. Occasionally, this results in less-confident staff being reliant on staff with more confidence to model practice and guide them. n All children benefit from the additional funding the nursery receives. Staff identify key experiences that children may not have had and provide them with these while in the nursery. For example, children attend dance and singing

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sessions led by external agencies. This has helped to boost their confidence and social interactions. n Overall, children behave well and are curious and motivated to learn. They

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10 April 2024 recognise and respond appropriately to the routines of the nursery day. However, at times, staff do not consistently support children during transitions in the day, which can impact on their behaviour. For example, when children are preparing to go outside, they are often waiting for long periods with little to do as staff do not organise themselves effectively. This results in children becoming bored and restless. n Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the garden. Designated areas for the different ages of the children mean that they can explore the outdoor areas confidently and safely. Children giggle with delight when they find a muddy puddle and excitedly jump in it to make the water splash. Children develop their physical skills as they climb, balance and learn to ride bicycles. n Staff provide exceptional support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They are passionate and committed to their role.

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need to do better?

Children access a designated area equipped with resources and activities that staff centre around children's individual needs. Staff attend specialist training and work closely with other professionals and outside agencies to ensure that children make the very best progress they are capable of. n Staff promote equality and diversity with the children. They explore what makes children unique. For example, children attend an Eid celebration to find out more about what their friends may experience at home. Staff encourage children to talk about their home life and bring in different foods from their cultures for children to taste. Older children who can speak an additional language teach their friends words in their home language. This helps to develop children's awareness of the world around them.

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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 monitor and model good practice to all staff to enhance their teaching skills and interactions with children even further n review the organisation of daily routines to ensure that children are fully engaged and their learning is not disrupted.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414744 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10324576 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 102 Number of children on roll 140 Name of registered person Paradise Mobile Creche Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 02476 633 899 Date of previous inspection 22 November 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Little Swanswell Nursery registered in 2010 and is based in Coventry. The nursery employs 22 members of childcare staff. Of these, 16 hold appropriate early years qualifications from level 2 to level 5. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors Katherine Wilson Rebecca Johnson

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the nursery. n The inspectors viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager joined the inspectors on a learning walk and talked about the nursery's curriculum and what they want children to learn. n Children spoke with the inspectors during the inspection. n Staff spoke to the inspectors during the inspection. n The inspectors observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The manager showed the inspectors documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff. n The inspectors spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspectors carried out two joint observations of activities with the manager. n The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how

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they support children with SEND. n The inspectors spoke with the nominated individual and manager about the leadership and management of the nursery and how any additional funding the nursery receives is used.

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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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