Aster Daisy Nursery

Inspection of Aster Daisy Nursery Rakelands, London Road, Rake, Liss, Hampshire GU33 7PH

p.1

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

p.1

The provision is good

Friendly staff welcome children warmly on arrival and provide a nurturing, caring approach that helps children quickly separate from their parents. This supports children to feel safe, happy, and settled. Staff engage well with the children and put them at the centre of everything they do. Overall, children demonstrate good behaviour, self-care, and social skills. Children are confident, independent, and motivated to learn. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals where children have special educational needs and/or disabilities. As a result, all children are given good opportunities to achieve well.

p.2

The provision is good

The dedicated and passionate manager and her staff team have created an interesting and inviting learning environment. They plan a broad curriculum with high expectations for children's learning, that builds successfully on from what children know and can do. Babies delight as they explore many sensory experiences, such as the textures of leaves, branches, logs and small animal figures. Staff support babies' emerging language as they skilfully model language and describing words, such as 'crumbly'. Staff encourage toddlers to explore different textures and to be inquisitive as they explore water, mud, paint, and sand. Pre-school children become deeply engaged in making potions. They delight in measuring water from a large bucket and add different ingredients from the garden into their bowls and observe the changes that occur. Staff model thinking skills and encourage children to make predictions as they play.

p.2

need to do better?

n There have been some positive changes to management and the staff team. Leaders are ambitious and have a clear vision for providing high-quality inclusive care and education. This helps to provide consistency for children and their families and support all children to become well prepared for the next stage in their learning. n Children are cared for in secure, clean surroundings and imaginative inspiring spaces. Staff consistently praise children to recognise their achievements and efforts, such as when they manage to put on their own outdoor shoes or show good listening skills. Children follow the clear boundaries and are supported to understand emotions and levels of self-control when they encounter challenges. n Staff know the children well. They understand their individual interests and plan exciting activities around these, which support children in becoming deeply engaged in their learning. Staff are positive role models. They encourage

p.2

need to do better?

children to develop friendships and good social skills. There is a strong focus across the nursery on supporting children's communication and language development. Staff create a language-rich environment with many opportunities for children to sing songs, listen to stories and engage in conversations with staff

p.2

need to do better?

16 April 2024 and one another. n Staff encourage children to develop an awareness of how to keep themselves safe. For instance, children are supported to consider why it is a good idea to use indoor walking feet. Children enjoy freshly prepared snacks and meals. Staff obtain detailed information about children's dietary requirements and keep this information up to date. This helps to ensure children's dietary needs are met well. Overall, most routines run smoothly during the day. However, at times the organisation of staff during the lunch routines does not lend itself to creating an orderly environment. n Children develop good physical skills. They benefit from fresh air and a wealth of outdoor experiences all year round, to enhance learning, exploration, and curiosity. Older children confidently pedal around the outdoor area on trikes. Younger children develop confidence as they negotiate climbing frames,

p.2

need to do better?

obstacles and balance along equipment. This provides children with opportunities to explore the natural world, build on their communication and encourages risk taking within a safe environment. n The manager who is also the special educational needs coordinator is experienced and knowledgeable in her role. She works closely with each child's key person and family to ensure children receive appropriate targeted support to meet their developmental needs. n Leaders are strong and supportive of all staff. They continuously evaluate the setting. Staff are supported through regular supervision meetings and access to training, so that they are able to improve their knowledge and skills. However, the ongoing coaching and mentoring of staff does not focus enough on providing clear feedback, so that staff can use this to further enhance the quality of teaching to even higher levels. n Parents speak highly of the nursery, They say that staff are approachable,

p.3

need to do better?

children enjoy attending and have formed strong bonds with the staff.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

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

p.3

should:

n review the organisation and staff deployment during key routine times of the day, such as lunchtime, to ensure there is a fully consistent approach to promoting children's good health n strengthen methods of coaching and mentoring to further enhance and build on the quality of staff practice to even higher levels.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 2663877 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10337430 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

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

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 99 Number of children on roll 123 Name of registered person Daisy Nursery Ltd

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 01730858480 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Aster Daisy Nursery registered in 2021. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, between 7.30am and 6pm, 51 weeks of the year. The nursery receives funding for free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. There are 26 members of staff who work with the children, 20 of whom have early years qualifications at level 2, 3 or above. This includes one member of staff who holds qualified teacher status and five members of staff who have specialist early years teacher degrees.

p.4

Information about this inspection

Inspectors Anneliese Fox-Jones Tracy Bartholomew

p.4

Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspectors discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and have taken this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n This inspection was carried out as part of a risk assessment process. n The inspectors observed activities in the main base rooms and garden areas. They talked to staff about the progress individual children are making and what they want the children to learn. n The manager, area manager and the inspectors completed a learning walk across all areas of the nursery to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum is organised. n A joint observation was carried out by the lead inspector and the manager. The inspector observed interactions between staff and the children and the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspectors reviewed relevant documentation, including paediatric first-aid

p.5

Inspection activities

training. The inspectors had a discussion with leaders about the evaluation of the setting and plans for improvement. n The inspectors spoke to parents and children during the inspection and took account of their views.

p.5

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

16 April 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6