Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd

Inspection of Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd North Cliff Road, Kirton Lindsey, GAINSBOROUGH, Lincolnshire DN21 4NJ

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Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

Nursery leaders are unwavering in their commitment to providing children with the best care and education possible. They plan a rich and exciting curriculum that motivates all children. Staff highly value every child's individual personality. They actively encourage children to express their personal choices and preferences. Staff very carefully plan the indoor and outdoor environments, considering the different needs and interests of children.

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The provision is outstanding

The nursery is a hive of purposeful activity. Staff are adept at identifying just the right time to build on children's prior learning. They ask questions and make relevant comments that nurture children's curiosity and eagerness to learn. Children grow in confidence and develop very positive images of themselves as competent learners. Staff meticulously plan for children who are moving to a new room. They work closely with parents to ensure that children experience a positive transition.

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The provision is outstanding

Children demonstrate extremely high levels of well-being and happiness. Their behaviour is exemplary. Staff are skilled at responding to any minor disagreements, for example, when children want the same toy. They teach children about successful ways to find solutions to problems. Children learn how to maintain good friendships and the importance of cooperating with others.

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n Staff are highly competent teachers who inspire children. They know precisely what they want children to learn over time. Staff share information that ensures continuity and consistency in meeting children's learning needs. Children master the key skills that give them the best possible start for school. For example, children are confident to communicate their needs and views to others. n The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is superb. Staff work in partnership with parents and relevant professionals to put highly effective individual plans in place. Nursery leaders use additional funding to provide children with extra support from staff who are very knowledgeable. Children are able to successfully access the curriculum and make progress in their learning and development. n Nursery leaders fully utilise the different skills of their staff team. They provide regular opportunities for staff to continue their professional development. Staff

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report that they feel valued and very well supported in their roles. They fully appreciate the ways that leaders support their well-being, formally and through the nursery's 'open-door' policy. n Children have many excellent opportunities to express themselves imaginatively. The younger children enjoy feeding and dressing the 'babies' in the home corner.

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30 April 2024 Staff observe older children's fascination with tending the plants in the garden. They create a pretend garden centre to build on children's interests. Children become fully immersed in acting out different roles, such as a customer or shop assistant. n Staff bring books to life. Children are totally absorbed as they listen to their favourite stories. The youngest children are eager to lift the flaps in a book to reveal different animals. They confidently repeat the names of the animals, such as 'giraffe' and 'elephant', with much enthusiasm. Older children anticipate key phrases in familiar stories and wriggle with excitement as they join in. n The partnership with parents is exceptional. Parents report how excited their children are to attend. They highly value the effective two-way flow of information that goes between home and nursery. Parents praise the fantastic and professional staff team. They describe the nursery as an important part of

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the local community. n Staff place a high priority on promoting children's independence, as part of everyday routines. The younger children master the skills of using cutlery to eat their meals. Children carefully serve their own vegetables at lunchtime. They show much consideration, politely reminding each other to leave enough for everyone. n Nursery leaders promote high-quality care that is consistent across the nursery. They are vigilant in ensuring children's safety and welfare. Staff promote a 'can- do' attitude with children. They show children how to attempt new challenges, such balancing and jumping off equipment. Children develop proficiency and confidence in their physical abilities.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number 205731 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 10335819 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 34 Number of children on roll 59 Name of registered person Apple Tree Day Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01652 649185 Date of previous inspection 28 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd registered in 1998 and is located in Kirton Lindsey. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, eight staff hold childcare qualifications at level 2 and above. The manager is qualified as an early years teacher. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and at Christmas. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. 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 nursery 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 nursery. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want children to learn. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Parents shared their views of the nursery with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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.

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