Pangbourne Day Nursery

Inspection of Pangbourne Day Nursery Pangbourne Day Nursery, 21d, Reading Road, Reading, Berkshire RG8 7LR

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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

Children settle quickly in this warm, welcoming nursery. Staff establish clear routines and expectations, which helps children feel safe and secure. They support children's well-being, providing positive words of encouragement and comfort when needed. Children demonstrate confidence and security as they freely explore the environment.

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The provision is good

Staff use children's interests to inform their activities, both indoors and outside. They provide a range of resources to help children develop their own creative ideas. For example, a child decorates a large box with paint and glitter, while another child uses her cutting skills to create a fence around it. Children are really engaged and motivated to learn.

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The provision is good

Children develop good manners. In all rooms, staff encourage children to routinely say 'please' and 'thank you'. Children ask if they may leave the table once they have finished eating. They also demonstrate kindness towards each other. For example, when a child declares she does not have a train, another child kindly offers his. Staff sensitively support children to resolve any conflict themselves by modelling how they can respond. Children learn to respect each other and how to deal with conflict.

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need to do better?

n The manager provides an ambitious curriculum that includes activities that enrich children's experiences. For instance, children show awe and wonder as they hold the chicks they have watched hatch from eggs. Police officers and the local dentist visit the nursery to teach children about the people who help us. However, when planning activities, staff do not always focus on children's next steps in learning, to help children consistently achieve the best possible outcomes. n Staff use a range of strategies to support children's language skills. For instance, in the baby room, when children ask for help, staff model the words 'help me please' and the children repeat this. Children share new vocabulary that they have learned, such as the 'blurb' and 'spine' on books. Children develop good communication skills. n Children adapt their mathematical knowledge through everyday activities and conversations with staff. Staff are observed encouraging children to count in

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songs, rhymes and even when putting cups out for drinks. The children calculate how many objects are left after some have been taken away when using props for songs. This helps children develop their problem-solving and thinking skills. n Staff promote children's independence skills. Older children show their independence and perseverance as they put on and fasten their own coats. In

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25 April 2024 the baby room, younger children independently take off their shoes for sleep time. Staff skilfully provide the right amount of support to help children build on what they can do. n Staff build on children's curiosity and plan activities to learn about the natural world. Children explain the difference between tadpoles and frogs as they explore the life cycle of frogs. They are involved in planting seeds and explore how plants grow from beans. This helps to develop children's love and respect for nature. n Partnerships with parents are positive. Parents speak highly of the provision and are confident that children are safe in their care. Staff update parents daily of children's progress. They share information with parents on how they can support children to be ready for school. Parents feel included in their children's learning, helping them to support children's development at home. n Staff teach children about the importance of equality and diversity. In addition to

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staff providing resources that reflect life in modern day Britain, children also learn about different festivals and religious events. For instance, children create their own rangoli patterns and explore mehndi painting for Diwali. This helps children to explore similarities and differences in the world. n The manager provides opportunities for staff training and support. For example, staff put into practice what they have learned on recent training about how to support children's language and thinking skills. This has had a positive impact on children's learning.

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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 plan more precisely around children's individual next steps in learning to further promote their progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501155 Local authority West Berkshire Inspection number 10335308 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 48 Number of children on roll 40 Name of registered person Andreassen, Daniel

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reference number

Telephone number 01189841496 Date of previous inspection 11 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Pangbourne Day Nursery is an existing provision that re-registered under its current owner in 2016. The nursery operates from Pangbourne, Berkshire. The nursery receives funding for children aged two years and above. The nursery is open each weekday, from 7.30am to 6pm, throughout the year, except for one week between Christmas and New Year. There are 10 staff, including a cook and regular volunteer, six of whom hold childcare qualifications at level 2 or above.

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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 inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The 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 communicated with 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, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the manager.

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n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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