Fairmount Nursery (Clarkehouse)

Inspection of Fairmount Nursery (Clarkehouse) 5 Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield S10 2LA

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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 give a warm greeting to children as they arrive at this welcoming and inclusive nursery. They know children very well and chat with them about their homes and families as they confidently part from their parents. Children settle quickly and well from the start. They show that they feel safe and happy. Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour. They are excellent role models, who are calm and friendly. Children are kind and respectful towards each other and the adults who care for them. They learn to share and take turns during routines and their play.

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The provision is good

Children delight in taking part in a wide range of fun and exciting activities at the nursery. For example, children listen intently to an inspiring presentation about space from an expert. They eagerly follow this up by drawing pictures which will be sent up into space in real life. This helps children to experience awe and wonder about the world and beyond. Children have a very positive attitude to their learning and are curious to find out more. For instance, they use books and pictures of planets to inform their drawings. Other examples of children investigating the wider world are when they send a parcel and write letters to other children at a nursery in Scotland. They are amazed to track the journey of their gifts.

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The provision is good

Babies use their curiosity to explore using all of their senses. One example of this is when they see what happens when they press their hands into clay. Children find out about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. For instance, they taste foods from different cultures during Eid and Lunar New Year.

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need to do better?

n Managers are dedicated and passionate about the nursery. They lead compassionately and solve problems as they arise across the nursery. Staff share their clear vision to strive for the very best quality of care that they can provide. They recognise the strong support that managers willingly give them for their well-being. n All staff reflect together on ways to make further improvements to the nursery. For example, they have identified that children who learn best outdoors would benefit from an enriched environment. They worked as a team to create a stimulating play area outside where children can experience all areas of learning. There are further plans to enhance the use of the garden over time in consultation with parents and children. n Partnerships with parents are highly effective. Parents comment that communication is very good. They welcome the informative and accessible termly reports about their children's progress. Staff use face-to-face daily

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updates and social media to help parents to know what their children are doing

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30 April 2024 and how to help them at home. Parents value the family atmosphere and the friendliness of all staff. They say 'nothing is too much trouble'. n Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. Staff are aware of what children know and can do and what they need to do next. Overall, the interactions between staff and children are good. However, on occasions, staff do not consistently extend or enhance younger children's learning even further. n The bonds between children and staff are strong. Babies move towards staff for cuddles. Older children seek out staff for reassurance. Staff offer plenty of praise and encouragement, for example, with 'high fives'. They value the key-person role, while also understanding the needs of all children in their care. n Children's health and well-being is a priority. For instance, children benefit from daily exercise and fresh air. They follow good hygiene procedures, such as

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washing their hands before eating. Staff teach children about healthy food choices. Children enjoy nutritional and inviting meals. They have drinking water available throughout the day. Families are supported to find dental care. Staff guide parents to information about, for instance, childhood illnesses, weaning, help with sleep and reducing the use of dummies. n Staff tailor settling-in procedures to help children to get off to a good start at the nursery. For example, they hold an initial telephone conversation with parents, before their first visit, to gather information about babies and children. Staff support children very well in their moves between rooms and on to school. They give parents information about what their children will be doing when they move to a new room. Staff create links to schools that children will be going to later in the year. n Managers invite members of the community, such as dentists, to visit the

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nursery. They work closely with other professionals to help to secure the best outcomes for all children. This helps children to feel part of the wider community and to thrive.

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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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n support staff to enhance their interactions with younger children even further, to help to consistently achieve the very best outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 300827 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10335820 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 75 Number of children on roll 101 Name of registered person Fairmount Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 0114 2706000 Date of previous inspection 28 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Fairmount Nursery (Clarkehouse) registered in 1998 and is located in Sheffield. The nursery employs 21 members of childcare staff, most of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or higher, including 10 staff who hold qualifications at level 3. The manager holds early years professional status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6.30pm. 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 deputy manager, manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The nominated individual spoke with the inspector about the leadership and management of the nursery. n The manager and inspector completed a joint observation together. 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 looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector talked to staff, parents and children at appropriate times during

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the inspection, and took account of their views.

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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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