Quays Park Nursery

Inspection of Quays Park Nursery Unit B2, Quays Office Park, Conference Avenue, Portishead, Bristol BS20 7LZ

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Staff use observations and assessments well to build an individualised curriculum that supports children's interests and next steps in learning successfully. Children love sharing books, such as 'Where's my Teddy?' They listen attentively and respond keenly to questions posed. Staff skilfully help older children to talk about their own teddy bears to help them make links with their own experiences. Children use mathematical language well to compare and describe the different-sized bears. Staff use the opportunities that arise well to help children explore different emotions. Children offer suggestions about what makes them scared.

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The provision is good

Children feel safe. They become familiar with the daily routines and rhythms of the day from an early age. For example, familiar songs mark changes in the day, such as to tidy up, to wash hands or to line up for outdoor play. Older babies are excited to make choices about the songs that they sing, reaching for objects in the song bag. They giggle happily, anticipating the 'pop' of the bubbles. Older babies thoroughly enjoy exploring the musical instruments to accompany familiar songs. Staff show children how to use the instruments, for example the castanets, in different ways. Babies explore and find different ways to make sounds, such as tapping a wooden block on the castanets, smiling happily at their achievements.

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need to do better?

n The curriculum is well designed and helps children to build their skills for future learning. The positive interactions from attentive staff help children achieve in all areas of their learning. For example, young children follow instructions well to sort shapes and post them correctly with good guidance and support from staff. The curriculum supports children to be confident communicators. Staff are beginning to use their training and various resources, such as visual reminders and sign language, to better support the less confident children. n Older children keenly share what they know about the importance of oral health and show how to brush their teeth. However, there are interruptions to their learning, and staff do not always help children to link their learning to build on what they already know. n Young children gain confidence in their movements. They find different ways to climb and descend the raised areas in the garden, under the watchful eye of

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staff. Children challenge themselves well, for example, to cross stepping stones and to climb the climbing frame. They confidently ask for help when needed, reaching for a hand to help them balance. n Children gain good independence. For example, babies make good attempts to feed themselves. Older children clear their lunch plates and scrape unfinished food into the recycling bin. Children understand why they need to wear sun hats outside and apply sun cream independently. Staff meet children's care needs

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19 June 2024 efficiently. n Children behave well. Staff support those children who need extra help to self- regulate well. They try and test strategies effectively to see which work best for individual children. This means beneficial support can be provided consistently to help children re-engage in their learning and build friendships. n There are good partnerships with parents. In particular, staff work closely with parents to meet children's health and additional needs. Parents engage in a detailed handover at drop-off and collection times with a familiar member of staff, who knows their children well. Staff share regular updates through the online app and hold parents' evenings to share children's learning. Staff encourage continued learning at home, for example through story sacks and 'Our class bear'. n There is good security throughout the nursery. Parents understand not to let visitors into the setting. Staff supervise children closely and maintain a safe

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environment for children to play. When minor accidents occur, staff administer treatment, provide cuddles and consider changes to the environment. They promptly inform parents using the online app. n The provider ensures the management team has the skills to fulfil its role. Managers have good oversight of what works well in the nursery and what needs to improve. For example, they are currently evaluating the outdoor provision and encouraging staff to reflect on how this supports the curriculum to ensure it meets all children's needs.

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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 review the organisation of group times to challenge children further and help them link their learning in meaningful ways n embed training and coaching to enable staff to support children's communication and language skills consistently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2701741 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 10349057 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 118 Number of children on roll 81 Name of registered person Nursery Village Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01174523860 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Quays Park Nursery registered in 2022. It operates from a two-storey building in Portishead, North Somerset. The nursery opens from 7.30am until 6pm throughout the year. It is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The nursery employs 14 members of staff to work directly with the children. Of these, two hold qualified teacher status, one holds an early years qualification at level 6, six hold early years qualifications at level 3 and four hold qualifications at level 2.

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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 manager took the inspector on a learning walk and discussed the curriculum intent. n The inspector spoke with parents and children during the inspection and considered their views. n The inspector observed staff interactions with children and discussed their learning. n The inspector conducted professional discussions with the leadership and management team and with staff, including the designated safeguarding lead and the special educational needs coordinator. n A sample of documentation was discussed and observed.

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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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