Play 'n' Learn Nurseries Limited

Inspection of Play 'n' Learn Nurseries Limited 115 Newport Road, Stafford ST16 1DA

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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

Children flourish in this warm and nurturing nursery. Staff are kind and attentive towards children, which helps them to settle in swiftly. They adapt their approach to meet each child's individual needs. Children quickly become confident to approach new people to ask questions, showing their sense of security.

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The provision is good

Staff plan and provide a rich and varied curriculum for children. This supports every child, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to become well-prepared for the next stage in their learning. Children learn mathematical concepts through pretend play. They use different sized scoops to fill up containers that they pretend are ice creams. Older children enjoy listening to a story staff read to them about aliens and underpants. Older children confidently count the number of underpants in the illustration up to 20.

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The provision is good

Children thrive in the exciting outdoor learning environment where they develop an array of physical skills. Children learn how to take turns as they throw, kick and catch balls, and ride on a seesaw. They practise jumping on a trampoline and crawling through tunnels. Children develop their coordination skills by using balance bikes to move around and negotiate spaces. They independently use jugs to pour their own drinks.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and managers are dedicated to giving every child the best possible nursery experience. The manager is highly reflective and has an accurate oversight of the quality of provision. She has already identified some minor inconsistencies in staff's teaching skills and has plans in place to provide further support. That said, these plans are still in their infancy and have not yet been fully embedded to raise the quality of teaching consistently to the highest level. n Children are supported to learn about how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Staff talk to children during activities about the impact of food on their bodies, such as the effect that sugar has on their teeth. Children practise using toothbrushes to clean the teeth on dolls. Staff talk to them about the importance of brushing their own teeth and introduce them to the role of a dentist. Children follow good hygiene routines at mealtimes, such as learning how to wash their own hands.

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need to do better?

n Children who have SEND receive high-quality support. The coordinator liaises with other professionals in a timely way and devises individualised plans that focus on their specific needs. Staff understand how to successfully implement these so that every child reaches their potential. n Children generally behave well because staff set clear expectations and boundaries. When children become frustrated and struggle to express themselves, staff gently remind them how to communicate using their words.

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need to do better?

8 July 2024 Staff are quick to help children to resolve conflicts with their friends, which supports children to gradually learn how to do this for themselves. n Staff know children well. They complete observations and assessments of children's development and use this to identify what each child needs to learn next. Staff use this information to plan and provide a range of activities and experiences that support children to make good progress in their learning. However, some children are less confident in choosing their own play. As a result, they sometimes spend more time wandering around or watching others, which means they do not benefit as much from the experiences on offer. n Staff provide high levels of support for children's communication and language development. They model the names of animals that younger children play with and give them time to try and repeat these. Staff often introduce new words to

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children during their play, such as 'vanilla', and take every opportunity to sing songs and rhymes. Consequently, children become fluent and confident communicators. n Parents are very complimentary about the nursery. They say that staff are friendly and welcoming, and that their children love attending. Parents receive information about their child's care and learning through an online app, which helps to provide continuity between nursery and home. n Staff comment that they feel well supported by leaders and managers. The provider has high regard for staff's well-being and provides access to external support for any staff who may need this. Regular supervision opportunities are provided to discuss staff's continuous professional development and to focus on the progress and interests of individual children.

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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 embed the arrangements for the coaching and support for all staff to raise the quality of teaching consistently to the highest level n explore ways to support children who are less confident to become more consistently engaged in their play and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2750902 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10352890 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 55 Number of children on roll 67 Name of registered person Play 'N' Learn Nurseries Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07523742728 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Play 'n' Learn Nurseries Limited registered in 2023. It is situated in Stafford. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery employs 12 members of staff. Of these, one holds a qualification at level 6, six hold qualifications at level 3 and two hold qualifications at level 2. The nursery is in receipt of early education funding for two-, three-, and four-year- old children.

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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 and inspector completed a learning walk to gather information about how the provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Parents spoke to the inspector and provided their views of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors to assess the impact of this on children's learning. n The manager and inspector completed a joint observation to evaluate to effectiveness of teaching. n The inspector held a meeting with the nominated individual, manager and deputy manager and looked at relevant documentation and evidence of staff

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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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