King Edward Road Nursery

Inspection of King Edward Road Nursery King Edward Road, Minehead TA24 5JA

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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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children settle quickly into nursery life. They benefit from an effective key-person system. Familiar staff know children well and plan a curriculum that meets their interests and next steps in learning successfully. Children make secure bonds and feel safe. When the youngest children accurately identify that a cow goes 'moo' and find the corresponding farm animal, they receive praise and encouragement. This helps children develop high levels of self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Staff adapt the curriculum well to provide opportunities for quieter times that meet children's individual needs. For example, older children enjoy sharing the sensory cards with staff who know them well and can help them make connections, building on their knowledge. Staff give children clear instructions, and children engage happily in tidying away. They persevere and solve problems when the cards do not fit in the box.

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The provision is good

Staff design a well-thought-out environment to encourage children's independent explorations. For example, toddlers investigate the sand with confidence. They play imaginatively, digging and patting the sand to hide their train. They excitedly share their achievements, for example the new patterns they have made with the spade. Children are fully engaged in their learning.

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The provision is good

Older children design well together with large construction blocks. They listen to each other's ideas and create ramps for their cars. They consider what to do if the wind blows the ramps down. Staff question children well and provide prompts to help them resolve minor dilemmas.

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need to do better?

n The curriculum is well designed and offers children a good balance of experiences across all areas of learning. The curriculum carefully considers those who need additional support, and all children make good progress from their starting points. There is good partnership with parents and other professionals to ensure staff consistently meet and support children's developmental and care needs. n The senior managers have good oversight of what works well in the nursery. They evaluate practice consistently and establish accurate improvement plans to improve outcomes for children. There is good support for staff in their professional development. Staff are clear on their roles and responsibilities. They receive effective coaching and guidance, especially to improve the quality of their interactions with children. For example, staff working with young children challenge the most able children effectively to recall and repeat familiar phrases

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need to do better?

in stories, giving them the confidence to share their knowledge.

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need to do better?

2 July 2024 n Staff use books well within their curriculum. They entice young children to think about what makes them scared, such as 'stomping elephants'. Children engage well and listen attentively. Staff question them well and children think of solutions for when they are scared, such as holding hands or telling their parent. Older children enjoy sharing 'The Colour Monster' book as they learn about emotions. They confidently make faces to represent each emotion and receive praise for their attempts. n Overall, children behave well and are kind to each other, for example holding their friend's hand to help them outside. However, staff do not always consider how to encourage older children to remain focused in group activities and to understand behavioural expectations to avoid unnecessary disruptions. As yet, staff do not consistently use the tools available to them, such as visual timelines and other non-verbal strategies.

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need to do better?

n Children are familiar with routines. The youngest children know when it is time to share the song bag and understand they sit together and listen. They enjoy selecting objects from the bag, making choices for themselves. They engage well, initially. Children enjoy taking turns to take the duck pictures from the board. Staff model language well, commentating on children's actions and encouraging them to count how many ducks remain. However, staff do not consider the length of activities, and children sit for too long, losing interest in the story that follows. n There are robust arrangements to ensure staff are suitable for their role and receive effective induction training. Staff understand and implement policies and procedures that keep children safe, such as the safe collection of children and effective monitoring of children's attendance. Staff use effective risk assessments so the children remain safe and closely supervised. They help

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need to do better?

children to understand what keeps them safe, such as the importance of wearing sun cream and sun hats.

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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 ensure children remain engaged in their learning n support staff further to embed the nursery's strategies to support children's communication and language skills even further and for older children to understand behavioural expectations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543246 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 10307777 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 40 Number of children on roll 74 Name of registered person Beacon Educational Mat Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01643 704191 Date of previous inspection 3 August 2023

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Information about this early years setting

King Edward Road Nursery registered in 2017. It operates from purpose-built accommodation in Minehead, Somerset. It opens 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 50 weeks of the year. The nursery offers funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. It employs 12 members of staff, 11 of whom hold relevant qualifications at level 2 and above.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued 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 they discussed the curriculum intent. n The inspector spoke with parents and children during the inspection and read parents' written testimonials, considering 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 staff, including the designated safeguarding lead. 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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