Bossy Boots Creche

Inspection of Bossy Boots Creche 4 Parks Yard, Off Silver Street, Bury, Lancashire BL9 0EX

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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

The manager is passionate about the flexible childcare service the nursery provides for parents in the local community. She is dedicated to providing a homely, family- friendly nursery. On arrival, children separate from their parents with confidence. They quickly settle down to play with the support of the caring and attentive staff team. Children demonstrate that they feel safe, secure and ready to learn.

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The provision is good

Overall, the manager and staff plan an ambitious curriculum. The environment is well resourced and is regularly adapted to reflect children's interests and developmental needs. Children enjoy a wide range of activities. For example, younger children help the adults to set up an indoor obstacle course. They clap and giggle in anticipation. Children confidently navigate the course. They crawl, climb and balance, moving all parts of their body. This activity helps to develop their agility, balance and problem-solving skills. Older children go on a treasure hunt. They test their understanding of language as they listen carefully and solve simple clues. They cheer with excitement when they find the hidden objects. Staff support children to behave well effectively. They use a calm approach and gently encourage younger children to share toys and space together. Older children demonstrate a clear understanding of the behaviour expectations of staff. For example, they listen

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The provision is good

carefully to each other. They take pride in helping and tidying up.

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need to do better?

n In general, children's language is supported effectively. For example, children experience lots of stories and singing in their daily routine. The manager has led initiatives that encourage reading at home. However, at times, some staff do not consistently use questioning techniques that encourage children's thinking. As a result, children do not always have the opportunity to speak in more detail and practise their developing language skills. n The manager and staff know the children well. On the whole, they have designed a curriculum that gives children the knowledge and skills required for the next stage of their learning. However, the educational programme for mathematics is not as well sequenced as the programmes for other areas of learning. For example, children are taught to recognise numerals to 10 and beyond before they have grasped a firm understanding of different quantities and how numbers relate to each other. As a result, children's understanding of

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number is not built on in a sequential way. n Parents value the flexible care offered by the nursery. They say they are happy with the progress made by their children. The staff have a strong partnership with parents. For example, when staff identify possible speech delays, they speak to parents promptly and share ideas of how parents can help their child at home. This consistency helps children to catch up and close any gaps in their

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4 July 2024 language skills. n Children learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle. All children take part in a toothbrushing scheme to promote good oral health. Children enjoy brushing their teeth daily and are taught how to do this effectively. Staff talk to children about healthy eating and provide healthy lunch box ideas for parents. Children get plenty of fresh air and regular exercise indoors and outdoors. This helps to promote children's overall good health and well-being. n The town centre location of the nursery offers rich opportunities for active learning. Children enjoy regular outings to the park, library and museum. They explore objects from the past and express their ideas by immersing themselves in play and dressing up. These experiences help children to make links to what they already know and deepen their understanding of the world around them. n The manager and her staff have a positive attitude towards continuous

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improvement. As a small, close team, they work alongside each other, observing practice and reflecting on children's development. Regular supervision meetings are used to discuss how the needs of children can be best supported. The manager uses staff supervision sessions to check on staff well-being and identify any training opportunities. As a result, there is a happy and proactive culture in place.

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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 strengthen the use of questioning techniques to extend children's language and thinking skills consistently n support staff to enhance their understanding of how young children learn mathematics in order to build successfully on what children already know and can do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY276600 Local authority Bury Inspection number 10346981 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 20 Number of children on roll 27 Name of registered person Valentine, Donna Louise

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reference number

Telephone number 0161 764 1264 Date of previous inspection 17 August 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Bossy Boots Creche registered in 2004. The setting employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, two staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and one holds a qualification at level 2. The provider holds a qualification at level 4. The setting opens Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8.30am until 5.30pm. The setting 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 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 deputy manager, the manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children spoke to 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 manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity. n The inspector considered the views of parents during the inspection.

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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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