Haslingden Community Link

Inspection of Haslingden Community Link Bury Road, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancashire BB4 5PG

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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 at this nursery create a welcoming environment that feels like a 'home from home'. All children are warmly welcomed as they arrive and show that they are eager to start their day. Children have built close attachments with staff and demonstrate that they are happy and settled. They listen carefully to staff and their behaviour is very good. Staff understand children's care needs and do all they can to help children feel secure. For example, staff in the baby room try to follow sleep routines from home as much as possible so that children receive a consistent routine. Staff in the toddler room support children to understand their feelings and regulate their emotions. Staff in the pre-school room encourage children to be independent and make their own choices.

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The provision is good

The curriculum is well planned and supports children to develop new skills and embed new knowledge. Staff carefully consider how to structure and sequence children's learning. For example, staff support babies to develop their physical skills by using balance bikes. Staff encourage children in the toddler room to build with construction blocks. Staff in the pre-school room encourage children to identify and write the letters in their name. Children are engaged in play and are active learners. These opportunities help children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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need to do better?

n Communication and language are promoted well. Staff support children to cut up a wide variety of vegetables and talk about the texture and scent. Older children carry out investigations and talk about the differences between cooked and uncooked eggs. However, at times, staff give children too much information at once, which results in children losing interest. On these occasions, children's learning is less precisely supported. n Staff plan a range of interesting learning opportunities for children indoors. For example, children in the toddler room giggle with anticipation as they wait to find out what items staff have hidden inside a bucket. Staff skilfully reveal the objects and introduce new vocabulary to children. However, opportunities for children to learn outside are not as well planned. This does not support children who prefer to learn outdoors. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well.

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need to do better?

Staff complete observations of children and assess where they may need some additional support. This means that any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified. Staff ensure that any funding which children receive is well spent. This directly supports children's care and learning needs and helps them to make good progress. n Staff are positive role models and consistently promote positive behaviour. They

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12 August 2024 model expectations, give children gentle reminders, teach the importance of sharing, and help children to manage disputes. As a result, children move around the setting carefully, share resources and consider the needs of others. Children are developing an understanding of their own emotions and are very well behaved. n Healthy lifestyles are promoted. Children enjoy a varied menu with freshly prepared meals every day. They understand that you need to drink water in warm weather. Children enjoy daily outdoor play, dance and yoga. They have recently taken part in a 'mini Olympics' and have learned new skills such as dribbling a ball through cones. Children are beginning to understand the positive effects of exercise on well-being. n Partnerships with parents are good. Staff exchange lots of information about children's development and share ideas so that parents can support children's learning at home. Parents are very complimentary and share that their child 'has

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need to do better?

developed in confidence' and that all the staff are 'lovely'. These partnerships help to promote a consistency of care for children. n Staff have forged good partnerships with other professionals. They invite teachers into nursery to talk about children's needs as they leave for school. They make referrals to other professionals, such as specialist teachers and speech and language therapists. These partnerships help children to receive the support they need. n Leadership and management are very good. Senior leaders nurture the staff team to support well-being and collaborative working. All staff have recently received a handwritten letter from leaders celebrating their strengths and contribution to the team. Staff share they feel supported and are happy in their roles. There is a strong focus on continued professional development to refresh and develop staff knowledge. This helps to improve things even further for

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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 ensure that staff have a clear understanding of the learning intent of planned activities, in order to enhance children's development n strengthen outdoor learning opportunities, so that children who prefer to learn outside can do so in their preferred environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 309835 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10355348 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 91 Number of children on roll 28 Name of registered person Haslingden Community Link

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reference number

Telephone number 01706 230116 Date of previous inspection 27 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Haslingden Community Link registered in 2000. It is situated in Haslingden, Lancashire and is managed by a private limited company. The nursery employs 20 members of childcare staff. Of these, 14 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. It provides funded 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 manager and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the provider. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and spoke to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked with staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the manager, deputy manager and the head of centre about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector carried out three joint observations with the manager and room leaders. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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