Roade Day Nursery

Inspection of Roade Day Nursery Elizabeth Woodville School North Campus, Stratford Road, Northampton NN7 2LP

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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 are caring and nurturing. They build strong relationships with children and their families. Children show they feel comfortable as they are happy and settled throughout the day. Younger children approach staff for a cuddle if they need one. Older children feel confident to talk to staff about how they are feeling. Staff model how to use their manners, and children are polite. They wait for all their friends to be served before beginning to eat their meals. Staff support children to share and take turns.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a well planned curriculum. Staff prepare children for their next stage of learning, and older children show they are ready to start school. Staff teach children about the world around them and read books that celebrate diversity. Children learn to celebrate their own uniqueness and be accepting when people are different. Staff sing familiar songs and nursery rhymes with children to help support their language skills. Children enjoy a range of creative activities and make their own medals from shiny paper and ribbon after completing an obstacle course outside. Staff compare the medals to those they have recently seen on television at the Olympics. Staff support children's physical development skills as they teach young children how to climb steps safely.

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need to do better?

n Older children become increasingly independent. They wash their hands and faces before mealtimes. Staff support them to recognise their name as they choose their seat at the table. Staff model how to use knives and forks correctly, and children copy this well. Children begin to recognise their own belongings as they find their sun hats before going outside. n On the whole, staff manage children's behaviour well. Leaders have recently introduced a new system for behaviour management, which they feel is working well. When children display unwanted behaviour, staff quickly intervene and ask children to stop. However, staff do not always explain to children why their behaviour is unacceptable. This means that children do not always understand why they cannot do things, or further their understanding of right and wrong. n Staff support children's communication and language skills well. The staff who work with the youngest children are particularly skilful with their interactions.

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They thoughtfully adapt their speech and choice of vocabulary to suit the developmental stage of each child. Staff model words correctly when children struggle, and they encourage children to use new words. As a result, children are becoming increasingly confident communicators and able to express their needs. n Overall, staff know their key children very well. They consider specific next steps in learning for each child and support their development well. Staff show they

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need to do better?

13 August 2024 are able to adapt their teaching during group activities to provide each child with tailored learning and help them make progress towards their next steps. However, when a child's key person is absent, other staff are not always clear about what the key person wants the child to learn or how to fully support their development. n Staff are knowledgeable and passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They liaise with a range of other professionals to ensure all children receive the help they need and the best possible support to help them make progress. Staff identify potential delays in children's learning swiftly and share this information with parents. They create targeted learning plans for children who need them, and have a close oversight to ensure that gaps in learning are not widening. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Staff consistently share information about

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children's learning and the progress they make. Parents speak highly of the communication they receive from the nursery and say they feel supported to help their children's learning at home. Parents praise the friendly staff and speak positively of the many opportunities they receive to visit the nursery for special events and to spend time with their child and their key person. n Leaders prioritise staff well-being. They ensure staff feel valued and supported. Staff feel appreciated and say that leaders help them to develop their practice and offer a range of training opportunities.

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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 further staff skills to consistently provide children with explanations about unwanted behaviour so that children are able to develop an awareness of the consequences of their actions n review the systems for information- sharing between staff so that all children receive tailored teaching and learning at all times, including when their key person is absent.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499551 Local authority West Northamptonshire Inspection number 10360447 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 68 Number of children on roll 95 Name of registered person Roade Day Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01604 861190 Date of previous inspection 3 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Roade Day Nursery registered in 2016 and is located in Roade, Northamptonshire. The nursery employs 19 members of childcare staff, of whom 15 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. It 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 nominated individual and the inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the manager. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n Parents shared their views on 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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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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