Fledglings Day Nursery (Fishponds) Ltd

Inspection of Fledglings Day Nursery (Fishponds) Ltd 25 Oldbury Court Road, Bristol BS16 2HH

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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 build strong bonds with staff. They very much enjoy their time at this relaxed and friendly family-run nursery. Staff show genuine interest in the children. They are attentive and caring. Babies and children settle in easily, quickly finding interesting activities and exploring confidently. Children gain key skills, and older children are well prepared for their move on to school. Staff model words and language to children at key moments to extend their vocabulary, play and learning. Older children learn to use descriptive words, such as 'fizzing' and 'bubbling' as they describe their pretend lava they have created with chalk, sand and water. Older babies and toddlers learn the names of ice creams as they play imaginatively in the garden. They count items with staff and interact and cooperate well with their friends.

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The provision is good

Staff focus closely on progressing children's development. They work as a team to plan experiences and activities. They take note of children's 'sparkly' moments, such as new skills they need to practise or their current interests. They use these to enhance and customise their curriculum. Children's creative interests and ideas are inspired well. Older boys are eager to draw treasure maps. Staff model techniques, and children are fascinated to 'age' their map with items such as wet tea bags. Younger children relish exploring sensory activities such as water play and develop their motor skills well as they collect and pour the water.

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need to do better?

n The provider and her staff team show dedication to providing the best they can for children and families that use their provision. They are passionate about the work that they do. Staff well-being is made a high-priority, and there are many long-standing staff members. Staff value the considerable support they receive. They undertake a range of training, including degree-level qualifications. They develop their skills and use these to extend the provision they provide for the children. n Staff know children well. Key persons observe children as they play, taking note of children's achievements and outlining any gaps in their learning. They act promptly if children are behind expected development. They liaise with children's parents and seek advice from outside professionals to outline suitable support and get children the help they need. n Staff take time to involve parents in all aspects. Parents enjoy the leisurely drop-

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off arrangements, chatting to staff and sharing changes to children's routines. Staff lead regular parents' evenings and share information through messages and the nursery's online system. They hold extra meetings as needed, ensuring that children receive a very consistent approach to their care and learning. Parents comment that staff really know and care about the children and they

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20 August 2024 create a very welcoming environment where children thrive. n Children's literacy development is encouraged throughout the nursery. Babies and children confidently and independently select books to look at and snuggle in to listen to a story with staff. Areas are set up thoughtfully to encourage children's imagination through stories. Older children have great fun as they create a pretend cave and excitedly act out parts of their favourite story about a bear. n Staff support children's independence and sense of responsibility effectively, offering lots of encouragement and praise as children try to master skills. Babies use cutlery successfully. Toddlers proudly chop bits of banana for their snack and pour their own drinks. Pre-school children serve themselves lunch and show considerable skills as they succeed in picking up the roast potatoes with a pair of tongs. n Staff provide interesting activities for children. Babies enjoy singing sessions,

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and toddlers confidently try yoga poses. Older children listen well and coordinate their movements during parachute games. However, occasionally, staff do not adapt their support effectively to engage all of the children consistently and extend their learning as much as possible. n Staff thoughtfully promote children's physical well-being. Babies wear suitable waterproof clothing so they are comfortable and dry as they explore the garden on a wet day. Toddlers are sensitively helped to get the rest they need. They relax listening to a story, snuggling happily with staff and drifting off to sleep. Older children enjoy the physical opportunities in the gardens and soft-play room, building their physical strength and coordination. n Staff offer close effective support to help children learn to manage their emotions, share toys and play appropriately with their friends. Toddlers learn to follow routines and boundaries. They listen respectfully to staff and adapt their

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actions appropriately, such as sitting down while they are eating their snack. Older children move around the nursery appropriately and follow routines well. They have fun as they march in line like soldiers with staff along the corridor.

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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 help staff to adapt their support, engaging all children consistently and extending their learning as much as possible.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2676694 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10354801 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 63 Number of children on roll 93 Name of registered person Fledglings Day Nursery (Fishponds) Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01179393398 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Fledglings Day Nursery (Fishponds) Ltd opened in 1987. It re-registered in 2022 as a limited company and is located in Bristol. The nursery operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. There are 22 members of staff who work with the children. Two have qualified teacher status, one holds an appropriate qualification at level 6, three hold qualifications at level 5, 10 hold qualifications at level 3 and three are qualified at level 2. The nursery provides funded places for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 inspector viewed all areas and discussed with the provider how these areas are used. n The provider and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector observed the children and staff and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector discussed the leadership and management of the nursery with the provider. n Parents shared their views on the provision with the inspector. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including suitability checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications. n The provider discussed their safety and child protection procedures, and safeguarding discussions were held with members of the staff team.

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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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