Little Learners at Greenhall

Inspection of Little Learners at Greenhall Green Hall Nursery, Second Avenue, Stafford ST16 1PS

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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

Staff greet children warmly as they arrive at the nursery. Children separate from their parents with ease. Staff create a nurturing and welcoming environment, where children are given lots of praise and encouragement to support their self- esteem and confidence. As a result, children are happy and settled. Staff get to know all the children well. Successful settling-in processes help staff to find out valuable information that assists children to settle quickly into nursery life. Staff build lovely relationships with children and provide a range of activities to engage them and support their learning. For example, babies sit and sing songs, such as 'Row, Row, Row Your Boat', adding actions as they join in enthusiastically, laughing and smiling.

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The provision is good

Staff have high expectations of what children can achieve. Children benefit from a very well-thought-out curriculum that reflects all areas of learning. Staff plan interesting activities and provide appropriate next steps to build on what children already know and can do. Children are eager to join in with these enjoyable activities, which means that they develop positive attitudes to learning. They learn about healthy lifestyles and enjoy daily opportunities to go outside for fresh air. Staff teach children about diversity and help them to understand what makes them unique.

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need to do better?

n Leaders are committed to providing the best possible care and education for all children. They lead a well-qualified team of staff who share their vision. Leaders are dedicated to continuous improvement and provide training and professional development opportunities for staff. The impact of this is beginning to be evident in staff's developing knowledge and in children's outcomes. n Staff role model positive behaviour with the children. Children are well behaved. They know what is expected of them and, therefore, can follow the routine. Children use good manners, are kind and considerate to each other and are beginning to learn to take turns and share resources. n Children enjoy the many opportunities to develop their physical skills, both indoors and outdoors. Children access bicycles to practise their pedalling and balancing skills, which supports their core muscle development. Children develop fine motor skills by using tweezers to move objects from one bowl to another.

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n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive very good support. Staff know the children incredibly well and recognise how best to support their development. They work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure all children make good progress from their starting points. n Staff actively look for ways to develop children's understanding of the world

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need to do better?

13 August 2024 around them and of communities and families beyond their own. They broaden children's experiences by providing activities that reflect different cultures and world events, such as creating their own Olympic games. n Staff teach children about healthy living and emotions. For example, children use happy and sad face masks to show how they are feeling, and pre-school children talk about how they feel about moving to their new school. This supports children's mental well-being. n Staff generally recognise the need to develop children's independence and self- care skills. Staff provide opportunities in the daily routine for children to practise these. For example, toddlers confidently feed themselves at snack time and older children pour their own drinks and serve themselves snacks. This helps children to secure their independence. n Overall, staff support children's communication skills effectively. With babies,

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need to do better?

they role model good language skills, speaking slowly and clearly so babies can repeat key words. With older children, staff encourage children to share their views and ideas. However, at times, some staff ask limiting questions that do not challenge and extend children's thinking skills further. n Staff work well with parents and keep them involved and up to date with their children's learning. Parents receive regular photos and observations through an online app and are invited to regular progress meetings at the nursery. Staff also share ideas to support children's learning at home. Parents confirm that their children achieve well, and they value the good support they receive from the friendly and approachable staff team.

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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 provide children with more time to think and respond to questions and challenges, to extend their learning even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2683030 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10356444 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 73 Number of children on roll 73 Name of registered person The Creative Learning Partnership Trust

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reference number

Telephone number 01785 246159 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Learners at Greenhall registered in June 2022 and is located in Staffordshire. The nursery employs 17 members of childcare staff. Of these, two have qualified teacher status, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 6, seven hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, and five hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year around, from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery 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 nursery lead, deputy manager, manager and 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 special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. 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 carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity with the manager.

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n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. 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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