St Wilfrid's Nursery Ltd

Inspection of St Wilfrid's Nursery Ltd St. Wilfrids School, St. Wilfrids Terrace, Longridge, PRESTON PR3 3WQ

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children are safe and well cared for in this small and supportive nursery. They play and learn happily together under the care of kind staff. The provider has developed good oversight of the nursery and works alongside staff to ensure that the quality of care and education continues to improve. Since the last inspection leaders have worked hard to make the necessary improvements.

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The provision is good

Staff interact sensitively with children and help them to develop an abundance of personal and social skills. Children learn how to look after their hygiene by learning to wash their hands. They undertake tasks such as tidying away their own equipment and displaying their drawings for all to see. Consequently, children become confident and responsible learners.

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The provision is good

Staff are excellent role models for children. They skilfully teach children how to be kind and considerate. For instance, staff clearly explain to children why they need to share the magnifying glasses. They also teach children how to be very gentle with the creatures they find in the garden. Staff encourage children to develop an awareness of the needs of others as they discuss why some children cannot eat the same yoghurt as their friends. Staff promote children's cultural backgrounds by celebrating relevant festivals and events. This helps children to learn about and respect others.

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need to do better?

n There have been significant improvements to the leadership and management of the nursery since the last inspection. Staff now benefit from a well-planned training programme to ensure they are able to fulfil their roles with confidence and skill. Staff understand how to keep children safe and have developed their knowledge of how young children learn. n Leaders place emphasis on the development of children's knowledge of their community and the wider world around them. Staff plan meaningful opportunities such as 'Walk Out Wednesdays' and 'Forest Fridays'. These experiences help children to engage with others and learn about new places such as parks, cafes and places of worship. n The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong. Staff develop professional relationships with other agencies to ensure that children's needs are identified early. Staff assess children's speech

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need to do better?

and language development. If children show a delay in their speech language or communication, staff deliver activities to help them gain the skills they need. All children receive appropriate support to help them succeed. n Leaders have devised a broad curriculum that focuses on helping children to develop school readiness skills. For instance, staff teach children mathematical

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need to do better?

10 September 2024 concepts such as counting. However, the provider does not ensure that all staff understand the building blocks of knowledge that children need to learn. This does not fully enhance children's individual learning. n Staff have planned the routine to allow children extended periods of time to freely choose their own play and learning. This helps children to develop their problem-solving abilities and builds their self-confidence. Children have high self- esteem which helps them become confident learners who are willing to have a go and try new things. n Staff plan an appropriate literacy curriculum. They focus on a 'book of the week'. Children enjoy looking at the pictures in the books during their play. Staff introduce key words and phrases. This helps children to learn language. However, the provider has not fully considered how effectively this is implemented for all children. For example, some children do not have the

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opportunity to listen to a story without other distractions. n Children thoroughly enjoy spending time in the outdoor area. Staff encourage children to develop their gross-motor skills and spatial awareness. Children keenly manoeuvre large tyres and carry blocks to create their own obstacle courses. Children develop secure physical skills to support their onward good health and education. n Parents are very satisfied with the support they receive from the setting. They feel their children are happy and comment that they 'love to attend'. Staff effectively share with information with parents about their children's development. This means parents understand how their children are developing in line with expectations.

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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 support staff to further develop their understanding of the small components of the curriculum that children should learn and when n review the implementation of the literacy curriculum to ensure that all children benefit from uninterrupted time to share books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419431 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10352117 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 25 Number of children on roll 32 Name of registered person St. Wilfrid's Nursery

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reference number

Telephone number 01772785255 Date of previous inspection 30 April 2024

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Information about this early years setting

St Wilfrid's Nursery Ltd registered in 2010. The nursery is situated in Longridge, Preston. The nursery is open each weekday, from 7.45am to 5.45pm, during term time. There are six members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6 and five hold level 3. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The deputy manager, manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. 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 manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation during snack time. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. 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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