The Red House Nursery

Inspection of The Red House Nursery 38 Smithills Croft Road, BOLTON BL1 6LN

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

The nursery provides a welcoming and nurturing environment for children to thrive. Children are settled and happy. Staff teach children to confidently express themselves. Staff have warm and caring relationships with children. For example, babies enjoy frequent cuddles with staff. Behaviour is good. Children listen intently and follow instructions enthusiastically. Staff use lots of praise and encouragement when children show positive behaviour.

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The provision is good

Staff know the children well and tailor learning to meet their individual needs. This helps to ensure that children make good progress. Staff teach children a wide variety of skills. For example, children learn basic first aid and what action to take in an emergency. A key part of the nursery's curriculum is introducing children to new experiences. For example, pre-school children try a range of tropical fruits. They talk excitedly about the smells and textures and confidently taste new things.

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The provision is good

Staff encourage children to develop a love of books. They use picture books to soothe babies, and pre-school children enjoy a variety of books independently. There is strong support for children's well-being and mental health. For example, pre-school children consider what makes them strong, brave and happy.

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need to do better?

n The nursery's curriculum intent is clear. Staff help children to build on what they already know in sequence. For example, babies are taught to wash their hands in a bowl. Pre-school children continue to develop their independence skills and thoroughly wash their hands with minimal support, demonstrating a secure knowledge about the importance of good handwashing practices. This means that children's knowledge and skills develop over time. n Staff help children to get ready for their transition to school. Teachers from local schools visit children in the nursery. Staff read books to support children's understanding of transitions, focusing on understanding their emotions. This helps children to be well prepared for school. n The nursery makes timely referrals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff form close relationships with children with SEND and know them very well. However, the implementation of strategies to

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need to do better?

support all children's unique needs is not always consistent. Consequently, staff do not always fully enhance children's learning experiences. n Staff plan activities which capture the children's interests. However, they do not always adapt learning experiences appropriately to meet children's needs. For example, toddlers take part in an activity with spray bottles that are too big for them to hold. This means that children lack control over where they spray. As a result, children are not always able to fully participate and engage in planned

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30 August 2024 learning experiences. n There is strong support for children's communication and language development. For example, staff introduce children to the names of sea creatures as they play with sand and water. Staff narrate activities and repeat key words to children. This helps children to become confident communicators. n Staff help children to develop excellent independence skills. Children understand the importance of self-care. For example, pre-school children show great pride as they stand in front of a mirror and carefully clean their faces after meals. This helps children to become skilled in self-care routines. n There is a strong curriculum for personal, social and emotional development. For example, children take part in small-group activities where they talk about what makes them unique. Children discuss what makes them special, which helps them to develop positive self-esteem and a strong sense of self.

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need to do better?

n Staff help children to develop an in-depth understanding of equality and diversity. Children learn about other cultures and languages, such as Spanish. They learn how to communicate with people who are hearing-impaired by using sign language. Children learn about opticians and why some people wear glasses. This helps to promote an inclusive environment for all children and staff. n Staff provide engaging activities that capture children's attention. For example, children develop their small-muscle skills and learn about textures as they use dough to make their own 'sunflowers'. This helps children to develop positive attitudes towards learning. n Staff undertake training to support their professional development. The nursery provides a supportive environment for staff who are eager to develop their skills and practice. This means that staff practice improves over time. n The nursery works closely with parents to support children's learning at home.

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need to do better?

For example, staff share what children have been working on so that parents can follow this up at home. This helps to ensure a consistent approach to children's learning and progress.

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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 develop training for staff to enhance their knowledge of strategies to support all children's unique needs n enhance the implementation of the curriculum and support staff to adapt learning experiences to consistently meet children's individual needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355644 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10351206 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 49 Number of children on roll 51 Name of registered person Bailey Education Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01204 840484 Date of previous inspection 16 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The Red House Nursery registered in 2007. It employs 14 members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 6, six hold qualifications at level 3, and three hold qualifications at level 2. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday for 51 weeks a year. Sessions are from 8am to 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 nursery 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 nursery. n The manager and the inspector had a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children communicated with 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 inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views with the inspector. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager. n The manager provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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