Bloomsbury on the Beach Day Nursery

Inspection of Bloomsbury on the beach Units 3 & 4, 300 Madeira Drive, Brighton BN2 1BX

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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 arrive happy and settle quickly at this well-organised, engaging provision. Staff hold children in high regard and foster positive relationships to help them feel safe and secure. Staff work hard to get to know each child and their family well. This enables key persons to gain the information they need to plan and tailor effective educational programmes that meet children's individual needs. Leaders and staff are ambitious for all children and strive to ensure that those with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the support they need to help them catch up.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and are eager to explore what is on offer, showing high levels of confidence as they participate in a range of enriching activities. For example, children join in with gusto, singing along to the words they know while staff sing and play guitar to them during group times. This provides children a wonderful opportunity to hear a wide range of language in different contexts.

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The provision is good

Staff use a variety of teaching techniques to help children learn knowledge and skills. For example, staff explain and model to children how to use small tools. Children show high levels of concentration as they practise using knives and peelers to prepare vegetables for their teatime autumnal soup. This activity builds on children's physical development, refining their fine motor skills ready for later handwriting.

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need to do better?

n Senior leaders accurately self-evaluate the quality of the provision. They seek the views from professionals, parents and children to help them reflect on the quality of care they provide. Leaders are ambitious and use feedback to help drive ongoing improvements. They are committed and strive for children to receive continuous high-quality education to prepare them for their next stages of learning. n Staff have a sound understanding of what they want children to learn. They know how to plan and implement a purposeful curriculum. Staff revisit activities and experiences to ensure that children's knowledge and skills are embedded. Occasionally, staff do not extend children's learning to build on what they know, remember and can do. Despite this, children show that they are making good progress in their learning and development. n Staff model harmonious working relationships with children, families and each

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other. Children benefit from observing positive partnerships and learn from adults who care for them. Children communicate well to express their wants and needs. Staff ensure that children who speak English as an additional language receive good levels of support. There is a real emphasis on focusing on children's

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need to do better?

19 September 2024 emotional health and well-being. On the whole, this is supported well. However, there are some occasions when staff do not acknowledge minor upsets to help children recognise and learn about their emotions. Nevertheless, children receive lots of cuddles and benefit from warm relationships with staff. n Staff are positive role models to children and encourage them to be independent as well as engaging them in discussions. Staff talk to children so they can recall golden rules that outline behavioural expectations. Children can confidently say what they know about rules to keep themselves safe before going on an outing to a local garden space. Furthermore, children are empowered to be independent and confidently pour their own drinks from the water dispenser. This contributes towards building children's self-confidence in their own abilities. n Staff make good use of facilities in the local area to support children to learn

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need to do better?

about different people and communities. Children thoroughly enjoy trips to the beach. They relish seeking beach 'treasure' and discuss what they have found with one another. Staff use recent training to teach children simple ways they can have a positive impact by looking after the environment. Children learn about protecting the ocean and engage in mini beach cleans. This contributes towards supporting children to learn about the natural world and life beyond the provision. n Senior leaders work closely with their staff team to model good early years practice. They offer opportunities for mentoring, coaching and training. Staff comment that they are well supported, which enables them to fulfil their roles and responsibilities. Children benefit from knowledgeable staff who know them well and seek ways to recognise and celebrate what makes each child unique.

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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 interest first.

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should:

n develop staff's teaching practice to further extend on what children already know, remember and can do n develop all staff's understanding of how to support children's emotional well- being and respond in ways that acknowledge and validate their feelings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2739436 Local authority Brighton and Hove Inspection number 10364666 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 35 Number of children on roll 27 Name of registered person Hove Village Day Nursery Ltd.

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reference number

Telephone number 01273 917836 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Bloomsbury on the beach registered on 21 June 2023 and is situated in Brighton, East Sussex. It is open from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The provision employs five members of staff, four of whom hold appropriate childcare qualifications from levels 3 to 6. The provision does not currently receive funding specifically for disadvantaged children but is in receipt of funding to provide free early education for two- and three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector reviewed the provision with the leader and discussed how they organise routines, activities and the safety and suitability of the premises. n The leader joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about the curriculum and what they want children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between staff and children during activities and routines to assess the impact this has on children. n The inspector spoke with staff and children at suitable times during the inspection. n A joint observation was carried out and discussed with the leaders. n The inspector held a discussion with leaders in relation to the leadership and management of the provision. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of staff suitability, first-aid certificates and safeguarding policy.

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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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