Otley Under Fives Centre

Inspection of Otley Under Fives Centre Otley Primary School, Chapel Road, Otley, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 9NT

p.1

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

p.1

The provision is good

Staff prioritise forming strong relationships with children and families, which helps the children to settle into the nursery. When each child arrives, they are warmly greeted at the door by their key person. Staff are affectionate towards the children and give them the reassuring hugs they need. Babies have their own dedicated area, but can join the older children at key times during the day. Children greatly enjoy being physically active and have many opportunities to do so indoors and outside. Staff encourage babies who are not yet walking to stand and hold onto the well-positioned furniture. The nursery adopts a 'no shoe' policy to consider the needs of the crawling babies.

p.2

The provision is good

Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. The nursery currently has a young cohort of children who are learning to share and take turns. Staff support them well by being consistent in their strategies to help children regulate their emotions. Staff provide a calm area with 'fidget' toys and books. They invest the time to talk to children about emotions, which help children to acknowledge theirs. Children have a sense of belonging at the nursery as they take part in the daily routine. They take pride in finding their peg and know to put their pictures in their drawer ready to go home.

p.2

need to do better?

n The nursery has a clear vision for children. Their curriculum focus is to support children's emotional development and independence. The environment has been thoughtfully presented to allow children to make choices without always needing adult support. Many resources have a photo of the item underneath to help children know where to tidy it once they finish playing. Staff regularly praise children, building their self-esteem and confidence. n Staff are clear about what they intend children to learn and the purpose of their activities. However, staff do not always seize every opportunity to extend children's learning effectively and provide consistent challenge that builds on what children know and can do. n Children's language development is well supported by staff. They get down to the children's level and model the pronunciation of words. Staff tactfully correct children's pronunciation by repeating the word so children can hear the

p.2

need to do better?

difference. Books are readily available and children regularly access them independently and request that staff read to them. n Staff encourage children to develop an interest in nature. They ask the children to look for their resident squirrel, which they have fondly named. Children become excited when they spot it, and call to each other to look. Children are in awe when they find a ladybird outside. They notice that the ladybird is black, rather than red, and wonder why.

p.2

need to do better?

4 October 2024 n Staff encourage children to join in with group circle time. They explain that it is an opportunity to help children socially and to take turns. However, the content of what they talk to the children about is not always of interest. Therefore, children very quickly disengage and leave the group, missing out on the opportunity that group times can offer. n The nursery is very secure and the intercom system allows staff to monitor who enters the building. Further procedures are in place if someone different to a parent collects children, which work effectively to ensure that children are only released to a suitable adult. n Partnership with parents is a real strength of the nursery. Staff use the information given to them by parents to support the children's daily routines. Parents speak very highly of the nursery and comment about the homely feel. Staff keep parents informed through their online communication tool. In

p.2

need to do better?

addition, staff write care diaries for the younger children, so that parents feel well informed about their child's day. n Staff access a range of training, which supports their continual professional development. The staff are very supportive of each other, as is the committee. In addition, staff request advice and guidance from their local authority. The nursery has very strong relationship with the school. Children who will be moving to school have many opportunities to take part in daily school life, which aids a smooth transition.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

p.3

should:

n support staff to develop their teaching strategies to consistently challenge and extend children's learning n review the organisation of group times to ensure that staff fully engage children to help them remain focused on their learning.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 251590 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10355347 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 27 Name of registered person Otley Under Fives Centre Committee

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 07789468853 Date of previous inspection 27 November 2018

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Otley Under Fives Centre registered in 1983 and is located in Ipswich, Suffolk. The nursery employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and one at level 2. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, during term time only, and includes an after-school club for school-age children. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The provider and the inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed their curriculum and what it is that they want the children to learn. 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 provider and the inspector carried out a joint observation together. n Parents shared their views of the nursery with the inspector. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

p.5

Inspection activities

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

4 October 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6