Cherry Tree Nursery (Oxford) Ltd

Inspection of Cherry Tree Nursery (Oxford) Ltd Headington Community Centre, 39 Gladstone Road, Headington, OXFORD OX3 8LL

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Staff put children's best interests at the heart of their decision making. The nursery aims to meet the needs of the local community, and does so extremely well. Staff go 'above and beyond' to welcome in children with a whole range of different challenges, such as family economic circumstances or special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff welcome all children into the 'nursery family' with great warmth, patience and kindness. Children settle and show they very much see the nursery as a safe and happy space. Staff's patience and expertise are also evident in how they support children to navigate sharing, turn taking and considering the needs of others. Staff offer clear guidance and use very effective strategies, such as the use of timers to help children with this part of their development.

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The provision is good

Staff have high aspirations for children. They do not see the challenges some children face as barriers to success. They know that with a clearly defined, and well delivered, programme of learning all children can make the progress of which they are capable. The way leaders plan a curriculum that is tailored to children's specific needs is a real strength of the nursery. Staff's focus on children's personal, social and language development quickly helps children develop the skills they need to enjoy their learning, as well as giving them secure foundations for accessing other aspects of the curriculum. The quality of the planning and delivery of the curriculum means that all children make steady and meaningful progress from their starting points.

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need to do better?

n Leadership of this nursery is a real strength and has a very positive impact on staff practice and children's outcomes. Leaders ensure staff understand what, and how, they are going to be teaching children. The quality of this support leads to teaching which is consistently of a very high standard. Leaders lead by example, demonstrating what effective teaching looks like and giving useful and meaningful feedback to staff. For example, staff remember the mantra 'too many words' when talking with some children, and carefully consider what words will best help children understand and develop new vocabulary. n Staff swiftly identify children who may need extra support. This includes when concerns may not present in obvious ways. This enables staff to tailor the curriculum to their needs right from the start. It also enables leaders to use their expertise to press for additional support and funding, to which these children are

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entitled. Staff consistently go 'above and beyond' in meeting these children's needs. As a result, these children are integrated well into nursery life and make good progress. n The quality of the teaching leads to children remembering very well what they have been taught. They can then use these new skills and this new knowledge

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23 October 2024 in their independent play. For example, older children can play make-believe games because staff have taught them the play skills to do so. Children use props to act out familiar stories because staff have read these stories regularly and helped them understand the language of storytelling. n Children develop well into curious learners. Staff join in with children's play in ways that enhances their learning and does not interrupt their fun. Staff respectfully ask children if they can join in with their play, and when invited to do so, show children different ways of using resources, and model the language children need to play purposefully. Staff carefully plan the learning environment so it is not overwhelming for children and they can focus well on their play. n Children bring with them a wide range of cultural experiences, which staff value and respect. However, staff do not plan a wide range of experiences to help

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children develop a clear understanding of their own and other cultures, to best prepare them for life in modern Britain. n Staff keep children safe. They supervise them closely and ensure the premises are secure. However, staff do not help children develop the understanding they need to keep themselves safe online. This means children are not best prepared for the increasing role technology plays in young people's lives. n Parent partnerships are a real strength of the nursery. Parents could not hold staff in higher regard. They give many examples of how they have been supported, and the progress their children make. Staff find highly effective ways to help parents support children's learning at home. For example, staff send home song sheets so children can practise the words and actions to songs they will be learning at nursery.

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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 plan and deliver a more effective programme of experiences that help children learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others n help children gain an early understanding of online safety, to enhance their understanding of their own personal safety.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451860 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10364051 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 24 Number of children on roll 28 Name of registered person Cherry Tree Nursery (Oxford) Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01865 769794 Date of previous inspection 22 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Cherry Tree Nursery (Oxford) Ltd registered in 2012 and is situated in Headington, Oxford. It operates from 9.15am to 2.45pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. The provision is in receipt of funding to provide free early years education to children aged two, three and four years. The provider employs seven members of staff, of whom six have relevant childcare qualifications between level 2 and level 6.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the manager completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years curriculum. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation. n The inspector held meetings with the manager, who is also the provider, to find out about the leadership and management of the provision. n Parents and children shared their views, and the inspector took these into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The inspector looked at a sample of key documentation.

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Inspection activities

23 October 2024 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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