Little Peoples Nursery

Inspection of Little Peoples Nursery Warden Hill Junior School, Birdsfoot Lane, LUTON LU3 2DN

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Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in this vibrant, nurturing nursery. The incredible attention that staff pay to every detail means that all children settle quickly and can truly explore and play safely. They rapidly become highly inquisitive learners, who eagerly seek out information and satisfy their curiosity. For example, children experiment with tools as they dig a trench. They pour water into this, noting how it flows downhill. They note the changing consistency of the mud and experiment further as they put this through a colander. Children gain highly valuable skills as they concentrate, persevere and excitedly share their findings.

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The provision is outstanding

Children mirror staff's excellent example and show a mature understanding of behaviour and a respect for others. For instance, when children stand up to sing, others listen attentively and gently celebrate their achievements. Excellent planning supports children in developing a highly practical understanding of safety. For example, staff introduce tools at appropriate times, carefully explaining their use. Children quickly learn to select the correct tools for the task and use these safely. Children participate in numerous opportunities that support them in being active and help them to develop their physical skills. For instance, they climb and balance as they negotiate obstacle courses they have made. They develop control and strength in their hand muscles as they carefully stretch rubber bands around pumpkins.

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need to do better?

n All children make exceptional progress. Staff build an excellent picture of children's development and understand what they need to learn next. They offer children play opportunities that precisely correspond with their interests and support them in taking the next steps. The diligent monitoring of children's progress means that any weaker areas are speedily addressed and no child falls behind in their learning. Additional funding is used highly effectively to further promote children's development. n All staff have extremely high expectations and are uncompromising in their aim to offer every child the best care. Staff are highly valued and their well-being is exceptionally well promoted. They receive frequent supervision and well- considered support to develop their practice further. n Excellent staff interaction and their innovative planning play a major part in the highly successful promotion of children's language and communication skills. For

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example, children delight in the constantly changing 'curiosity box', filled with captivating items to spark discussion and establish new vocabulary. For instance, children celebrate 'earth day' as they examine model sea creatures swimming in a tank of water and litter. They look at associated books and learn about recycling.

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5 November 2024 n Staff confidently enable children to determine their own play, skilfully supporting this. For example, children are fascinated by the frost. They collect frosted leaves and explore why the frost has melted by the time they return to the nursery. They create their own frosty illustrations, referring to books and photographs they have taken. n Inspirational activities spark numerous discussions and further activities, many of which support children in gaining a detailed knowledge of the world. For instance, children walk to the top of a hill and exclaim 'Look, we can see the whole world here!' On their return to the nursery, they examine books about our planet. They learn about their local area and feel part of this as they help tend a community garden, exchanging produce with other gardeners. n Children independently access numerous resources, frequently using these to further express their thoughts and ideas. For instance, children use coloured

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gems and stones to recreate the fireworks they have seen. They exclaim with wonder and proudly explain their creations, going on to experiment with further resources. n Staff manage times of transition exceptionally well. For example, on their return from walks, children spend time talking about what they have seen and looking at related books, helping to consolidate their learning and preparing them for playing again in a larger group. n Parents speak exceptionally highly of staff and note the excellent progress their children make. Staff offer individual guidance to support parents in extending their children's learning at home. Staff work exceptionally well with other providers caring for the children. This helps to ensure excellent continuity of care and a consistent approach to promoting children's development to the highest level.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418500 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10367363 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 33 Number of children on roll 52 Name of registered person Little Peoples Nursery Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01582 560 212 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Little Peoples Nursery registered in 2010. It is independently run by a voluntary management committee and is on the site of Warden Hill Junior School. The nursery employs seven members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including one with early years professional status. The nursery opens Monday to Thursday, from 8am until 5pm and on Fridays from 8am until 4pm, during term time only. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The senior manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n The inspector observed staff interaction with children during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the senior manager. n Meetings were held between the inspector and the senior manager. The inspector looked at relevant documentation and saw evidence of the suitability of staff. n The inspector held discussions with staff, children and parents at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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