Nature Trail Nursery Euxton

Inspection of Nature Trail Nursery Euxton Euxton Methodist Church, Wigan Road, Euxton, Chorley PR7 6LP

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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

Children thrive in this nurturing and inclusive environment. They arrive with excitement, greeting staff warmly and eager to start their day. Relationships between staff and children are warm. Staff consider children's well-being and offer nurturing emotional support to children.

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The provision is good

Staff create a safe and welcoming space where children can freely explore their interests. Children enjoy uninterrupted play and take part in meaningful learning experiences. They enjoy building superhero houses and filling and emptying containers with pom-poms, which support children's physical development. Staff follow children's lead, encouraging curiosity and exploration. For example, children invite adults to sing nursery rhymes or read their favourite books. As result, children develop their imaginations and a love of stories.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate independence and self-confidence during everyday routines. They take responsibility for tasks, such as pouring drinks and tidying up. Staff have high expectations for behaviour. Staff model politeness and provide gentle reminders to say 'please' and 'thank you'. In turn, children are polite and considerate towards others.

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The provision is good

Parents and carers praise the setting's family-like atmosphere, highlighting how well staff communicate with them and how effectively children's social and emotional skills are nurtured. Children make good progress and leave the setting well prepared for the next stages of their education.

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need to do better?

n The setting has developed an ambitious curriculum that prioritises children's communication. Staff encourage children to talk about their interests and ideas, helping to develop their communication skills. However, some staff are less skilled at extending young children's speaking skills. For example, at times, staff do not give children enough time to process questions. This means that children's communication skills are not consistently supported. n Staff provide superb support for emotional well-being. They tailor this to individual needs, such as using one-to-one calming games outdoors to help children understand their emotions. As a result, children develop confidence in managing their feelings and resolving conflicts independently. n Staff show a genuine interest in following children's interests. They provide resources to spark curiosity and encourage independent thinking. For instance, when children explore making puddles, staff supply buckets and allow them to

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need to do better?

decide how much water to use. This supports children to develop problem- solving skills.

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need to do better?

14 November 2024 n The curriculum places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning. Children improve their fine motor skills through activities such as peeling onions or hammering plastic nails into pumpkins. They also build their large muscles by painting fences with rollers and participating in running races. These activities help children develop the coordination that is needed for early writing. n Staff weave counting activities seamlessly into children's play and everyday routines. Older children eagerly count items at snack time and discuss their favourite numbers, while younger children enjoy singing number rhymes. Consequently, children develop positive attitudes towards early mathematical concepts. n The nursery has a strong partnership with families. Parents and carers appreciate the high level of communication about children's learning and development. Parents and carers value how well staff support their children's

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progress, particularly in developing social skills. n Staff are committed to inclusive practice. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and looked-after children are supported well. Staff work closely with families and external professionals to monitor children's progress and set clear developmental targets. This ensures that every child receives the right support they need to thrive. n Leaders are reflective and aim to provide high-quality, inclusive care. Regular supervision sessions are conducted with staff. However, they are not fully effective in supporting staff to identify and understand areas for improvement. As a result, staff are sometimes unclear on what they need to do to extend and raise the quality of their practice further.

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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 enhance the way staff ask questions so that children are given enough time to think about their answers and responses, in order to support their communication and language skills. n strengthen supervision arrangements to help staff identify areas for improvement and raise the overall quality of their practice further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539723 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10360065 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 21 Number of children on roll 21 Name of registered person Comparenurseries.com Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01257 274255 Date of previous inspection 13 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Nature Trail Nursery Euxton registered in 2016. It is based at Euxton Methodist church in Euxton. The setting employs four members of childcare staff. Of whom, all hold relevant qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am to 5.30pm. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

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 inspector sampled documentation, such as supervision notes, statutory assessments and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting. n The manager and the inspector had a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector conducted a joint observation of an activity with the manager. n Parents shared their views with the inspector. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n Discussions were held with the leadership and management team.

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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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