Little Potters Nursery

Inspection of Little Potters Nursery Nymel Day Nurseries Ltd, 7 West Bank, STOKE-ON-TRENT ST4 5DE

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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 eagerly arrive and wave goodbye to their parents and carers. There is a buzz of excitement in the nursery as children anticipate what activities await them. Children clearly enjoy their time at nursery. This enthusiastic attitude is a great foundation for curious and eager learning. Children of all ages get involved and have fun. Staff work hard to provide children with a nurturing environment. They offer plenty of praise and affection. For example, younger children sit close to adults and benefit from cuddles, whenever needed. Older children seek out adults to join their games. Children are emotionally reassured by positive relationships shared with kind and gentle staff. Staff make the most of spontaneous opportunities to extend children's learning. For instance, after a flurry of snow, children learn about textures and temperatures.

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The provision is good

Staff are good role models for children. They routinely offer children increasing levels of challenge during play. For example, children are encouraged to build towers from toy bricks. They solve problems as they carefully balance bricks on an unsteady base. They develop precise hand-eye coordination as they build. Staff challenge children to add one more. Children show a can-do attitude as they successfully build a tower taller than themselves. They talk about the size and shape of the structure, extending their conceptual mathematical knowledge in practical ways. Quality teaching, coupled with a challenging curriculum, helps all children to make good progress.

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need to do better?

n The nursery is led by an extremely knowledgeable, experienced and ambitious senior leadership team. They know what the setting does well and strive to make improvements, wherever possible. Staff benefit from frequent training to help to foster their confidence. Strong leadership and continual self-reflection impacts positively on the overall quality of care and learning provided at the nursery. n Staff pride themselves on offering children a broad programme of play. They proactively research new activity ideas online and invest time and effort creating a stimulating environment. Children benefit from an ambitious curriculum, delivered by skilled and dedicated staff. n Older children are self-assured and enjoy managing tasks for themselves. They serve themselves food at lunchtime, pour drinks and feed themselves with ease. Staff step back to allow children time and space to complete everyday tasks for

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themselves. Children are confidently independent. n Babies' physical skills are particularly well supported through well-planned, age- appropriate play. Babies learn to stand, balance, climb and walk unaided from a very early age. Staff remain close by, encouraging babies as they safely

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19 November 2024 negotiate each stage of their physical progress. Older children's physical skills are equally well supported. This means that all children flourish in their physical development. n Children's behaviour is good. They understand and follow simple nursery rules. Staff provide children with advance warning of changes in routines. For instance, a visual board illustrating 'now' and 'next' activities helps children to know what is coming next. Children understand right from wrong, and know what is expected of them. They consistently behave very well. n Children's good health is promoted. They wash hands routinely throughout the day, such as after playing outside and before eating. Children brush their teeth and learn the importance of good oral hygiene. They enjoy fresh air and exercise every day, which contributes to their good physical health. n Staff build positive relationships with parents. They provide advice and support

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for parents on various topics, such as toilet training and weaning. Parents compliment the quality of service they receive. They comment that staff working at the nursery go above and beyond for all children and make sure everyone is safe and comfortable in the loving environment. Strong partnerships with parents benefit children as they enjoy seamless care and learning between home and nursery. n Overall, staff support children's emerging language skills well. They provide an ongoing narrative during their play and introduce new words during activities, to help to extend their vocabulary. However, on occasion, staff ask closed questions. This, at times, prevents children from practising speaking or fully engaging in two-way discussion to the highest possible 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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should:

n develop further staff's teaching skills to extend children's already good language skills to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412560 Local authority Stoke-on-Trent Inspection number 10368601 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 76 Number of children on roll 79 Name of registered person Nymel Day Nurseries Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 0178 2412141 Date of previous inspection 27 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Little Potters Nursery registered in 2010 under Nymel Day Nurseries Ltd. The nursery employs 15 members of childcare staff. Of these, 12 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 to level 7. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm. The nursery offers funded early education to all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The manager and inspector carried out a learning walk. They discussed how the curriculum is designed to support children's progress. The inspector reviewed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager and inspector completed a joint observation of an activity. n The inspector observed activities, indoors and outdoors, and evaluated the impact teaching has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with parents, children and staff, and considered their views and comments. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including suitability checks for all staff working with children.

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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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