Oaks From Acorns Private Day Nursery

Inspection of Oaks From Acorns Private Day Nursery Unit One, Reedley Business Centre, Redman Road, Reedley, Burnley, Lancashire BB10 2TY

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

There have been significant improvements to the quality of care and education since the last inspection. Changes have been made to the layout of playroom to make sure that children are always within sight and/or hearing. The provider has worked with other professionals to develop their policies, practice and provision. As such, children now benefit from an appropriately ambitious curriculum. Staff assess children's progress and plan for their next steps in learning. This helps all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to gain the essential skills and knowledge they need for future life.

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The provision is good

Staff provide responsive interactions that help children to develop a sense of security. From this secure base children confidently explore the learning activities provided for them. For example, babies learn about cause and effect as they delight in posting balls into tubes. Toddlers develop physical skills as they pour and mix oats and older children learn how to use tools as they wrap gifts. Staff support children to behave well, as such children are positive learners.

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The provision is good

Children and their families are warmly welcomed into the setting. Key persons find out about children's individual needs and backgrounds to ensure all children feel included. Staff share books with children about religious festivals, difference and diversity. Children and staff celebrate everyone's uniqueness. This promotes respect and appreciation for different people.

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need to do better?

n The provider has taken swift action to meet all the actions raised at the last inspection. They have identified areas for improvement and engaged with other professionals and staff to develop shared values. For instance, the newly formed 'rules of practice' help staff to understand their roles and responsibilities to deliver high quality care. n The newly planned curriculum supports children to gain core knowledge and skills that is relevant for them. As a result, children are developing well over time. Experienced staff understand the curriculum plan well. However, less experienced staff do not always deliver the intended curriculum as effectively. This means there are times when the planned learning does not offer children sufficient challenge to make the best possible progress. n Staff carry out regular assessments on children's progress. They use the information gained to plan for the child's next steps. This assessment cycle

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need to do better?

supports all children including those who are disadvantaged or have SEND to make progress. Staff work in partnership with other agencies such as specialist teachers and the Portage team to support the early identification of additional needs. Key persons know children well.

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need to do better?

9 December 2024 n Staff understand the importance of using rich and plentiful language with children to help them develop their own communication skills. For example, staff sings songs to babies and provide interesting vocabulary to toddlers. However, staff are less skilled in communicating directly with children. For example, some staff communicate with children from across the room. This means that children do not always know what is being asked of them and cannot respond quickly or appropriately. n Physical development is supported well. The curriculum plan and daily routines focus on the development of children's good physical skills. Staff teach the youngest children how to crawl, walk, climb and slide. Older children are supported to master putting on clothes and learn new skills such as how to tie knots in string. Children gain an array of physical skills that support their overall development and readiness for school.

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need to do better?

n Children's good health and well-being is prioritised. Supervised toothbrushing helps children to look after their oral hygiene. The healthy meals, snacks and drinks provided promote a nutritious and balanced diet. Staff understand how to promote good mental health by recognising and valuing children's emotions and talking to children about how they feel. This means that children lay the foundations for a healthy lifestyle. n Staff receive appropriate support and supervision to help them deliver the requirements of the early years foundation stage. Staff report that they feel well supported. Staff access the mandatory training they require to fulfil their roles. This helps to keep children safe. However, training and coaching is not always focused on improving each staffs subject knowledge.

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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 the quality of staffs interactions with children so that children understand what is expected of them and can respond appropriately n support staff to further develop their understanding of the curriculum to ensure that the content, sequencing and progression in the areas of learning are secure for every child n provide more individualised support to staff to ensure continuous quality improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414414 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10365337 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 134 Number of children on roll 78 Name of registered person Reedley Childcare Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01282 435373 Date of previous inspection 24 July 2024

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Information about this early years setting

Oaks From Acorns Private Day Nursery registered in 2010 and is situated in Burnley, Lancashire. The nursery employs 18 members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an early years qualification at level 5, one holds level 4, seven hold level 3, and four hold level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. The nursery provides funded education for children aged under two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. 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 manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation of group activities. n Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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