Early Learners Nursery (Parr) Ltd

Inspection of Early Learners Nursery (Parr) Ltd Former Methodist Church, Boardmans Lane, St. Helens WA9 1QU

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and content in this nursery. They arrive with beaming smiles. The key-person system is effective. Children of all ages settle well. This is clearly demonstrated by the youngest children, who totter to their key person. They lift their arms to be picked up, or crawl onto their knee to read a story. The nurturing staff are quick to respond to children, cuddling them and reading to them. Children demonstrate that they feel settled and safe. Staff plan a regular routine, which includes child-initiated and adult-led activities. This helps children to anticipate what will happen next in their day. For example, children know to tidy up after using toys and even young children learn that they wash their hands after using paints and messy play.

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The provision is good

The curriculum is planned with careful consideration for children's enjoyment and learning. Staff demonstrate their knowledge of individual children's next steps as they support and encourage them during their play. For example, staff help children to name colours as they complete a craft activity. Children are encouraged to talk about the shapes they are using. Learning is appropriate for each child's age and stage of development. Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their individual starting points. Staff demonstrate kind and caring behaviour. They talk respectfully to children as they remind them to share and turn take. Children copy staff, and their behaviour is generally good.

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need to do better?

n Staff have accurately identified speech and language as a focus for the curriculum. Children benefit from hearing and repeating new words. This helps to increase their vocabulary. However, not all staff have enough knowledge about effective strategies to support further and develop children's communication skills. As a result, not all children benefit from the same high- quality interactions to support their rapid progress in communication. n The nursery has a well-planned outdoor area. Staff note that some children learn best outdoors. Children are eager to experiment as they push the cars down a ramp. They push them so they go fast and then watch them roll more slowly. Children explore nature as they listen for the sounds of birds. However, the organisation of outdoor learning opportunities means that some children have finished their session before children play outside. As a result, some children do

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not benefit from learning in their preferred environment. n Staff use their knowledge of child development to support children. For example, they support children's independence. Babies are given spoons as they start to feed themselves. Toddlers are encouraged to self-serve food. By the time they are in the pre-school room, children pour their own drinks and use an open cup.

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need to do better?

11 December 2024 Children become increasingly independent. n Staff talk to children about turn taking and sharing resources. Older children are enthusiastic as they sing a song about different feelings. They recall the 'golden rules' of the setting. For example, children know they should use kind words and listening ears. They know what behaviour is expected and they generally respond well to adult requests. n Staff develop strong relationships with parents. They talk to parents to gather information about children's current abilities. Staff regularly discuss children's targets with parents and they work together on tasks, for example reducing the use of dummies to support children's language and communication. This partnership work helps children's learning to be continuous between nursery and home. n Children's physical development is supported. Babies are offered opportunities to develop their strength as they pull themselves to standing. They cruise around

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need to do better?

the carefully placed furniture. As children become steady walkers staff encourage them to walk on uneven surfaces and use small steps. Older children develop their smaller muscles as they manipulate dough, use paintbrushes and build with small blocks. Children make good progress in their physical development. n Staff generally interact well with children throughout the day. For example, staff talk to children as they play. They demonstrate new skills to extend learning. However, when staff are completing tasks, such as preparing lunch or preparing activities, older children sometimes wait too long without adult support. On these occasions, children become distracted and begin to wander. During these brief times, children are not fully engaged in purposeful learning.

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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 staff knowledge of speech interventions, so that all staff consistently offer high-quality interactions to further support children's speech and communication n increase opportunities for all children to access the outdoor environment, so that all children regularly benefit from outdoor learning experiences n plan the routine effectively, so waiting times are reduced and children are supported to remain engaged in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2710779 Local authority St Helens Inspection number 10373384 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 71 Number of children on roll 110 Name of registered person Early Learners Nursery (Parr) Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01744747247 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Early Learners Nursery (Parr) Ltd registered in 2022 and is located in Parr, St Helens. The nursery employs nine members of childcare staff, of whom one has an appropriate early years qualification at level 4 and seven at level 3. The nursery is opens Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, all year round, excluding bank holidays and Christmas. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children spoke to/communicated with the inspector during the inspection. 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 Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the manager.

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Inspection activities

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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