Bluebells Private Day Nursery

Inspection of Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-School Longsands Lane, Fulwood, PRESTON PR2 9PS

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Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Although appropriate policies and procedures are in place, on occasion, the effective implementation of these is not adequately monitored. For instance, procedures for dropping off and collecting children are not always followed.

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The provision requires improvement

Children enjoy their time at nursery. They are engaged in and are positive about their play and learning. Staff support children to behave well and to work together. Children understand staff's expectations, listening and responding to instructions well. Staff promote 'bumping into books', supporting children to access and enjoy books and stories in all areas of the nursery. Staff make time to sit quietly with children and read to them. Children and parents take part in informative sessions, such as first aid. This supports parents' confidence and helps children learn important life skills, such as how to call for emergency assistance.

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The provision requires improvement

Outings to nearby attractions, such as a nature reserve, help to widen children's scope of experience. They learn about their local area and about how they are each unique through the thoughtful teaching of the broad curriculum. Children make good progress and develop confident attitudes towards life and learning.

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need to do better?

n The provider has put appropriate procedures in place to keep children safe. However, when weaknesses in procedures for dropping off and collecting children are identified, the provider has not taken prompt and effective action to strengthen and rectify the issues. n The provider has a structure in place to support staff in their roles. Staff are offered lots of opportunities for professional development. However, on occasion staff workload pressures are not fully addressed resulting in lower staff morale. This does not fully support the best possible outcomes for children. n Intents for children's learning are clear. There is a shared understanding of the nursery's aims to prepare children for future learning and for life. Children's learning is well sequenced to gradually build on what they know and can do. This promotes children's readiness for life and the next stage of their education. n Staff promote children's learning in interesting and enticing ways. For instance,

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need to do better?

they promote babies' early language skills through poetry. Staff encourage children's understanding of number as they measure each other while they lie on the floor. Staff understand how children learn and adapt their teaching appropriately. Children's progress is supported across the curriculum. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who need help to catch up are supported well. Additional funding is spent effectively to offer more individual support. Staff work with outside agencies and implement strategies in the interim to help close gaps in children's learning.

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need to do better?

18 December 2024 n Children who speak English as an additional language are supported. Staff speak the home languages of some children and learn key words and phrases to support others. Staff source books and resources in other languages and give copies to families to read at home. This helps to link children's learning and experiences at home and nursery. n Staff help children to settle in and form good bonds with them. Interactions are sensitive and supportive. Staff find out about children's routines and likes to help get their learning off to a sound start. Staff know children well and tailor their planning and teaching accordingly. They link children's learning to their existing interests and promote new ones through teaching and discussion. n Children's council meetings enable children to have input into activity planning. Children keenly voice their views and opinions in these sessions. This promotes

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children's sense of value, they understand that their voices are heard. They develop confidence in their self-worth. n Relationships with parents are supportive. Staff plan opportunities for parents to engage in and support their children's learning. For instance, parents are invited to story sessions to read to children. Parents appreciate staff's advice on toilet training and healthy eating, for example. This helps to support the consistency of children's care and 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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Due date

take effective action to consistently identify and rectify weaknesses in the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure children's safety. 17/01/2025

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should:

n continue to support staff to manage their workload and their professional development to maximise effective interactions with children and help them to make the best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500662 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10373267 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 90 Number of children on roll 129 Name of registered person Just Childcare Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01772 798034 Date of previous inspection 16 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-School registered in 2016. The nursery employs 31 members of childcare staff, including the manager. Of these, 20 hold appropriate qualifications at levels 2 and 3. Four members of staff hold a relevant level 6 qualification. The nursery opens Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, for 51 weeks a year. The nursery offers government funded places for early education.

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Inspection activities

n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The 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 Children, staff and parents spoke to the inspector during the inspection and shared their views. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the manager. n Representatives of the provider spoke to the inspector about the leadership and management of the nursery. n The manager provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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