Evergreen Lodge Nursery and Preschool Limited

Inspection of Evergreen Lodge Nursery and Preschool Limited Alpaca Park Farm, Main Street, Snarestone, Swadlincote DE12 7DB

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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 settled in this nurturing setting. Staff develop respectful relationships with parents. They gather useful information about children when they first start attending. Staff use this information to provide experiences that will interest children and help them develop a sense of connection and belonging.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from spending time outdoors in all weathers as they learn about the world around them. Together, staff and children work on the nursery allotment patch. Children get involved in planting, growing and harvesting vegetables. They develop links with other allotment owners, which helps to support positive relationships in the local community. Children develop their gross motor skills as they engage in physical activities, such as digging and shovelling. Staff support children to engage in adventurous play opportunities across the large natural learning environment. This helps to promote children's confidence and develops their awareness of how to keep themselves safe.

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The provision is good

Staff model respect through their interactions with children and each other. For example, when children hand staff items they have asked for, they thank them for their help. In turn, children are quick to say 'please' and 'thank you' without the need for reminders. Children listen as staff give instructions and explain rules. They respond positively to staff as they encourage children to help put items back where they belong.

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need to do better?

n Leaders have constructed a clear and ambitious curriculum that reflects the identity and ethos of the setting. They communicate this clearly to staff, which contributes to a shared vision across the team. Leaders and staff work together highly effectively to meet children's individual learning needs. As a result of this, children make good progress across all seven areas of learning. n Staff report that they feel valued and well-supported in their role. Leaders create many opportunities for staff to get involved in discussion and decision-making. There are regular staff meetings that contribute to positive and open communication. Staff feel that their thoughts and ideas are listened to. They state that leaders appreciate their individuality. n Staff take every opportunity to support children to develop their independence. Even the youngest children are involved in their personal care skills as they learn

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about the importance of handwashing. Staff support children to persevere with tricky tasks. For example, they sit with them and offer just the right amount of instruction as children put on and take off their shoes. n Older children proudly tell visitors that they serve their own food and clear up after mealtimes. They use the serving spoons competently, and staff support the

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8 January 2025 children's understanding of portion control. Children take turns to competently wash and dry their plates and cutlery after lunch. n Pre-school children focus intently on the varied, large-scale mark-making opportunities that staff provide. Children are keen to use a range of tools as they collaborate in creating art. Staff comment positively on children's contributions, which creates a sense of pride and achievement. n Staff support the development of vocabulary as they model new words to children in context. However, on occasion, staff do not allow sufficient time for children to process their thoughts and respond to questions. This limits children's opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas. n Staff enthusiastically engage children in spontaneous and planned music sessions. This contributes positively to their communication and language skills as they develop their sense of rhythm and rhyme. Children delight in using

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instruments and moving to the music. Babies join in with familiar rhymes, and older children confidently sing more complex action rhymes and songs. n Staff reflect on children's interests and plan experiences that they find engaging. They support children to explore the natural environment and develop as curious learners. However, staff do not always fully extend experiences to maintain children's focus and ensure the highest level of learning. n Leaders, staff and parents communicate effectively to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the support they need. Staff work in successful partnership with external agencies and other professionals. This ensures that children with SEND make good progress. n Parents share their positive thoughts about the setting. They comment on the respectful and nurturing staff team. Parents feel well informed and involved in

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their children's learning and development. They appreciate the regular communication with their child's key person. Parents are confident that children are extremely well prepared for the next stage of their education.

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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 support staff to allow children more time to respond to questions to further enhance children's thinking and language skills n support staff to recognise and extend learning opportunities to fully engage children and consistently raise teaching to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2741329 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10370140 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 57 Number of children on roll 85

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Name of registered person

Evergreen Lodge Nursery and Preschool Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07917654877 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Evergreen Lodge Nursery and Preschool Limited located in Snarestone, Derbyshire registered in 2023. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery employs 21 members of childcare staff. Of these, two have qualified teacher status, one is qualified to level 6, two are qualified to level 5, 12 are qualified to level 3 and two are qualified at level 2. The nursery provides funded early education for children aged from nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

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 The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. 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 Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the manager. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability

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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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