Westside Day Nursery Ltd

Inspection of Westside Day Nursery Ltd Westside Day Nursery LTD, John Havelot House, Grange Road, Hull HU9 4LQ

p.1

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

p.1

The provision is good

Children develop strong, trusting bonds with staff, who know them well. It is clear that staff take great care in making sure children feel secure and happy during their time at the nursery. For example, babies get excited when staff return to the room and snuggle in for reassuring cuddles. Staff return genuine affection back to babies.

p.2

The provision is good

The curriculum builds on what children already know and can do. There is a clear focus on developing children's communication and literacy skills through the love of photos and books. Babies look at pictures of their families to encourage them to name family members. Toddlers are encouraged to say key words from familiar stories. Older children listen carefully to stories and are given time to recall and say well-known phrases.

p.2

The provision is good

The nursery atmosphere is calm as children confidently play in their chosen activities. Children are offered gentle reminders to be kind and share resources with their friends. Staff work with parents and other professionals to help meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. A sensory room is available for when children are feeling overwhelmed or just need a space to regulate their emotions. This supports children to engage in their learning and make good progress.

p.2

need to do better?

n Children are supported very well to develop their listening and attention skills. Different everyday sounds are played for children to identify. They concentrate and listen well before taking it in turns to name the sounds. New words are introduced. For example, staff introduce the word 'flushing' when children recognise the sound of a toilet. n During adult-led activities, staff position themselves well to engage children in their learning. However, at times, some daily routines and tasks that are carried out by staff are not as well organised. This has an impact on the time and attention that staff provide to fully support children's learning. Although the management team have recognised this, it has not yet been fully addressed. n Overall, children show good levels of engagement. However, during group activities, at times, not all children are as well engaged in activities as others. Some children quickly lose interest and wander off and are not encouraged to

p.2

need to do better?

remain with the group. This causes a distraction for all children. This means that some children do not benefit fully from all learning opportunities. n Children routinely practise their independence as they self-serve during snacks and mealtimes. They skilfully use tongs and spoons to pick up food. Children confidently eat using cutlery appropriate to their age. This helps them to gain

p.2

need to do better?

28 January 2025 the skills and understanding they need to help prepare them for their next stages of learning. n The nursery places children and their families at the centre of everything they do. Regular stay-and-play sessions are available for parents and carers. Assistance is sought from parents on what they want their children to learn. Activity ideas are then shared to continue learning at home. Parents are complimentary about the nursery and state that they receive regular updates on their children's progress. This helps parents feel valued and their voices heard. n Detailed information is gathered about children before they start at the nursery. This assists in supporting children to settle quickly as staff have a good understanding of children's interests, likes and dislikes. Details of existing knowledge help staff to plan learning at the right level that is relevant to children's individual learning needs.

p.2

need to do better?

n Leaders and providers have a clear vision for the nursery. They reflect accurately on the areas they wish to improve. The management team plans to introduce more natural resources and limit the number of plastic toys. Additionally, it plans to develop the outdoor area for babies to make it more accessible for them to further promote their physical development.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

p.3

should:

n continue to review and assess daily routines and tasks to ensure staff are deployed effectively to consistently meet the needs of children n develop strategies to support all children to remain engaged in group activities so they benefit fully from the learning opportunities.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY543295 Local authority Kingston Upon Hull City Council Inspection number 10375798 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 53 Number of children on roll 100 Name of registered person Westside Day Nursery Ltd

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 01482703310 Date of previous inspection 2 May 2019

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Westside Day Nursery registered in 2017 and is based in Bilton Grange, Hull. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff. Of these, four hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 6 and one at level 5. A further four hold early years qualifications at level 3 and one at level 2. The nursey offers government funded places for childcare and receives additional funding for disadvantaged children.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want children to learn. n Children spoke 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 The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The manager and the inspector carried out joint observations during group activities. 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 of staff.

p.5

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

28 January 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6