Parsons Walk Nursery

Inspection of Parsons Walk Nursery 33 Parsons Walk, Wigan, Greater Manchester WN1 1RU

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Children attending this 'family-orientated' nursery are happy and ready to learn. They are greeted with a warm smile, and parents are encouraged to stay and share information about their children's needs. This helps staff to plan engaging activities based on children's interests, such as card making, dinosaurs and small-world play. Children's curiosity and motivation during self-chosen play are high. For example, young children excitedly shout 'go go' as they watch cars roll, while older children mix food colouring with enthusiasm. Staff skilfully support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), allowing them to settle and explore at their own pace. This child-centred approach helps children to feel safe and secure. All children make good progress from their starting points.

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The provision is good

Staff are positive role models who prioritise children's emotional well-being. For instance, they introduce children to mental health awareness events, such as well- being week, where children and staff relax in their pyjamas. Toddlers enjoy foot massages and parents receive special gifts. This helps children to care for one another and understand their feelings. Staff encourage turn-taking from a young age. This helps children to behave well and show kindness towards others. Staff offer lots of praise and encouragement. In turn, children clap for themselves and jump with delight as they celebrate their own achievements. This boosts children's confidence and prepares them for the next stage of their education.

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need to do better?

n The nursery has recently welcomed several new staff, who have benefited from a thorough induction. This is particularly evident in their deep understanding of the curriculum. Staff are motivated to provide the best possible start to all children. However, arrangements for supervision, training and coaching opportunities for those with management responsibilities in maintaining the good-quality provision for children are still in their infancy. n Staff are skilled at following children's interests when planning the resources each day. For example, a recent visit to the market sparked interest in cars, so staff arranged a selection of car-related activities to capture the children's imagination. Children know they can express their thoughts and opinions, knowing they will be listened to. n A love of books, stories and songs is actively promoted. Young children snuggle on adult laps, engrossed in nursery rhymes and storytelling. Older children vote

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need to do better?

for the book they want to hear. They giggle with excitement as they learn new vocabulary from stories like 'A Squash and a Squeeze'. This supports their language development and early reading skills. n Children eagerly explore the nursery garden. They enjoy risky play, balancing across wooden logs and riding down ramps, while staff teach them the skills for

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5 February 2025 how to do so safely. This helps children to develop coordination, confidence and an awareness of how to manage risks. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Staff actively communicate with families to understand what children already know and can do. They quickly identify any gaps in learning and work closely with external professionals to ensure children get the support they need. Consequently, all children, including those with SEND, make good progress on their individual learning journeys. n Since the last inspection, leaders and staff have worked hard to promote children's health and well-being. For example, children wash their hands before eating healthy snacks and after they wipe their nose. Staff share information with parents about the importance of nutrition. However, leaders recognise there is more work to do in this area to make sure that, in partnership with parents, children develop a deeper understanding of the importance of eating a healthy

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packed lunch. n Children are highly respected and valued by staff. Staff offer positive praise and encouragement. For example, staff and children celebrate 'wow moments' for achieving something new, such as sitting at the table for the first time, toilet training or speaking to visitors. This helps children to develop a positive attitude to learning. n Staff provide plenty of opportunities for children to develop independence and help others. For example, at mealtimes, they serve themselves, clear away and scrape their plates. Young children proudly make pink play dough for their friends. These experiences help children develop important life skills, preparing them for their future learning and social interactions.

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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 strengthen the arrangements for providing coaching, training and support for those with management responsibilities to help sustain and maintain the improvements across the provision n implement clear, consistent messages regarding healthy eating that support children and parents to make healthy choices in relation to food.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541941 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 10368044 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 44 Number of children on roll 39 Name of registered person Gormally, Lesley Rachelle

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reference number

Telephone number 01942 237842 Date of previous inspection 6 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Parsons Walk Nursery registered in 2017 and is located in Wigan. The nursery employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for a week at Christmas. Sessions are from 8am until 5.30pm. The nursery offers the government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector talked to the manager, nominated individual, staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The manager and the inspector completed a joint observation of an activity together and discussed the quality of teaching and learning afterwards. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector talked to parents and gathered their feedback during the inspection and took account of their views. 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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