Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Mawsley

Inspection of Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Mawsley 14 Barnwell Court, Mawsley, Kettering NN14 1FG

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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

Staff greet children warmly as they arrive at this setting. Children are eager to explore the learning environment and get involved in play. The staff know children well and use observations to plan effectively for their learning. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in their surroundings and with staff. For example, they snuggle into staff if they are tired or upset. Children enthusiastically invite staff to join in their play. Staff place emphasis on children's emotional well- being. This helps children to settle and feel comfortable in the setting.

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The provision is good

Children have great fun during the day. They explore a range of materials and resources through play. Children delight in mixing paint colours and use their hands as they work together to create collaborative pieces of art. Staff celebrate their thoughts and ideas as they play alongside them. Children work cooperatively. They discuss the colours they are making and are keen to take turns with the tools on offer. Children develop strong friendships with their peers. Staff are good role models for respectful communication. They thank children when they help with tasks, for example sorting out puzzle pieces to ensure the jigsaws are ready to use. Children understand the expectations of them and respond positively to staff members. This creates a sense of harmony across the setting.

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need to do better?

n The nursery benefits from strong leadership. Leaders are passionate and extremely committed to supporting staff to develop professionally. For example, leaders support staff to embed a newly devised curriculum. This curriculum is based on children's interests and learning through play. Staff use their in-depth knowledge of children to plan effectively for their learning. This helps children make good progress across all seven areas of learning. n Staff report that a high level of support is in place. Leaders ensure that regular supervision sessions offer staff the opportunity to reflect on their performance and discuss their well-being. Targets are agreed between leaders and staff. This helps to consistently drive improvement across the setting. n The staff plan and facilitate interesting opportunities for adult-led play. During these times, children engage meaningfully with staff and their peers. For

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example, they delight in exploring the mud and other natural resources using magnifying glasses. However, opportunities for continuous provision for younger children are not yet fully embedded. This leads to some children becoming bored or restless on occasions. n Leaders and staff work in strong partnership with parents to ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive prompt support. Staff plan and implement purposeful strategies and intervention to support children in the setting. Where necessary, leaders also seek the expertise of other

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need to do better?

18 February 2025 professionals to ensure children with SEND make the best possible progress. n Staff ensure that babies are nurtured. They tune in skilfully to their verbal and non-verbal cues. If children become distressed, staff respond swiftly to offer close physical comfort and reassurance. This helps to create a sense of connection and belonging. Babies happily snuggle into staff as they share books and stories in the cosy corner. n Staff support children's language and communication skills. They model correct pronunciation, and introduce new vocabulary. For example, staff use the words 'stomping' and 'crunching' to match babies' actions as they play with the dinosaurs. However, staff often ask questions that require only one-word responses. They do not always observe children's play to ensure that questions are relevant and helpful to extend learning even further. n Staff skilfully offer just the right amount of support as children develop their

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independence. Older children put on their own aprons for creative play and competently use soap to clean their hands when they have finished. Staff patiently support younger children to take off their own shoes and trousers before sleep time. n Leaders are committed to ensuring that children learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Children run, climb, jump and balance as they explore the outdoor play space. Staff promote children's physical strength and stamina as they play alongside them. Children are served nutritious snacks and meals. Staff talk with children about the foods they are eating and promote the importance of a balanced diet. n Parents praise the nurturing and respectful relationships that staff develop with children. They appreciate the exciting play opportunities that children access every day. Parents comment positively on the nutritious and delicious meals that children are served. Parents feel well informed and involved in their children's

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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 knowledge of staff members to use questions as a teaching strategy, in order to extend children's thinking, communication and language skills more effectively n review the continuous provision to ensure that experiences for younger children support them to remain engaged in purposeful play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2723742 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10383034 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 52 Number of children on roll 66 Name of registered person Ashbourne Day Nurseries Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01536 791609 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Mawsley, registered in 2023. It is located in Kettering, Northamptonshire. The setting opens for 51 weeks of the year, from 8am until 6pm. The setting employs 14 members of staff, 10 of whom hold relevant childcare qualifications between level 2 and level 6. The setting provides funded places for children aged nine months to four years.

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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 told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at nursery. 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 Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. 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 carried out a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector spoke to several parents 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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