Ashbourne Day Nursery Ingol

Inspection of Ashbourne Day Nursery Ingol 382 Tag Lane, Ingol, PRESTON PR2 7AA

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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

The management team and staff have high expectations for all children. They are passionate about seeing every child succeed, both educationally and personally. They pour these ambitious goals into the curriculum, which is thoughtfully designed to support every child to achieve the best start in life. Children rise to meet these expectations. They behave well, and all children make good developmental progress from their starting points.

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The provision is good

Staff are good role models. For instance, they teach children key messages about consent by asking permission to undertake care practices like nappy changing. They listen to children's responses. Children mirror this respect in turn. They listen to staff and their peers and begin to recognise and respect the feelings of others. This helps to create a warm environment in which all children feel secure and are well-equipped to learn and grow.

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The provision is good

Management are committed to diminishing any gaps in children's experiences or achievements. They support staff effectively to know and understand how best to support children and families in this area. This is reflected in children's learning. They demonstrate impressive skills in literacy, communication and mathematics. It is clear children feel challenged by their learning, and those who are moving to primary school are well prepared.

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need to do better?

n Children's personal development is well supported. Children tuck in to healthy meals and learn about good hygiene practice. The management team is passionate about helping children to understand that health is related to both their body and their mind. Staff teach children how to keep themselves safe. Children learn effective ways to express their emotions, even when feeling mad or upset. Children are becoming equipped to manage their own behaviour and feelings effectively. n Management have designed a purposeful curriculum, which is individualised to suit the needs of every child. They ensure that staff understand the intentions of the curriculum and how young children learn. This means children enjoy a consistently good quality of education, which promotes their ongoing progression. Children thrive. n Children are eager to learn. The management team and staff support children to become curious learners and embrace the 'fun of childhood'. They recognise the

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importance of play. Children giggle and jump up in excitement as they scoop muddy water and make new paths for it to flow down. They fully immerse themselves in play, and staff recognise the value in this. n Key-person procedures work well. Children enjoy warm bonds with staff, which

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21 February 2025 helps them to feel secure. Staff understand the needs of each of their key children. They cater to the learning styles, stages of development and interests of each child as an individual. Staff use adult-led and child-led learning thoughtfully to help children work towards their next steps in development. All children make good progress. n Management are focused on solutions and improvement. They actively encourage feedback from parents and staff and readily act on this information. They are committed to continuously evolving and respect that feedback helps them to do this. Parent partnerships are a strength of the setting. Parents feel heard and included in their children's care and education. n Older children enjoy outdoor learning. Some children chalk the alphabet on the floor and successfully identify what letter should come next. Others squeal with delight as they pretend to search for monsters. However, the outdoor learning

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space is not as accessible for the youngest children. While they enjoy the fresh air, staff do not always ensure that they are able to access purposeful learning when outdoors. This means, at times, younger children wander around aimlessly. n Children behave well. They respond positively to the clear structure and routines put in place by staff. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, communicate their needs effectively. Staff know children well, which means they understand their verbal and nonverbal cues. Children feel listened to and respected, and they in turn respect others.

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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 organise outdoor play more effectively to support younger children to access learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2783409 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10390428 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 55 Number of children on roll 54 Name of registered person Ashbourne Day Nurseries Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0800 699 0044 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Ashbourne Day Nursery Ingol registered in 2024 and is one of a number of settings run by Ashbourne Day Nurseries Limited. The setting is located in Ingol and operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The setting employs 11 members of childcare staff. All staff hold a relevant early years qualification at level 2 or above. The setting offers the government funded places for childcare and receives specific funding for disadvantaged children.

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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 observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff. n A joint observation of practice was completed by the manager and the inspector.

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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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Inspection activities

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