Noodles Nursery

Inspection of Noodles Nursery 2 Greenes Road, Whiston, Liverpool L35 3RF

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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

Noodles Nursery is a warm and nurturing setting. Staff skilfully create a tranquil and homely environment, where children are settled and very happy. Twinkly lights and calming music help children to relax and supports their well-being. Staff have thoughtfully planned and resourced cosy areas, where children can explore and investigate, for example staff help babies to scoop and pour sand, developing their physical skills. Children demonstrate that they love coming to this nursery, they enjoy cuddles and reassurance from caring staff, who know them and their individual needs and interests very well.

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The provision is good

Routines are securely embedded into the children's day. Staff organise older children to sit alongside each other to enjoy a morning snack, this helps children to develop personal and social skills. Staff sing nursery rhymes and the children join in the actions, this develops their early literacy skills.

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The provision is good

Children are supported to develop their independence skills, for example babies feed themselves and older children eat using forks. Staff encourage children to put on their own coats and shoes. Children benefit from staff reading exciting stories to them. They listen attentively and respond to questions, this builds strong communication skills. Knowledgeable staff prepare children very well for the next stage of their learning journey.

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n Staff demonstrate high levels of enthusiasm and commitment to their work. They strive to create an engaging environment for the children. As a result, children are happy, calm and engaged in their activities. The children's overall well-being is very high. n High expectations from staff and established routines support children to behave very well. The older children wait patiently before their yoga session begins. They listen and follow instructions as they stretch and balance. Learning is fun and engaging as they develop new physical skills. n Staff have carefully planned a sequenced curriculum, which builds upon children's skills and knowledge as they move through the nursery. Babies begin to explore throwing and rolling balls while older children enjoy playing racing and chasing games together. Children are supported by enthusiastic staff and develop good spatial awareness. n The nursery celebrates a range of cultural festivals and traditions, such as Holi

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and Chinese New Year, this enriches children's knowledge of other cultures. Staff plan some visits into the local community, for example they take children out to collect conkers. However, children do not always benefit from more varied opportunities and visits to further their knowledge and develop their

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20 March 2025 understanding of the world around them. n Children with special educational needs and/ or disabilities (SEND) are supported very well. Staff use Makaton sign language to support children with hearing loss. Staff are trained to identify children who have delayed language skills. They plan support to help children catch up quickly. n Relationships between parents and staff are excellent. Parents praise the nursery's warm and homely environment and its high-quality care. Staff are recognised for their kindness, compassion and commitment to go above and beyond for the children and their families. The nursery's consistent approach supports children to feel content and display high levels of well-being. n Staff plan some time outside in the garden each day for the children to play. However, sessions are short and children do not always have opportunity to further enhance their physical development and learn about the weather and

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seasons. n Staff support children to learn about a healthy lifestyle. Children drink water and have healthy meals and snacks. Staff promote good oral hygiene practices by encouraging children to brush their teeth after lunch. Children are being taught to adopt healthy habits and routines, promoting their well-being.

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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 more first-hand experiences to enhance children's learning of the world around them n extend opportunities for play in the outdoor area, to enhance the range of learning opportunities for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404215 Local authority Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Inspection number 10375744 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 88 Number of children on roll 75 Name of registered person Fearon, Nicola Carole

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reference number

Telephone number 0151 493 0201 Date of previous inspection 1 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Noodles Nursery registered in 2009. The nursery employs 12 members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 2,there is an apprentice working towards level 2. Six members of staff have level 3, and one is at level 6. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children interacted and asked the inspector questions during the inspection. n The manager spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. 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 carried out a joint observation of a literacy activity with the manager.

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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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