Little Achievers Forest School Nursery

Inspection of Little Achievers Forest School Nursery Ramsgreave Hall Farm, Higher Ramsgreave Road, Ramsgreave, Blackburn BB1 9DQ

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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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Staff have lovely relationships with children and a good understanding of their individual needs. They get to know new babies well and offer an abundance of care and reassurance. This helps children to feel happy and emotionally secure. Staff teach children about the rules and boundaries at nursery and model good manners. Children instinctively respond with 'you are welcome' when staff thank them. They demonstrate kind and friendly behaviour, sharing resources and taking turns with their friends. Staff teach children how to listen to one another when there is conflict and help them to explain their feelings. Children behave well and are beginning to recognise how their behaviour effects their friends.

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The provision is good

Overall, staff provide all children with an ambitious curriculum. Children's literacy development is particularly well promoted. Babies explore textured books and hear staff use descriptive words, such as 'soft' and 'rough'. Toddlers learn the meaning of interesting words, such as 'jig' as staff talk to them about familiar stories. Pre- school children bring their book of the week to life by role playing different scenes. They recite phrases, such as 'not by the hair on my chinny chin chin' and confidently remember the beginning, middle and end of the story. Children demonstrate excellent recall and comprehension. They are developing some important skills and knowledge in preparation for school.

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need to do better?

n Leaders consider children's prior learning and experiences when planning their curriculum. They know how to adapt the curriculum to further support most-able children and those who need additional support. However, the implementation of the curriculum is less consistent for younger children than it is for older children. This means that at times, younger children are not fully supported to extend their skills, which hinders their engagement and attitude to learning. n The procedures for identifying and supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well embedded. Staff use observations and assessments to identify when children are at risk of falling behind. They introduce targeted learning plans, which leaders monitor every half term. This ensures that referrals for support from outside agencies is made swiftly. Children with SEND make progress from their unique starting points.

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need to do better?

n Communication and language development is promoted well. Staff use a range of new words to extend children's vocabulary. They explain the meaning of the word 'sturdy' and refer to structures children have made for context. Children copy words, such as excavator and comment, 'this digs mud and moves it'. They are keen and eager to share their views and opinions. By the time children move through to the pre-school room, they are confident and fluent communicators. n Children are eager and motivated to take part in dough activities. Younger

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need to do better?

3 April 2025 children learn how to make playdough using different ingredients. Older children concentrate intently as they manipulate dough to form small balls and learn that these are called 'spheres'. They use words, such as 'squeeze' and 'mash' to describe what they are doing. This helps children to strengthen their small finger muscles in preparation for early writing. n Overall, staff are beginning to teach children about some of the things that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. They discuss healthy foods and teach children about the impact of too much sugar on the body. Children have daily physical exercise and learn about good oral health. However, there are occasions when staff do not model good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands after wiping children's noses. This does not give children consistent messages about health and self-care. n Staff promote children's physical development well. Younger children learn to

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need to do better?

balance and climb confidently in the outdoor area. Staff support children to learn how to ride the scooters by pushing with one leg. Older children skilfully dig using the sit-on digger. They show resilience and determination as they carefully coordinate their arms to pick up and tip out sand from the bucket. Children demonstrate good strength and physical skills. n Staff are happy and feel supported in their roles. New staff receive a thorough induction and regular well-being checks. Staff access professional development opportunities, such as training. Leaders have implemented new procedures for the coaching and mentoring of staff. However, they are still in their infancy and consequently there are some inconsistencies in the quality of interactions between staff and children.

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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 support staff to implement leaders' curriculum intentions more consistently with younger children n encourage staff to model consistent hygiene routines to teach children about good health and self-care n strengthen the procedures for coaching and mentoring staff to provide more consistency in the quality of interactions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376838 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10357102 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 75 Number of children on roll 56 Name of registered person Rosy Apple Childcare Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01254 246 712 Date of previous inspection 24 May 2024

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Information about this early years setting

Little Achievers Forest School Nursery registered in 2008 and is situated in Blackburn, Lancashire. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff. Of these, 10 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The nursery opens from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The nursery provides government funded places for childcare and receives specific funding for disadvantaged children.

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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 spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while at nursery. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n Parents shared their views of the nursery with the inspector. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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