The Old School House Nursery School

Inspection of The Old School House Nursery School The Rise, 4 Endcliffe Rise Road, SHEFFIELD S11 8RU

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children enjoy coming to the nursery. They arrive happy and ready for the day ahead. Staff welcome parents and children and create a playful atmosphere. Staff spend time finding out about children and getting to know them well so that they feel valued and safe. Children settle easily, develop good relationships with staff and are thriving.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a broad curriculum that promotes their abilities in all areas. The nursery is well organised so that children can enjoy a wide variety of experiences and learning opportunities each day. Staff offer a clear routine so that children understand what is happening now and next. Children have opportunities to play outside each day. Staff sit among children as they enjoy climbing, singing and playing. Staff's interactions with children are consistently good. They listen to children's ideas and share language.

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The provision is good

Staff read enthusiastically so that older children are engaged in the story. They ask questions that encourage children to develop thinking skills and remember what they have learned. Children listen to staff, and they learn to cooperate and to take turns. Children work together and help to put things away. They learn to socialise and develop close friendships. Children develop independence and learn to keep themselves safe, for example, as they walk down the stairs.

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need to do better?

n Children's behaviour and attitudes are excellent. Young children are joyful and confident as they dance and sing. Staff encourage children to express themselves and join in. Older children dance to music on the big screen. Staff respect children. For example, they ask permission before changing children's nappies and wiping their noses. n The curriculum is focused on the prime areas of learning and children being ready for school. Staff identify next steps for babies and toddlers and support their individual learning in the prime areas. However, on occasion, staff focus on teaching children their colours rather than helping them build on what they already know and can do. n Staff speak clearly and have high expectations of children. They explain activities to children and tell them what is expected. However, on occasion, group activities are too challenging for some children, who become distracted. For

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example, staff focus on specific tasks, such as children recognising sounds and letters, when they are not yet all at this stage of development. n Children sit together in small groups to share meals and snacks. Staff sit with children and help babies and toddlers to feed themselves. They encourage older children to develop their independence and self-care, such as pouring their own

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14 March 2025 drinks. Staff work closely with parents to support children with allergies and dietary preferences. They log what children have eaten each day. Staff sit among babies and toddlers so that they feel safe and comfortable as they rest. They monitor children as they sleep. n Leaders are proud that the nursery is a training provider. Room leaders plan activities and support apprentices. Staff benefit from regular appraisal meetings. Leaders know staff well and support them to develop specialisms, such as forest school activities in local parks. Staff say that they feel supported and enjoy their work. n Staff are supportive and enjoy being with children. Managers work closely with other professionals to support children, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff treat children as individuals. They adapt activities and equipment so that all children are included. Staff promote diversity and

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inclusion, such as through the books, resources and celebrations that they offer. n Parents are impressed with the support they receive, especially for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They say that staff treat their children as individuals. Staff share information with parents in daily conversations, care sheets, newsletters and termly reports. Parents say that children enjoy coming to the nursery and make excellent progress, especially in language and communication. They comment that their children talk fondly about staff. However, systems for sharing information with parents could be better established.

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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 focus the curriculum more precisely on what children know and need to learn next, so that expectations are matched to their stage of development and achievable for all children n strengthen adult-led activities with older children to enable all children to maintain attention and join in n explore ways to build even closer partnerships with parents so that information- sharing is collaborative.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY388669 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10372564 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 86 Number of children on roll 115 Name of registered person Old School House Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0114 2663230 Date of previous inspection 25 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The Old School House Nursery School registered in 2009 and is located in Sheffield. The nursery employs 26 members of childcare staff. Of these, 18 staff hold qualifications at level 3 or above, including two staff who are early years teachers. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6.30pm. The nursery provides government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n Leaders showed the inspector the areas used by the nursery and explained how the provision is organised. n The inspector held a number of discussions with leaders and staff. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector observed interactions between children and adults. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n Leaders participated in joint observations of staff with the inspector. n The inspector observed planned activities and play inside and outside. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their written feedback. n During the inspection, parents contacted Ofsted to share their views, which informed discussions.

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Inspection activities

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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