Apple Grove Day Nursery

Inspection of Apple Grove Day Nursery Stockingford Junior School, Grove Road, NUNEATON, Warwickshire CV10 8JY

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

The provider has ensured that the improvements required at the last inspection have been sustained to meet the statutory requirements. Staff have an improved knowledge and understanding of a range of child protection matters and the local reporting procedures that should be followed in the event of concerns about children's welfare. Staff's understanding of their duties and responsibilities is improved.

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The provision is good

Children are happy and well settled in the nursery. They build close relationships with staff who provide well for their care needs. Children go to staff for cuddles and reassurance, which they receive in abundance. This helps them to feel safe and secure in their care. For example, children snuggle beside staff to listen to and engage with stories. They confidently talk about the characters and their thoughts about what is happening in the story. They join in and giggle with staff during parts that were read. Children generally behave well. Staff use improved strategies that are effective in supporting children's understanding of the behaviour that is expected of them. This helps children learn how to resolve minor disagreements between themselves. Children generally gain the skills and understanding they need to prepare them for the next stage of their learning and the eventual move on to school.

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need to do better?

n The setting's curriculum is well developed and understood by staff. They have clear intentions for the learning that children will achieve while attending. Staff gather useful information from parents when children first start to help them know about children's prior learning and experiences. However, staff's plans for children's next learning do not yet focus as precisely as possible on what it is that children need to learn to make the most progress that they are capable of. n The nursery environment is spacious and inviting for children to explore. Staff arrange the spaces to enable all children to independently access the resources that interest them. For example, children take down resources that stack and connect, engaging in this chosen play for long periods while building on their understanding of mathematical concepts and problem-solving skills. n Staff promote communication and language well. They engage children in

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interesting conversations and use clear sentence structures for children to hear. Children enjoy a range of familiar stories, rhymes and songs throughout the day and engage with enthusiasm to follow the actions and sing the words that they know. Over time, all children, including those in need of additional support, build on their vocabulary, listening and speaking skills. n Children have fun in the outdoor environment and use their imaginations well. Staff provide a range of resources and opportunities for children to begin to play

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need to do better?

29 April 2025 together. For example, they decide to create a café, serving drinks and meals through the hatch. Children tell staff what they are selling and listen closely to what staff order. They take their roles seriously, taking turns to access resources and using their manners well. n Children enjoy sitting together with staff to play with sand. Staff support children to understand and follow a series of clear instructions to use their chosen moulds of butterflies and other items. Staff demonstrate and play alongside children, which helps them to understand further. They receive lots of praise and claps when they successfully achieve their goals. n Independence is promoted generally well. For example, children dress themselves and learn to manage their personal care successfully. However, at times, staff do not provide children with opportunities to learn how to manage other tasks, such as to learn the sequence of and practise handwashing and, at

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mealtimes, to drink from cups without a spout. n Managers have improved the support they provide to staff to ensure that they receive regular opportunities to discuss their work practice and professional development. This ensures a clearer understanding so that the appropriate support is provided through training and guidance. This has helped to raise the quality of provision for children. n Parents are happy with the setting and how friendly and professional staff are. They comment on the trust they have in staff. They say they value the regular information they receive about their child's care and learning.

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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 plans more sharply on what children need to learn next to help them make the most possible progress n provide further opportunities for children to develop their independence and manage tasks for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417862 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10376942 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 Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 15 Name of registered person Gandham, Dipo

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reference number

Telephone number 02476354743 Date of previous inspection 7 November 2024

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Information about this early years setting

Apple Grove Day Nursery registered in 2010 and is situated on the site of Stockingford Academy in Nuneaton. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are from 9am until 3pm. The nursery employs three members of childcare staff. Of whom, all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The nursery receives funding for early education for all children.

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Inspection activities

n The manager showed the inspector all areas of the premises and discussed how staff ensure that it is safe and suitable for children to attend. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching throughout the inspection and considered the impact this has on children's learning. A joint evaluation of the quality of teaching during an activity took place between the leader and the inspector. n The inspector spoke to parents at appropriate times and took account of their views of the nursery. n The inspector spoke to children and staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager and discussed how the setting was organised. The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting.

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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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