Cosy Corner Day Nursery

Inspection of Cosy Corner Day Nursery Cosy Corner, 36 Lorne Road, Prenton CH43 2JN

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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

Staff at the nursery get to know children well, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They find out about children's individual needs and work closely with other professionals involved in their care. This helps staff to adapt the curriculum and their teaching to ensure children with SEND are included and well supported. Staff form lovely relationships with children. Those working in the baby room recognise the importance of lots of physical contact and cuddles to help babies feel safe and secure. Children are happy and their emotional well-being is of high priority.

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The provision is good

Leaders provide children with a broad curriculum that helps to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. Children have a lovely attitude to learning and show good levels of concentration. Younger children confidently navigate the climbing equipment while carrying an object in their arms. They show great strength and determination as they carefully complete the obstacle course. Children are keen to use the bicycles independently. They learn to push themselves forward, strengthening their leg muscles and balancing skills. This promotes children's overall good health and well-being.

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need to do better?

n Leaders plan a balanced curriculum that is tailored to meet children's individual needs and abilities. They understand how to sequence the curriculum to help children build on their existing skills and knowledge. Staff monitor children's development and have a good knowledge of what they already know and what they want them to learn next. Overall, the curriculum is implemented well, which helps children to make good progress. n The arrangements in place for supporting children with SEND are strong. Staff get to know children with SEND very well and have a secure knowledge of how best to support them. They implement individual learning plans which include targets set by outside agencies. Leaders monitor the progress of children closely and use additional funding wisely. This ensures that children with SEND make good progress and those at risk of falling behind receive the support they need in a timely manner.

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need to do better?

n Generally, staff promote children's communication and language development well. They engage them in back-and-forth conversations and encourage them to repeat new words. Babies babble and learn to say key words, such as 'bye'. Older children use descriptive words, such as 'spikey' and 'wobbly' in their play. However, not all staff recognise the impact of unnecessary dummy use. They encourage children to talk and sing with dummies in their mouths. This creates unclear speech sounds, which hinders children's emerging speaking skills. n Literacy development is well implemented. Staff read clearly to children and

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need to do better?

9 May 2025 encourage them to explore the meaning of the text. They ask open-ended questions to test out children's understanding. Children are keen to join in and make links with their own experiences, such as what makes them feel happy and sad. They are confident to share their opinions and make comments, such as 'when I am sad, I go to bed'. Children are developing some important skills in preparation for their move to school. n Staff model positive behaviour and teach children about the importance of sharing and taking turns. They provide children with opportunities, such as small group activities, to practise these skills. Children listen carefully to staff and follow instructions confidently. They behave very well and have a good understanding of what is expected of them at nursery. This creates a calm and relaxed environment. n Staff help children to learn about the differences between themselves and

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need to do better?

others. They teach them about celebrations, such as Eid and Chinese New Year. When children first start, they create 'my family and me' books and boards using photos of their family. Staff use these to promote discussions about different family dynamics and cultures. This develops children's understanding of others and prepares them for life in modern Britain. n The providers are dedicated to making the nursery an enjoyable place to be. They recognise the pressures leaders and staff face and work hard to reduce their workload. Staff are very happy and well settled in their roles. They access professional development opportunities and supervision meetings. However, leaders do not monitor the impact of professional development consistently. As such, there are inconsistencies in the delivery of the curriculum and the quality of interactions across the staff team.

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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 recognise the impact of dummy use on children's communication and language development n strengthen the procedures for monitoring staff practice to provide more consistency in the quality of education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2839735 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10403987 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 62 Number of children on roll 99 Name of registered person Wirral Early Years Education Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01516528984 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Cosy Corner Day Nursery registered in 2025 and is situated in Wirral. The nursery employs 12 members of childcare staff who all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery offers 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 Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. 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 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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