Early Learning Daycare Ltd

Inspection of Early Learning Daycare Ltd Ramsbottom Nursery, 1 Factory Street, BURY, Lancashire BL0 9BT

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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

Children feel happy, safe and excited to learn in this warm and welcoming environment. Staff get to know the children well. When children first start at the setting, staff follow their home routines, where possible. This helps children to feel settled and confident. Children are free to choose where they want to play, whether it's exploring outdoors, joining in creative activities or discovering something new through exciting experiments. Young children are supported to communicate and feel understood, with staff using gestures, songs and stories to build their language. Children make their own choices, express themselves and are listened to. They learn how to play kindly with others, take turns and talk about their feelings. The setting is calm and friendly, so children feel secure to take risks and try new things. Whether planting vegetables, taking donations to the foodbank or joining in local events, children are given opportunities to learn about the world.

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The provision is good

Children learn through play and are offered a variety of experiences. As a result, children grow in independence, develop strong friendships and are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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need to do better?

n Children are supported to reach their full potential at this setting. Staff have high expectations and know each child's needs and next steps well. They use regular assessments and planning to tailor learning to the individual, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those in receipt of additional funding. n The curriculum is designed to motivate and engage children. While staff thoughtfully set up learning opportunities and areas of interest, children are free to choose and follow their curiosity. This helps develop independence, decision- making and a love of learning. n Children are encouraged to be independent. This is supported across the setting's daily routines. They are encouraged to dress themselves, go out into the garden and make their own food at snack times. These experiences help to equip children with the independence and abilities that are needed to thrive in

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the next phase of their learning. n There is a strong emphasis on emotional well-being and supporting children to understand their feelings and build empathy. Leaders have introduced a scheme across the setting that is based on a trauma informed approach. This provides staff with tools to encourage children to open up and talk about their feelings and empowers children to seek support if they feel unsafe. n Children demonstrate positive behaviour and attitudes towards others. They play cooperatively, show kindness to one another and enjoy shared activities. Staff model respectful, caring behaviour. As a result, children respond well to routines and expectations.

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28 May 2025 n Mostly, staff support children's language well. For example, while discussing how to release toys out of the ice, staff introduce words 'emerge' and 'excavate' and explain their meanings. However, on occasions, some staff do not support children to understand the names of objects they play with. This does not support children's growing vocabulary. n Staff work closely with parents, creating a team spirit that supports children's well-being and development. Staff share information with parents in a variety of ways, including displays, daily conversations and regular updates on a secure app. As a result, parents are positive about their children's experiences in the setting. n Staff provide children with a range of experiences and opportunities that develop their knowledge of the local community. For example, children go on outings to local parks, attend charity events and go on church visits. These help to build

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children's sense of belonging and purpose beyond the nursery walls. n Leaders work hard to promote a healthy lifestyle. The setting has been awarded the 'Golden Apple' award through the local authority. Staff talk to children about the importance of healthy food choices, looking after teeth and having plenty of exercise. This supports children's health well.

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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 strengthen further staff's knowledge of how children learn language to support children's growing vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542905 Local authority Bury Inspection number 10388471 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 70 Number of children on roll 53 Name of registered person Early Learning Daycare Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07799077719 Date of previous inspection 12 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Early Learning Daycare Ltd registered in 2017. It is situated in Ramsbottom. The nursery employs 18 members of childcare staff. Of whom, three hold a childcare qualification at level 6 and one has also achieved qualified teacher status, nine hold a childcare qualification at level 3 and two hold a qualification at level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery offers the government funded places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. 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 observed the interactions between staff and children. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity.

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n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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