Lake View Nursery Ltd

Inspection of Lake View Nursery Ltd Thorn Business Park, Rotherwas, Hereford, Herefordshire HR2 6JT

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Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

Children do not make the progress they are capable of because the quality of teaching at the nursery is not good enough. Although staff provide children with a range of play activities around their interests, they do not make sure children's learning is purposeful and aligned to their stages of development and individual needs. For example, during adult-led music sessions, babies sit for extended periods of time. Although staff are kind, their interactions do not support the youngest children to develop positive attitudes to learning. For example, to explore and investigate for themselves.

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The provision requires improvement

That said, good settling-in sessions help children to be ready for the move from home to the nursery. They arrive happy and leave their parents or carers with ease. Children form secure relationships with staff who greet them with a smile. They offer babies reassuring cuddles throughout the day. This supports children's emotional well-being. Staff provide children with some experiences to support their understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy lots of opportunities to play outside in the fresh air. Young children excitedly ride on wheeled toys. This helps to develop core strength and coordination skills. Staff remind children to wash their hands at regular intervals throughout the day. Pre-school children are beginning to learn the importance of good oral health. They sit with staff as they brush their teeth for two minutes each afternoon. Children behave generally well because they know what staff expect from them. Staff gently remind them of the nursery rules,

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for example to use their kind hands and indoor feet. Children know to walk and not run when inside.

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need to do better?

n The leadership team has designated roles and responsibilities to aid the smooth running of the well-resourced nursery. Leaders know the staff team well because they work alongside them each day. They meet regularly with staff to discuss best practice and identify training needs. However, some children do not make the best possible progress in their learning and development because leaders do not effectively monitor the quality of teaching. Some staff do not have a secure understanding of the curriculum or a good enough knowledge of how children learn and develop. This hinders the progress children make. n Some staff know what they want children to learn from planned play activities. For example, to use mathematical language and build strength in their hands in readiness for early writing. Although children enjoy the activities, their learning is incidental rather than purposeful. Staff do not consistently focus their

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interactions to support the planned learning intentions. For example, they do not introduce the mathematical language they intend to, or encourage children to use the planned resources, such as large tweezers.

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need to do better?

30 May 2025 n Babies are not consistently engaged in meaningful learning because staff do not manage everyday routines, such as mealtimes effectively. Staff place too much emphasis on housekeeping tasks, such as tidying and clearing tables, which take too long and reduce opportunities for purposeful interaction. Babies are sometimes left waiting in highchairs or at the table, missing valuable moments for development through responsive adult engagement. n The key-persons system is effective. Staff develop secure relationships with children and their families from the outset. They share information with parents about children's time at the nursery through daily discussions and online learning records. Parents are complimentary about the service the nursery provides. They speak highly of the caring staff team and comment on how happy their children are to attend. Parents value the leaders' welcoming and open-door management

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style. n Staff support children's good health. The nursery has a healthy eating policy which is shared with parents on induction. Staff are fully aware of each child's dietary requirements because they are displayed on the wall in each room. Children enjoy balanced and nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks which are prepared by the onsite cook. n Care and hygiene practice is good. Pre-school children are independent. They pour their own drinks from the 'hydration station' and are learning to manage their personal care. Staff talk to babies as they gently change their nappy. The youngest children sleep peacefully in comfortable surroundings. Staff regularly check on them to ensure they are safe and well. n The leadership team is dedicated to its role. The team is reflective and strives for continuous improvements. Leaders know what the nursery does well and have identified areas for development. For example, to support staffs' understanding

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of the curriculum and continue to enhance the outdoor learning environment.

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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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Due date

30 May 2025 improve the monitoring of staffs practice to swiftly identify weaknesses in their knowledge and skills and target professional development opportunities on raising the quality of teaching to the highest level 30/06/2025

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Due date

ensure staff focus their interactions on supporting planned learning intentions to ensure all children are engaged in purposeful learning and make the best possible progress 30/06/2025

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Due date

improve the organisation of daily routines to ensure the youngest children benefit from meaningful interactions and responsive adult engagement to fully support their learning and development. 30/06/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454697 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 10404307 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 60 Number of children on roll 112 Name of registered person Lake View Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01432 270 181 Date of previous inspection 15 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Lake View Nursery Ltd registered in 2013 and is located in Hereford. The nursery employs 28 members of childcare staff. Of these, 19 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. This includes one member of staff who holds qualified teacher status and one who holds early years teacher status. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and a week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm. The nursery offers early education for children aged from nine months to four years.

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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 the children to learn. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Staff 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 inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the manager. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the

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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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