Priory Foundation Learning Centre (Owlets)

Inspection of Priory Foundation Learning Centre (Owlets) Langney Sports Club, Priory Road, EASTBOURNE, East Sussex BN23 7QH

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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

Staff are caring and nurturing. They support the children to make good progress in their learning and development. Staff provide a bespoke settling-in period for children. This allows children the time they need for settling in and strongly supports children's emotional well-being. Staff know that children who are happy to enter the setting are more ready to engage in learning. Generally, children behave well. They are polite and follow the routines well. Staff set high expectations for children's behaviour and are excellent role models.

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The provision is good

Staff implement a curriculum that is broad and balanced. They use information gathered from parents and information that they have learned about the children in order to provide activities that the children enjoy. Staff present information clearly to children. They provide children with time to respond when questions are asked. Children are encouraged to give their opinions, which helps children to feel valued and listened to.

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The provision is good

Children develop strong independence skills. They can freely choose from a large range of resources. They are expected to help during routines, such as tidying away the toys. They are becoming proficient in their own self-care, such as going to the toilet and washing hands. This helps to prepare children for the next stage in their education, such as going to school.

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need to do better?

n Leaders have previously identified gaps in children's communication skills. In response, they have focused on training staff to counter this. Staff use a range of descriptive vocabulary and introduce literacy activities, such as story sacks. This helps children to develop a love of books and inspire their imaginations. Visual cues and timetables help children to understand routines and develop new language. n At times, the organisation of daily routines and some adult-led learning does not run smoothly. For example, some children are left waiting for long periods for others to finish their lunch before they can play. This means that valuable learning time is lost, and some children can become distracted and show frustration. In addition, staff occasionally plan adult-led activities that do not always consider the range of ages and stages of development. As a result, some children become disengaged and wander off, resulting in these children not

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receiving the same learning as others. n Children have good attitudes to their learning. The staff team form positive relationships with children. They bring energy and enthusiasm to their role, which impacts effectively on the way children approach their learning. Children are very curious and eager to learn new things. Staff encourage them to ask

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3 July 2025 questions and share their learning with their friends, such as working collaboratively to complete a puzzle together. Children show their delight as staff praise them for their perseverance during tasks. Children's self-esteem and confidence are high. n Children enjoy the opportunity to enhance their physical abilities through various activities. They enjoy playing outdoors and benefit greatly from running around with their friends in the fresh air. Staff support children to climb safely on equipment and provide bikes and scooters to help children to increase muscle strength and negotiate space. Children engage in very regular activities that support their understanding of how they must brush their teeth and why. n Generally, children are exposed to a wide curriculum, and they make good progress, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, although there are some meaningful and quality interactions,

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need to do better?

staff do not always carefully consider how the activities provided support children's next steps and individual learning needs. Consequently, some learning can be more incidental then purposeful. Despite this, children's general enjoyment during activities is high. n Children are exposed to experiences that teach them about the beliefs and cultures of other children. Staff provide trips that children may not have experienced previously, such as going to the zoo. Leaders use additional funding to provide children with SEND with beneficial sensory experiences. Consequently, children have access to a fully inclusive curriculum that is enjoyable and memorable. n The nursery has developed strong relationships with local schools. For instance, class teachers come to visit the children and gather important information that will help them to successfully transition. Staff arrange visits for children to experience their new school and become familiar with the new environment.

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need to do better?

This positively supports children's transitions from nursery to primary school.

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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 improve the organisation of daily activities, such as transition times and routines, to ensure that all children consistently receive high-quality care and learning n support staff to consistently develop their teaching skills when planning activities to ensure that next steps are precisely targeted for a child's age and stage of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551183 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10399467 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person Owlets Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07745347352 Date of previous inspection 3 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Priory Foundation Learning Centre (Owlets), known locally as Owlets Nursery School, opened in 2003 and re-registered in 2017. It operates from Langney Sports Club in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The nursery opens five days a week during school term times. Sessions are from 8.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery provides government-funded early education places for children aged from two to four years. There are four members of staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications up to level 4.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector joined the manager on a learning walk of the setting and discussed how the early years curriculum is organised. n The inspector spoke to staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n Children spoke to the inspector and shared their views. n Parents provided feedback for the inspector and gave their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation that was made available on request.

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3 July 2025 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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