Mary P's BCT Ltd

Inspection of Mary P's BCT Ltd Lacon House, 2 Millham Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 8BL

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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

Children arrive happy and are warmly welcomed by nurturing staff who help those who find it harder to settle. Staff build strong, trusting relationships and create a calm, purposeful environment where children feel secure, valued and confident to explore and learn. From the outset, staff prioritise children's emotional well-being, working closely with families to support smooth transitions, follow familiar routines from home and celebrate children's achievements together.

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The provision is good

Attentive and responsive staff promote children's emotional and physical well-being through consistent routines and warm, positive interactions. They set clear expectations for learning and behaviour and actively encourage independence. For example, children confidently serve their own drinks and snacks.

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The provision is good

Children form strong bonds with staff, who know their key children well and use this knowledge to plan and support individual progress. The ambitious, well- sequenced curriculum is tailored to each child's needs and interests, with staff closely monitoring next steps. As a result, children gain the skills they need for future learning.

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The provision is good

Children develop strong communication and language skills through regular interactions with staff, who model language well and extend vocabulary during play and conversation. Staff working with younger children speak clearly, repeat key words and use eye contact and positive body language to support understanding. For example, they respond sensitively to babies' nonverbal cue to move away, respecting personal space and reinforcing secure relationships.

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need to do better?

n Parents report that communication is clear, both in person and through the online journal, and they feel well supported. They appreciate the settling-in process and feel that staff form strong, positive relationships with their children. Parents describe transitions between rooms and into school as positive and say their children are well prepared. n The curriculum actively reflects and celebrates family cultures through displays and recognition of the languages children speak. Planned celebrations embrace the diverse experiences children bring from home, fostering their sense of self- worth and belonging. n The key person uses their knowledge of each child's interests and achievements to plan meaningful next steps in learning. This informs an ambitious curriculum that builds on what children know and can do as they move through the setting. Where concerns arise, staff are supported by leaders, who have effective

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processes in place to identify and respond to emerging needs.

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9 July 2025 n Staff prioritise communication and language development across the curriculum. Children build vocabulary through songs, play and regular interactions during daily routines. Staff are clear about the support each child needs. For example, when a child used one word, the adult responded with two or three words to extend their language. n Staff actively teach independence from the earliest age. They enable young children to access resources and move freely around their environment. In toddler and pre-school rooms, staff organise spaces to support self-directed play and early literacy. Children begin to recognise familiar words in the environment, such as those used for labelling. Staff prepare older children for school by supporting them to dress themselves, including practising changing into physical education kits during the summer term. n Children demonstrate positive behaviours and strong personal development.

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They take turns in games and at mealtimes, show kindness towards each other and take care of their learning environment. n Staff take a creative approach to planning for physical development. Children build physical skills using climbing trees, bikes and outdoor equipment. Older children benefit from weekly visits to a local club where they take part in rugby sessions. n Key persons take part in monthly team meetings to share observations of children's interests and progress, helping to plan engaging activities that support what the children need to learn next. However, planning for adult-led sessions does not always provide sufficient challenge for all children, which can limit opportunities for them to build on what they know and can do. n Leaders place a strong focus on staff development and training. New staff benefit from a well-structured induction that helps them understand and practise their responsibilities to a high standard. Staff report good access to ongoing

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training, and this is reflected in their secure safeguarding knowledge.

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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 the planning of adult-led activities to more precisely reflect the different needs and stages of children's learning so that all children are consistently challenged and supported to build on what they know and can do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2739727 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10399622 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 29 Number of children on roll 41 Name of registered person Mary P's BCT Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01242 672215 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Mary P's BCT Ltd registered in June 2023. It is situated in a residential area of Bishop's Cleeve, in Tewkesbury. The setting is open all year round, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm. The provider employs 14 members of staff, most of whom hold a relevant qualification at level 3. One member of staff is working towards a level 2 qualification as an apprentice. The setting offers government- funded early education places.

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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 Children and staff spoke with the inspector during the inspection. 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 Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector and the manager carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity. 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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