Bovington Nursery

Bovington Nursery

Unique reference number (URN): EY540642 Address: Cox Close, Bovington, BH20 6FD Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises Registered with Ofsted: 31/07/2017 Registers: EYR Registered person: Bovington Nursery CIO

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Safeguarding standards met

The safeguarding standards are met. This means that leaders and/or those responsible for governance and oversight fulfil their specific responsibilities and have established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed. As a result, children are made safer and feel safe.

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How we evaluate safeguarding

When we inspect settings for safeguarding, they can have the following outcomes:

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How we evaluate safeguarding

Met: The setting has an open and positive culture of safeguarding. Not met: The setting has not created an open and positive culture of safeguarding. Not all legal requirements are met.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard

Leaders consistently establish a positive environment with clear, commonly understood expectations for behaviour. Staff form close bonds with children, learning individual cues and supporting emotional needs, such as recognising different types of cries in younger children. Practitioners actively teach collaboration, guiding children to resolve conflicts calmly and encouraging teamwork during play. For example, staff facilitate group activities where children share resources and help each other, fostering mutual respect. Attendance and punctuality are monitored closely, with open conversations with families to address barriers and support regular attendance. Staff consider age, stage and individual circumstances, adapting routines and expectations to ensure all children can participate and succeed. Children transition smoothly from group time to lunchtime, with staff promoting independence and supporting those who need extra help. Staff use positive reinforcement

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard

and model respectful interactions, helping children to understand and follow the setting's expectations. Children consistently collaborate, take turns and get along with others, developing important social skills. Leaders foster a harmonious culture, where children feel secure and are motivated to engage in learning. Well-established routines support children to manage transitions and develop self-regulation. Through these practices, children consistently demonstrate positive attitudes, behave well and build strong foundations for lifelong learning.

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Achievement Expected standard

Children make progress through the curriculum, particularly in communication and language. Staff consistently model positive interactions, supporting children to develop vocabulary and confidence. Disadvantaged children, those with additional needs and those previously known to social care achieve from their starting points, as evidenced by tailored interventions and regular monitoring. For example, children with speech and language needs receive targeted support through specialist input and individual plans. All children are well prepared for their next stage of learning, with a curriculum that emphasises life skills, resilience and readiness for school. Staff ensure that children's achievements are celebrated and that progress is tracked carefully, allowing for timely adjustments to support. The setting's approach ensures that every child, regardless of background or need, is given the opportunity to succeed and develop the skills necessary for future learning.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard

Care practices at the setting meet individual needs effectively. Staff are attentive when children feel unwell, ensuring comfort and swift support. Secure relationships are established through key-person systems, with babies and children forming attachments that foster emotional wellbeing. Children learn about physical development and safety, such as cleaning their teeth daily in line with NHS guidance and understanding healthy eating habits. Staff help children recognise and manage emotions, using open discussions and reflective questions during group activities. Routines such as sleeping and feeding are individualised, with staff present during sleep times and regular checks for safety. Children who may be disadvantaged and those with additional needs receive support, ensuring their welfare and wellbeing are prioritised. Staff promote healthy routines, such as regular handwashing and safe eating practices, and they encourage children to take responsibility for their own

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard

hygiene. Children develop a sense of belonging through warm relationships and consistent care. The setting's approach ensures that every child feels safe, supported and able to express themselves, laying the foundation for lifelong wellbeing and resilience.

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Curriculum and teaching Expected standard

Leaders demonstrate a thorough understanding of curriculum quality and teaching, making informed decisions to drive improvement. They regularly review and refine the curriculum in response to children's needs and staff feedback. The curriculum meets all early years requirements, with purposeful activities that build language and mathematical skills. For instance, staff use effective questions during story time and introduce mathematical concepts through engaging activities, such as counting games and numeral recognition. Physical, personal, social and emotional development is prioritised, with children encouraged to wash up after themselves, participate in collaborative play and manage their own snacks. Staff adapt teaching for disadvantaged children and those with additional needs, making reasonable adjustments such as gradual starts and tailored resources. Assessment is ongoing and informs teaching, with staff using effective systems and

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Curriculum and teaching Expected standard

individual plans to ensure learning is matched to each child's starting point and stage of development. Staff communicate regularly with families, sharing progress and next steps, and they work together to ensure that every child receives the support they need to succeed. The curriculum is well taught, and children make consistent progress across all areas of learning.

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Inclusion Expected standard

Leaders identify and assess children's individual needs with care and precision. Staff quickly recognise when a child requires additional support and respond by coordinating with external professionals and adapting routines. For example, children with physical needs benefit from joint meetings with therapists and tailored equipment. Leaders reduce barriers to learning by implementing flexible settling processes and adapting environments, such as creating homely spaces for babies to feel safe and secure. Staff monitor progress through ongoing assessments and adjust support as needed, using effective tools and pupil premium funding to target resources. Training on inclusive practice is embedded, with staff completing courses that enhance their ability to support children's emotional and learning needs. Leaders engage families and external agencies, working closely with social care and speech and language therapists to shape children's support and opportunities. Funding is

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Inclusion Expected standard

used strategically, purchasing resources that match children's interests and supporting their confidence and social skills. Leaders support the progress of disadvantaged children and those previously known to children's social care through close monitoring and targeted support. To strengthen this further, leaders should more rigorously monitor children's progress and skilfully adjust support so that all children make sustained progress over time.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders demonstrate a clear understanding of the setting's strengths and take decisive action to address areas for improvement. They regularly review systems and seek input from staff, ensuring that decisions are always in the best interests of all children, particularly those who are disadvantaged or have additional needs. Staff report that they feel well supported by the provider, who fosters a positive and collaborative working environment. Leaders manage staff well-being by offering coaching, regular supervision and opportunities for professional development. Training is impactful, with staff completing relevant courses and applying new knowledge to their practice. Leaders foster a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement, regularly celebrating achievements and encouraging reflective practice among staff. They promote teamwork, open communication and a shared commitment to delivering a very high quality of care and education. The setting's reflective

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

culture ensures ongoing development and high standards for children's care and education. Leaders work closely with families and external agencies to ensure that all children receive the support they need. They monitor progress and review support regularly, making adjustments as required. The leadership team's commitment to ongoing development and inclusive practice ensures that the setting remains a safe, supportive and effective environment for all children.

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What it's like to be a child at this setting

Children experience a welcoming and nurturing environment where staff actively encourage them to achieve, belong and thrive. From the moment they arrive, children receive warm greetings and are quickly settled, even if they feel upset at drop-off. Staff foster independence by guiding children to pour drinks and prepare their own snacks, helping them build confidence and essential life skills. Staff celebrate children's successes, such as supporting first steps or encouraging language development through songs and repeated phrases. The setting's systems ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive tailored support, including regular meetings with external professionals

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Inspectors:

Chris Langdon-Casey Jonathan Payne and close collaboration with families. Staff create a strong sense of belonging by building positive relationships with each child and their family, ensuring everyone feels included, regardless of background or need. Children flourish as they explore thoughtfully designed spaces, engage in purposeful play and benefit from consistent routines. Through these experiences, children develop the confidence and skills needed for the best possible start in life, knowing they are safe, supported and able to express themselves fully.

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Inspectors:

Children feel secure because staff know them well and respond consistently to their individual needs. Babies and younger children are comforted promptly, helping them to form secure attachments and feel confident to explore. Older children move confidently between activities, follow familiar routines and seek support from trusted adults.

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Inspectors:

Children enjoy learning alongside their peers and are supported to develop positive social skills. Staff help children to share, take turns and manage emotions appropriately, supporting positive behaviour and cooperation. Ongoing assessment helps staff understand children's starting points and adapt experiences so all children, including those who are disadvantaged or face barriers, are supported to make progress.

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Next steps

Leaders should strengthen systems in place to ensure all children's needs are rigorously monitored and skilfully adjusted to ensure children make sustained improvement. Leaders should ensure that teaching is consistently effective so children have increased opportunities to deepen their learning and development.

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About this inspection

The inspectors spoke with families, leaders, practitioners, the special educational needs coordinator and assistants during the inspection.

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About this inspection

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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Address:

Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Address:

Registered person: Bovington Nursery CIO

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Facts and figures used on inspection

This data was available to the inspector at the time of the inspection.

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Exceptional

Practice is exceptional: of the highest standard nationally. Other settings can learn from it.

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Strong standard

The setting reaches a strong standard. Leaders are working above the standard expected of them.

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Expected standard

The setting is fulfilling the expected standard of education and/or care. This means they are following the standard set out in statutory and non ‑ statutory legislation and the professional standards expected of them.

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Needs attention

The expected standards are not met but leaders are likely able to make the necessary improvements.

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Urgent improvement

The setting needs to make urgent improvements to provide the expected standard of education and/or care.

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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