Blackmoor Park Day Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

The provision is good

Children have a wonderful time at this fun nursery.

They enter enthusiastically and are eager to explore the wide range of resources available to them. Babies smile as they shake instruments along to songs and as they feel sand between their toes. Older children eagerly scoop up sand and gather leaves to make 'pizza' outside.

They proudly show their finished creations to staff. Children are inquisitive learners and make clear progress from their starting points.Children have formed strong relationships with the caring staff and each other.

They are consulted before staff change their nappies and before they ch...ange their clothes. Children show great pride in their achievements, which are valued by the staff. As children build tall towers, they clap and announce, 'I did it'.

When babies crawl through tunnels, they cheer as they get to the other side and celebrate with staff. These respectful relationships help children to feel valued and secure.Children play cooperatively and invite others into their play.

Babies pass books to each other, then snuggle up on cushions as they turn the pages together. When older children struggle to carry heavy objects, they ask their friends to help. Children work together to create a tractor with crates and tyres.

Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, and children respond to gentle reminders throughout the day.

What does the early years setting do well and what does it need to do better?

Since the last inspection, leaders have used self-evaluation effectively to address the weaknesses raised. They regularly provide staff with training and feedback about their teaching and practice.

However, there are still some minor inconsistencies in teaching and in the implementation of the leaders' intended curriculum. Leaders have plans to continue to embed this support to raise the quality of teaching to the highest possible level.Leaders have prioritised children's communication and language development following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Staff value children's chatter and keep conversations going by using children's interests to motivate them. For example, children engage in deep conversations about their favourite superheroes. Staff use opportunities during play to support children's communication skills.

As babies hold out their hands, staff respond by singing 'Row, row, row your boat'. Children are enthusiastic and confident communicators.Children are active in their learning.

They are provided with continuous access to the outdoor play area and have many opportunities to practise their large-muscle skills. Children carry heavy objects and are proud of their 'superhero strength'. Older children are careful to negotiate around obstacles as they ride on wheeled toys.

These opportunities help to promote children's strength, coordination and well-being.Staff provide engaging activities to support children's literacy development. Children have many opportunities to strengthen the small muscles in their hands, in preparation for later writing.

Children and families are provided with access to a range of books. Children are encouraged to tune into sounds they hear. They excitedly tell staff when they hear birds outside.

Staff develop children's early literacy skills, which they will need in later learning.Staff promote children's early mathematics skills effectively. As children fill up containers, staff introduce language such as 'full'.

When children build towers, staff describe them as 'gigantic'. Children use opportunities as they play to test out their mathematical understanding. They proudly gather bamboo leaves and order them by size.

Children are gaining a positive attitude and interest in mathematics.Leaders are knowledgeable of how to support children's individual needs. Staff complete regular assessments of children's progress and identify any gaps in children's development.

Staff gather keywords in children's home languages, and leaders use translators to support the sharing of information with families. Effective partnerships have been established with a range of outside professionals.Parents are extremely positive about this 'friendly and inclusive' nursery.

They feel fully informed and updated about their children's learning from the 'professional' staff team. Parents state that their children love attending. They have seen lots of progress with their children's development and are supported to understand how they can extend learning at home.

Parent partnerships are a strength of this nursery.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.Leaders provide all staff with regular training and support to continually improve their safeguarding knowledge.

Staff understand the signs and indicators of abuse. They are clear on the steps to take if they have any concerns about children's welfare or about the conduct of a colleague. Staff talk confidently about how they keep children safe, such as by following safe sleep guidelines.

Children are provided with many opportunities to learn about safety. As staff see sand on the floor, they talk to children about the potential slipping risk this poses.

What does the setting need to do to improve?

To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should: continue to support staff in developing their practice, in order to raise the quality of teaching to the highest possible level.

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