Chez Nanny Limited (Preparatory & Educational Nursery)

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

Children thoroughly enjoy adventurous outdoor play at Chez Nanny Nursery. They learn to be imaginative and practise their large muscle movements in the mud kitchen. This supports children's early writing skills. Children laugh and giggle with friends as they climb up the steep slopes and whizz down the slide. They excitedly splash in muddy puddles while caring staff allow them to lead their own learning experiences and play. Children display positive attitudes.

Staff have high expectations and encourage positive behaviour. They remind children about the rules and support children to resolve conflict. Staff teach children about kindness and their actions towards others. They label feelings to support children's understanding. Staff praise children's efforts. They are dedicated, nurturing and good role models. Children invite their friends to play and praise them for their achievements. Their behaviour is good.

Staff understand what their key children need to learn next. They plan suitably challenging and individualised learning experiences that are based on children's interests. Staff focus on the vital skills and knowledge to support children's overall development. Leaders and staff plan a broad range of experiences outside of the nursery. Children visit the library, the local wood and home for the elderly. All children make good progress from their starting points.

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

• Staff plan a well-sequenced curriculum that supports children to become good communicators, be independent and develop well physically. Leaders identify children that may need additional support. They involve the relevant external professionals and hold regular reviews with parents and carers. This ensures that strategies are implemented quickly and that children get the right support. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well to make continuous progress.
• Staff support children's communication and language development well. They regularly assess children and provide focused support and clear targets. Staff read stories using intonation. They emphasise key words to expand children's vocabulary. Staff point to pictures and give real-life examples to support children's understanding. Children are supported well to become confident communicators.
• Staff provide a range of opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. Children ride on tricycles, safely climb trees and negotiate steps confidently. Staff support babies to develop their core strength. Babies pull themselves up, crawl through tunnels and learn to balance. They provide activities to support children's developing fine motor skills. For instance, children explore mark making, use scissors and manipulate dough. Children's physical development is good.
• Staff ensure that children enjoy fresh air and exercise daily. Children eat nutritionally balanced meals and are encouraged to stay hydrated. Staff enrich children's knowledge of healthy eating through interesting discussions during mealtimes. They also supervise tooth brushing. This contributes to children's understanding of healthy lifestyle habits.
• Staff support children's understanding of life in modern Britain. Leaders encourage staff to share their own cultural experiences. Staff teach children about different religions, festivals and traditional food. This helps children to feel valued and confident to celebrate their individuality.
• Staff form strong partnerships with parents. There are many opportunities for parents to become involved in the nursery. Staff give parents comprehensive details about their children's day. This supports parents' conversations with their children and allows them to continue the learning at home. Parents feel well supported and value the information, advice and guidance they receive.
• Leaders have created strong links with feeder schools. Staff take children to watch sporting events and to meet their future teachers. This supports children to become familiar with the school. Staff gather information on routines and preferences before a baby starts. They plan settling-in sessions to suit organisational needs. As these are not unique to each baby, these does not always support them to settle well.
• Leaders foster a supportive culture. Staff feel valued and enjoy working at the nursery. Staff feel their well-being is well considered and their workload is manageable. They have regular opportunities to meet with leaders to identify their strengths and training needs. This contributes to the positive ethos and ongoing development.

What the setting must and should do next

The provider should:

• strengthen the arrangements for settling-in procedures to support babies to settle well and to meet individual needs more effectively.