Clubmoor Nursery Ltd

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

Children thrive in this inspiring nursery. Community is at the heart of this setting, and leaders work tirelessly to ensure positive outcomes for children. Partnership working is exceptional as staff build trusting relationships with families. Parents talk about the 'amazing' staff and say that they feel their children are happy and safe. The nursery is located in a children's centre, and families are able to access a wealth of support.

The passionate and enthusiastic leaders create a highly ambitious curriculum for all children. Staff plan engaging activities, which children eagerly join in. For example, children exude enthusiasm as they twirl and tap their sticks to daily music and movement sessions. They learn to tap out rhythms and happily sing the familiar songs. Children have a very positive attitude to learning. Behaviour is exemplary. Children listen intently and are considerate to others. Children's manners are impeccable as they say 'please' and 'thank you' to adults and their peers.

Staff expertly promote children's speaking and listening skills. They seamlessly teach children new words as they play and take part in daily routines. For example, children learn words, such as 'full' and 'overflow', as they fill cups of water from the machine. Staff provide children with opportunities to develop a love of books. Children ask staff to read them stories and take home a book every week from the lending library to share with parents at home. Consequently, children make very good progress with their communication and language skills.

Staff provide children with a wealth of opportunities to enrich their learning experiences. They go on regular outings. For example, they visit parks, shops and museums. Children learn about their local culture as they learn about the music of 'The Beatles' and visit a museum. Staff teach children about people who help us. For example, they visit the local doctors and opticians to give them flowers and thank them for their help. This builds children's understanding of being respectful and kind to others.

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

• Leaders and staff have created a highly ambitious curriculum, which is bespoke to the needs of the children attending the setting. The curriculum is carefully thought out to provide children with many opportunities to enhance their life experiences. Staff plan a range of exciting and stimulating activities. This means children continually develop their knowledge and skills over time.
• The curriculum for mathematics is strong. Children have many opportunities to count. For example, they count along with staff as they line up to go outside. Staff teach children more complex concepts by offering them explanations, such as a child is first in the line as they are at the front and a child is last in the line as they are at the back. As a result, children continually develop their knowledge and skills in mathematics.
• Leaders have effective systems in place to support staff in their roles. Staff well-being is a priority, and leaders ensure staff's workload is manageable. Regular supervision gives staff opportunities to discuss their roles and reflect on their practice. Staff regularly attend training and continually share ideas of good practice. As a result, staff report that they feel valued and appreciated.
• Partnership working with outside agencies is excellent. Leaders support and refer families to local services and sessions at the children's centre. Staff promptly identify any gaps in children's learning. They work closely with professionals and parents to make referrals and early interventions. This means children and families receive the support at the earliest opportunity.
• Children show great confidence in their independent skills. They understand and follow the clearly embedded routines with ease. For example, children seamlessly move between different routines in the day. They know when it is time to play outside and confidently put on their coats and line up ready. Children know to ask for help if needed, and staff support children excellently as they teach them how to do their zips. This helps to support children's skills in preparation for their next stage of learning.
• Leaders ensure children and families learn about keeping healthy. For example, staff give parents information about lunch boxes and are invited into nursery to learn how to make healthy food options. Children choose their favourite fruits from the weekly fruit van that comes to the nursery. This supports children to learn about healthy lifestyles.
• Children have many opportunities to engage in physical play. Older children confidently ride bikes and scooters around the outdoor area. Younger children concentrate intently while threading cereal hoops onto pipe cleaners. This helps to develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Staff have clear intentions for children's learning, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They know their key children very well and expertly plan an extensive range of activities to support children's next steps in learning. Staff plan targeted interventions for children who need extra support, such as small-group activities to develop their listening and attention skills. As a result, children consistently make good progress across all areas of learning, including children who receive additional funding such as early years pupil premium.