Triumphant Kids Nursery

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

Children come into the setting with excitement and seek interaction from staff, who they have formed secure relationships with. They are happy and safe playing both inside the nursery and in the large outdoor area. Children enjoy going on a 'bear hunt' and retelling their favourite stories with their peers. They join in with action songs from a young age and love chasing bubbles. This helps their physical, social and literacy skills continue to improve.

Children respond well to requests from adults and follow routines with ease. They help themselves to lunch and drinks, wash their hands before eating and put their coats on. Children regularly make choices in their play and take part in group activities. This helps develop their listening skills and independence in preparation for their move to school or future education.

Leaders have continued to support children's communication and language skills, which had been visibly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Children are exposed to a wide range of vocabulary. They speak clearly and confidently when talking to each other, including those children who speak English as an additional language. All children's speaking skills are improving rapidly.

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

• Since the last inspection, the provider has driven improvement within the setting. She has worked closely with staff, children and families to identify and develop the nursery to better suit all children's development. As a result, children receive good-quality education, tailored around their interests and needs. Furthermore, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported and making consistent progress.
• Although staff have a clear understanding of children's next steps and follow shared intentions for their development, they occasionally do not support each child's preferred style of learning. For example, some quieter children are not consistently encouraged to take part in activities. Additionally, when children demonstrate particular methods of learning, staff do not recognise and help continue this focus. At times, this leads to children disengaging from play or losing attention.
• Parents are given lots of opportunities to continue their children's development at home. Staff write suggestions for play that are linked to current learning themes of the nursery and families regularly borrow books from the library. Parents share with staff their children's recent achievements and know who to contact for support or for further information. As a result of this two-way flow of communication, children's progress remains consistent.
• The provider has a clear understanding of factors impacting children, such as disadvantaged backgrounds or SEND. She uses additional funding to support all children to achieve. Children access a wide range of resources and receive stimulating interactions from staff. As a result, all children are integrated into the nursery and make good progress in all areas of their development.
• Staff are happy and confident in their roles. They feel valued within the nursery. Staff regularly have supervisions with the provider, who helps them to identify areas of improvement. They express areas in which they wish to develop to better meet the needs of their key children, such as communication and language training. This means all children's needs can continue to be met.
• Children behave well and are supported to understand rules and boundaries. Staff use clear, consistent strategies to help children understand emotions and how their actions or views may impact others. From this, children learn to say sorry and give hugs after a dispute. The environment is calm and children learn to value and respect their friends, helping them prepare for life in modern Britain.
• Children enjoy fresh fruit and healthy home-cooked meals. Staff work with parents to help them learn about balanced diets and the importance of brushing teeth. Children access fresh air on a daily basis and develop their physical skills. They are learning about healthy lifestyles and how to take care of their bodies.

What the setting must and should do next

The provider should:

• continue to help staff recognise how all children learn, in order to respond to their needs and add further challenge during play.