diandjims@Prudhoe

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Unique reference number EY283465 Inspection date 25/08/2009 Inspector Lynne Pope

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Setting address Balloon House, Broomhouse Lane, Prudhoe, NE42 5FT

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Telephone number 01661 831831 Email Type of setting Childcare on non-domestic premises This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the setting

diandjims@Prudhoe opened in 2004 and is run by a limited company. It operates from two rooms within a modular building, based within the grounds of Adderlane First School in the Prudhoe area of Northumberland. The premises are accessed by a ramp. The nursery is open Monday to Friday from 7.30 am until 6 pm all year. The out of school club is currently not operating and the crèche facilities are offered on a variable basis when required.

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Description of the setting

They are registered on the Early Years Register, and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The nursery is registered for a maximum of 50 children at any one time. The crèche and out of school scheme cares for a maximum of 38 children. There are currently 50 children from eight months to four years on roll. The nursery employs eight staff. All of the staff hold an appropriate or higher early years qualification.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. Staff have a good knowledge of each child's individual needs which ensures that they promote all aspects of children's welfare and learning with success. An inclusive service is offered which is open and accessible to all where activities and interests are led by the enthusiasms of the child. The good partnership with parents ensures that they communicate well to put the children's needs first. All required records and most required procedures are in place. The setting actively seeks to make improvements which help children to make good progress.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 further develop systems for recording children's progress, including matching observations to the expectations of the early learning goals in children's learning journals.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 ensure there is a named deputy who is able to take charge in the absence of the manager (Suitable people) 08/09/2009

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provision

Children are cared for in a very spacious environment where staff are effectively and efficiently deployed. Staff are led by a manager who was absent at the time of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the inspection. The nursery continued to run smoothly, however, there is no named deputy to take charge which is a regulatory requirement. Photographs of children's activities and their artwork are prominently displayed giving children ownership of the environment. Resources are organised into areas of play, such as craft, construction and imaginative play. Children make their own choices as they develop their independence. Robust procedures ensure that new staff are suitable for their role and have appropriate qualifications. Induction procedures and ongoing supervision, where staff performance is reviewed and any training needs are identified, contribute towards staff remaining suitable. Staff show a strong

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provision

commitment to increasing their knowledge of good childcare by attending further childcare courses at level 3, 4 and 5. They have also recently attended training for sensory play, child protection and promoting healthy eating. The setting shows a commitment to improvement to enhance all aspects of the provision. Long-term development plans include providing more opportunities for investigation and exploration. Some links have been developed with other providers where children also attend and plans are in place to develop this area further for continuity of care. Recommendations raised at the previous inspection have been met. Natural materials and resources have been made available to children aged over two years and the complaints procedure has been updated. Ofsted's contact details are displayed in the entrance.

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provision

Good relationships have been developed with parents and carers which is highly beneficial to the continuity of good quality care that the children receive. Effective communication ensures that they are kept fully informed about their child's day and progress. Along with a verbal update, a daily diary is completed by staff regarding what their child has done during the day and parents can also pass information on in this way. This helps them to continue children's learning and development at home. Parents' views are sought through an annual questionnaire where they can make suggestions for improvement and they are invited to a yearly parent evening to discuss their child's progress.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children make good progress in their learning and development due to the effective organisation and knowledge of staff. Children's starting points are assessed and discussed with parents when they first start and parents complete a record of their child's abilities, likes and dislikes. Staff observe the child as they settle in which helps them to plan for their individual need. Planning stems from the individual interests of the child. Staff decide on a medium-term plan which covers the areas of learning they would like to cover. This is then broken down into a weekly plan, detailing the specific outcomes for different age groups. The daily plan shows the resources that will be made available to children. Staff carry out ongoing written observations of children's achievements which they use to plan for the following week. Photographs are taken of children during their activities and a learning journal has been developed which records what children have done

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

along with written observations. However, they do not link into the specific areas of learning to show a complete picture of how the child progresses.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

A wide variety of clean, safe, play equipment is well maintained. They enable This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children to explore, discover, use their imagination and learn social skills. On arrival children settle really well and make their own choice about what they would like to do. Good settling in procedures ensure that new children are easily integrated into the setting. Children develop into very confident individuals. Their strong exploratory impulse is developed from when they are babies. They explore the large playroom as they become mobile or investigate the natural resources. Babies are very content and take pleasure in making a variety of sounds. As children get older their confidence and language skills grow. They show curiosity as they ask questions about what people are doing or are happy to show their work, such as drawings. They start to use number in everyday play. For example,

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

when outside they play games, counting the steps that they take. Information technology resources ensure that they begin to understand how things work. For example, they take great pleasure is using a camera to take pictures and understand how the mouse makes simple computer programmes work. Great interest is shown in how the caterpillars are developing that they have collected when they were eggs. This helps them to understand a wider world.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's health and well-being is promoted well. They select what fruit they would like for snack and have free access to drinks. Staff talk to them about the importance of good hygiene, the effect of germs and give them timely reminders when using the bathroom. All necessary consents are in place and policies and procedures are shared with parents to help their understanding. For example, the child protection policy and procedure which details what staff would do should there be a cause for concern. Children from a very young age begin to understand the boundaries that are set. This results in children being well-behaved. Positive praise for all their efforts promotes their self-esteem and well-being very effectively. Comprehensive written records of possible risks for children cover all possible areas that they may come into contact with are maintained daily. Children learn to keep themselves safe as staff remind them about the consequences of any

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

actions. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 2 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 2

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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