Little Angels

Little Angels Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY418085 Inspection date 06/09/2011 Inspector Judith Kerr

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Setting address 389 Hoylake Road, Moreton, WIRRAL, Merseyside, CH46 0RW Telephone number 0151 678 0194 Email enquiries@littleangelswirral.com Type of setting Childcare on non-domestic premises to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk 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.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the setting

Little Angels nursery was registered in 2011. It is operated by Little Angels Merseyside Limited. The nursery operates from four rooms in converted one story premises in the Moreton area of The Wirral, Cheshire. There is a large enclosed outdoor play area.

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Description of the setting

A maximum of 41 children may attend the nursery at any one time. There are currently 37 children attending who are within the early years age range. Of these, eight children receive funding for early years provision. The nursery is also registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the setting

The nursery currently supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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Description of the setting

The nursery is open each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm for 51 weeks of the year. Children are able to attend for a variety of sessions.

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Description of the setting

The nursery employs nine members of staff who work with the children. Of these, seven hold appropriate early years qualifications. Two members of staff are working towards a qualification. The nursery receives support from the local authority.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Staff have a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage which ensures inclusion is increasingly promoted. Although some requirements are not being met, mostly satisfactory policies and procedures ensure the welfare and learning of all children is appropriately supported. A secure, welcoming environment is provided with age-appropriate activities planned for all children throughout the day. Ongoing communication with parents keeps them up-to-date with the provision and helps to ensure the individual care needs of each child are met. The nursery is keen to improve the service they provide for children in their care and recognise that evaluation of their practice is essential in order to identify areas for future development.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain information about who has legal contact with the child and who has parental responsibility for the child (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 30/09/2011

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further?

 obtain prior written permission for each and every 06/09/2011 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 medicine from parents before any medication is given to children (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare)(Also applies to the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register).

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further?

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

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further?

 use observations to identify learning priorities and plan relevant and motivating learning experiences for individual children and encourage parents to contribute at all stages; match children's achievements to the expectations of the framework to ensure they are challenged and continue to make progress  implement a system of self-evaluation in order to prioritise areas for improvement which will enhance the quality of provision for all children.

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the early years provision

The staff have a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures to protect children from harm and abuse and are aware of the procedure to follow if there are any concerns about a child in their care. All adults on the premises are checked to verify their suitability to be in close proximity to children. However, information about who has legal contact with the child and who has parental responsibility for the child is not sought. In addition, although staff usually request written permission to administer each and every medication on two occasions they have only sought verbal consent. These are both requirements in regulations which are not met and pose an element of risk to children's safety. Nonetheless, children are carefully supervised throughout the day and the necessary risk assessments are completed to monitor hazards on the premises and also on all outings.

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the early years provision

Since registration there have been some significant changes to management but the present team are focussed on improving outcomes for children. Regular supervision meetings occur and staff are encouraged to attend ongoing training, such as safeguarding and renewal of first aid certificates in order to raise the quality of care and keep their knowledge up-to-date. Resources are organised to ensure they are accessible to all children thereby promoting confidence and self- esteem. The nursery recognises the importance of monitoring the provision to ensure future improvements are appropriately targeted. However, systems for self evaluation have not yet been implemented.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents are developing through the sharing of information during the admission procedure. Children's individual needs, likes and dislikes are agreed along with their abilities in relation to learning and development. The nursery does not, however, encourage parents to be fully involved in supporting their child's learning and development; for example, by providing ideas to extend activities at home and contributing to their learning records. Staff work with families for whom English is an additional language to ensure they can be fully integrated and included. Parents are provided with contact details of the regulator should they be This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 unhappy with any aspect of the care their child receives. Beneficial relationships are being established with other Early Years Foundation Stage providers to promote consistency and continuity for children attending different settings.

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and outcomes for children

Staff are developing their confidence in implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage framework which ensures children make agreeable progress in their learning and development. They make written observations of children's achievements which are linked to the six areas of learning. The next steps are not being identified to target future learning priorities for children. Planning has no clear learning objectives as it is activity-based. The assessments are not linked to the elements of the framework to help monitor children's progress towards the early learning goals.

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and outcomes for children

A relaxed and welcoming environment is provided with space being well-organised to accommodate children's needs. Staff observe children and listen to what they say. They respond to babies early babbling and ask open-ended questions of older children to extend their thinking. They offer lots of praise and encouragement as children seek their approval. Visits to the library and reading stories encourage children to learn how to handle books in the correct manner. Mark-making materials are readily available and all children are encouraged to practice writing using different materials, such as paint, chalk and pencils. Mathematical development is enhanced by the use of calculation skills as children sing songs, such as 'five currant buns'.

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and outcomes for children

Outings to the park and playing in the outdoor area enable children to develop physical abilities as they climb, run, jump and dig in the sand. Children enjoy a visit to the garden centre to choose bulbs which they later plant in the garden and take care of. They learn about the wider world through activities, such as role play in their own travel agents where they locate cities on the globe and identify different climates and buildings. Diverse languages are displayed to help children realise people around the world use differing scripts. The children listen to Irish music and wear green tops on Saint Patrick's Day and enjoy traditional foods from various countries including Portuguese pork and bean stew.

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and outcomes for children

A robust approach to hygiene routines throughout the nursery together with a wide range of nutritious meals and snacks encourages children to develop healthy lifestyles. All children have free access to drinking water throughout the day to enable them to quench their thirst. Activities about the seaside encourage children to understand how to keep themselves safe in the sun by wearing hats and sunscreen. The children are continually learning about keeping themselves safe through discussion and everyday routines. For example, older children know the correct procedures to follow when crossing the roads and understand why they wear high visibility vests. Younger children are secured in buggies or on walking reigns. The fire evacuation plan is practised with the children to ensure they are familiar with the procedure to follow in the event of an emergency. 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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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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Early Years Foundation Stage

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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Stage

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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified on the Early Years report (Records to be kept). 06/09/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified on the Early Years report (Records to be kept). 06/09/2011

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