Shaping Futures

Shaping Futures Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY280082 Inspection date 25/11/2011 Inspector Judith Rayner

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Setting address Church Street, Warsop, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 0AQ Telephone number 01623 845359 Email Type of setting Childcare - Non-Domestic 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. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as

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you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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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

Shaping Futures is one of three nurseries run by Shaping Futures Limited. It opened in 2004 and operates from a purpose built building in the centre of Warsop, very close to the local amenities. This nursery works in partnership with Sure Start. A maximum of 54 children may attend the nursery at any one time. The nursery is open each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm for 52 weeks of the year. All children have access to two secure enclosed outdoor play areas.

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Description of the setting

There are currently 34 children on roll. Of these, nine children receive funding for nursery education. Children attend a variety of sessions throughout the week. The nursery serves the local and wider communities. The nursery is able to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and also children and families who speak English as an additional language. The nursery is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the setting

The nursery employs 14 staff. There are 12 childcare staff, including the manager, whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. The nursery is a member of the Pre-School Learning Alliance and 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 outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children feel valued and are fully included in all activities and achieve very well. All children respond superbly to the outstanding care and support they are given. Partnerships with parents, carers, other professionals and schools are excellent in meeting children's overall needs. The manager is creative and knowledgeable in her role to ensure all staff are actively involved and understand the nursery's strengths and areas for improvement. Very effective self-evaluation procedures reflect the setting's excellent capacity for continuous improvement.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 increasing resources that challenge children's thinking and help them to embrace differences in gender, ethnicity, language, religion, culture, special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded very effectively. This is because the staff are confident and knowledgeable of their role and responsibility to protect them from possible This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 harm. Staff diligently follow procedures should they have any concerns regarding a child in their care. A robust and detailed written safeguarding policy is in place, which is also shared with parents from the onset. Robust risk assessments are undertaken where children play. These include inside, outdoors and any outings, such as to the shops or local park. Rigorous recruitment procedures ensure that all adults working with children are suitable to do so. The safety and well-being of all children is highly maintained. This is because there is an effective induction process and all staff have ongoing appraisals. Excellent levels of supervision are maintained by the staff. This encourages children to take calculated risks whilst

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the early years provision

taking into account the children's age and ability. A fully comprehensive range of policies and procedures and in-depth documentation enhance the excellent practice. This ensures the safe and efficient management of the setting.

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the early years provision

The manager values the individuality and skills of staff. She successfully promotes professional development through regular training, appraisals and staff meetings. The manager provides very skilled guidance to an enthusiastic, capable team of staff and leads them extremely well. The whole staff team work effectively together and show great commitment and dedication to supporting children and families. The organisation of resources, equipment and staff is excellent. Commitment to inclusion is very good. Staff work hard and are sensitive in raising children's awareness and acceptance of individual's differences and similarities. Most resources are in place to support this fully. A wealth of information, pictures and children's colourful art work is displayed around the nursery promoting a welcoming and informative environment. As a result, children's all-round development is successfully enhanced and their independence skills superbly

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the early years provision

Partnership with parents is outstanding and feedback from parents is very positive. For example, staff are said to be sensitive, flexible and approachable. Parents feel their views and opinions are fully respected. They are also kept up to date with their child's development progress and needs. Excellent planning boards throughout the nursery illustrate purposeful activities and experiences tailored to individual children. The accessibility of information is further enhanced. Staff provide a wealth of written guidance on childcare issues, policies and procedures and the routines of the day. The relationship with the host school and children's centre is outstanding. This benefits all children, from using their facilities, effective communication and support between all settings.

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the early years provision

Through highly effective self-reflection and evaluation, the nursery successfully makes continuous improvement. Significant changes to improve practice have been implemented extremely well. A new separate outdoor area for babies and a considerable increase in toys, resources and equipment benefit all children. All previous recommendations made at the last inspection have been addressed, indicating considerable benefits for all children. The staff team demonstrate a very high level of ambition to provide excellent care to continually improve outcomes for children. They work highly efficiently as a team, are well qualified and regularly attend training in order to develop their knowledge and expertise, enhancing further the outstanding provision. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The learning environment provided by the staff and their personal skills are excellent. Very good use of time, space, resources and planning enthuse children to explore and investigate. There is an excellent balance of child-orientated and adult-lead play. This ensures children have a wonderful and fun packed time at the nursery, as they learn through play. Rigorous assessments, observations and planning are all recorded in each child's profile and shared with parents. Staff skilfully implement the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework into their practice. Staff effectively plan a wonderful range of activities and experiences. These are purposefully tailored for individual children building on their interests. Children's levels of achievement are excellent in relation to their starting points and capabilities. All children feel secure, confident and happy and make significant gains in their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Very secure relationships are forming between the children, their peers and staff. Children's behaviour is excellent. Their self-esteem is very high. Staff place a strong emphasis on personal, social and emotional development. Children learn to respect one another, take turns and share toys. Staff consistently praise and encourage children no matter how small the achievement and how young the child is. Children enjoy books, listening to stories and sing nursery rhymes. Staff consolidate children's communication and language skills further through very positive interaction. For example, babies are cuddled and staff use warm facials expressions and soft tones in their voice. Older children are encouraged to share ideas and develop their critical thinking during story and circle time. The mathematical skills of children are introduced from an early age. Babies and toddlers learn about numbers through counting bricks as they build towers. More

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and outcomes for children

able children problem solve completing four, six and eight piece jigsaw puzzles. Older children count the days of the week and name the numbers displayed on mobiles around the room. The free-flow between indoors and outside offers children great variety in their independent choice of play. Children explore with excitement, engaging in mark making on the chalk or graffiti boards, digging in the sand and exploring with differing textures, such as shaving foam. Running around in the fresh air and exercising, helps children learn about keeping healthy in a fun way. They attempt more challenging activities, such as scooters using their large muscle skills.

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and outcomes for children

Children's welfare is promoted by the staff to a consistently high level. Children learn about keeping themselves safe and follow very good personal hygiene procedures, such as hand washing before eating. They participate in fire drills and help tidy away toys, so they do not trip over them. Children enjoy healthy, well- balanced food where meal times are a social affair. Staff are constantly alert to ensuring all areas of learning are incorporated into the child's day. Programmable toys are promoted very well. Babies push buttons to make lights flash and music play. Older children experiment confidently with excellent mouse control when using information and communication technology equipment. Children explore the wider world through wonderful activities and everyday tasks. They use sign language to communicate, participate in Indian dancing and try differing foods This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

from various countries. Through reflect discussions and photographs, staff enable children to remember and celebrate the activities that they have enjoyed. This also consolidates valuable learning about themselves and their world. 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 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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: 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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