Rascals Childcare Limited

Rascals Childcare Ltd Huntingdon Church, Talbot Avenue, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9HP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2015 28 January 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children are well protected because staff have a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures. They know how to report concerns they may have about a child's safety and welfare.  Children form strong, trusting relationships with the staff, which makes them feel secure and gives them a strong sense of belonging.  Children make good progress in their learning because teaching is good. Children are well prepared for school because of the good transfer arrangements and strong links with the school.  Partnerships with parents and other professionals are a key strength in ensuring that children are well supported to achieve the best that they can. Parents are appreciative of the quality of care and education provided.  Leadership and management are good because there are robust systems in place to monitor and evaluate all aspects of the provision. The nursery seeks the views of parents, children and staff.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information and communication technology resources are limited and therefore do not fully support children's learning in literacy and mathematics.  There is scope to improve opportunities for children to explore a wider range of textures and materials.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 improve the provision for information and communication technology in order to support and extend children's literacy and mathematical skills  provide more opportunities for children to explore a wider range of textures and materials.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the setting, held discussions with the manager and provider and conducted a joint observation with the manager and provider.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching, both indoors and outside.  The inspector looked at documentation relating to safeguarding, children's records, planning and assessment and the nursery's self-evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of staff qualifications and their suitability to work with children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day.

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who attend. This is good

Teaching is rooted in staff's good knowledge of children's skills and abilities. New systems for observation and assessment enable staff to plan good learning opportunities that engage and interest the children. Children's language and communication skills are well supported because adults model language well and extend children's vocabulary. For example, children are enthused by a favourite story about three goats and join in with repetitive phrases and actions. Children practise their pre-writing and mark making skills and listen for sounds in words. They use time-related vocabulary and explore colours and shapes as they make a collage. However, materials on offer do not give enough scope for children to explore different textures. Children draw pictures on the laptop but other information and communication technology resources for supporting children's literacy and mathematical skills are limited. Good partnerships with parents ensure that parents are

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who attend. This is good

fully engaged in their children's learning and support their children's learning at home. Children benefit from visits to the local community, which contributes well to their understanding of people and communities. Children are developing a good range of skills that will help them learn when they start school.

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good

Children happily engage in a range of interesting, self-selected activities in this safe and stimulating environment. Key persons form strong relationships with children and their families. As a result, children feel secure and safe with the staff. Staff are good role models and model positive behaviour, so children understand what is expected of them. Consequently, children behave well and develop positive attitudes towards each other. Praise and rewards are used effectively to motivate children and boost their self-esteem. Children are confident to deal with change as they move on to school. This is because they receive good support from the staff. Children are physically active outdoors on a daily basis and enjoy healthy snacks. This contributes to their good health. They are beginning to understand the need to eat healthily. Children are encouraged to be independent and deal with their personal care. They learn how to stay safe and manage risks themselves.

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good

For example, they assess the risks in play areas outside.

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provision is good

Safeguarding practices are good, so children are well protected at this setting. The new manager provides strong leadership for an effective team. The manager and her staff have a good knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. They demonstrate a strong commitment to improving the quality of the provision and have set ambitious targets and action plans. Systems for monitoring staff performance are good. Staff supervision meetings are effective in identifying some staff training needs, which leads to continuous professional development. Good tracking systems mean that staff have a clear view of children's progress. The nursery has successfully addressed the action and recommendations from the last inspection.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299101 Local authority Essex Inspection number 962786

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Type of provision

Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 28 Number of children on roll 53 Name of provider Rascals Childcare Ltd Date of previous inspection 28 January 2014 Telephone number 01268 786893

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Type of provision

Rascals Childcare Ltd was registered in 2005. It operates from a hall in Rayleigh, Essex. The nursery opens Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 9am until 11.30am and 12.30pm until 3pm. A breakfast and after-school club are also available. The nursery receives funding for free early education for children aged three- and four-years-old. Of the 13 staff who work at the nursery, 11 hold relevant qualifications equivalent at level 2 or 3.

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Type of provision

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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.

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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