Tots Junction

Tots Junction Grimshaw Lane, Middleton,, Manchester, Lancs., M24 2AT

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2015 14 February 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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

 Staff have a very good understanding of the learning and development requirements and their planning reflects children's interests and learning needs. As a result, the children make consistently good progress in relation to their starting points.  The established key-person system means children form secure emotional attachments as staff effectively support children's care and play. Consequently, children feel safe and comfortable in the nursery environment.  Staff have a very good knowledge and understanding of their responsibility to safeguard children, which is supported by regularly reviewing training and policies. This means children's safety is a priority.  There are effective partnerships with parents to share information and support children's learning at home. Staff establish good relationships with schools and external professionals. This effectively promotes continuity in children's care and learning.

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This provision is good

 Leadership and management demonstrate a proactive approach to deliver a high- quality provision. There are effective systems to monitor and drive ongoing improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 While the outdoor area is stimulating, it does not have the same level of learning opportunities to promote children's mathematical skills that are available indoors.  Staff do not always extend children's thinking skills by using challenging and effective questioning techniques.

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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

 develop the outdoor area to promote children's mathematical skills further by using mathematics in a wider range of contexts  extend children's abilities and thinking skills through the use of more challenging and effective questioning techniques.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed learning activities, both indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector conducted joint observations with the manager.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of some parents.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching in the nursery is good that means all children make consistently good progress from their starting points. Staff provide babies and children with a wide range of freely accessible and developmentally appropriate resources. They effectively plan stimulating activities for individual and groups of children that cover all the areas of learning. Children are self-motivated and confident, which means they are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as school. Children are encouraged to problem solve during a water activity, they make informed guesses about objects floating and sinking in the water, as a result, children learn about weight and size. However, at times staff do not encourage children's thinking skills by using effective questioning techniques. Children's communication and listening skills are highly supported. For example, children learn the names of new animals, as they listen and identify different sounds. Children's

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who attend. This is good

counting skills are reinforced during activities and routines. However, on occasions staff do not extend or challenge children's mathematical learning in wider contexts through more effective use of the outdoor environment. Staff regularly share information about children's achievements and parents contribute to children's assessments and planning; promoting children's continuity of learning.

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good

Staff encourage healthy eating practices and oral health through a local health scheme. Children enjoy freshly cooked nutritious meals and fruit for snacks. Staff discuss the benefits of being strong and healthy which means children have a good awareness of the importance of healthy lifestyles. Staff engage children well in conversations and social skills are well supported during mealtimes. Children are wonderfully supported through a well-embedded key-person system; this successfully promotes their emotional well-being and self-esteem. Children benefit from daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise through apparatus and activities outdoors.

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provision is good

The manager demonstrates a good understanding of the requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage. Most staff hold a relevant qualification at level 3 and the manager has completed a level 6 qualification since the last inspection. This, together with training, contributes to the good quality provision. There is a range of detailed policies and procedures, and staff demonstrate a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures. The manager and staff are committed to providing an effective service to children and families. They effectively monitor children's progress and the quality of the provision to identify targets for improvement. This shows continuous commitment to improve the nursery. The leader makes appropriate links with external professionals, which contribute to meeting children's needs. Effective partnerships with parents and schools help support children's move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316467 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 868367 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 37 Number of children on roll 49 Name of provider Dawn Walters Date of previous inspection 14 February 2011 Telephone number 0161 655 3262

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Setting details

Tots Junction was registered in 1998. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff. Nine members of staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and 3. The manager has completed a Degree in Early Years. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Setting details

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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Setting details

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Setting details

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Setting details

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