Treehouse Children's Centre

Treehouse Children's Centre 30 Chatham Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 3DN

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2016 9 November 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children are cared for by well-qualified staff who have access to regular training and professional development opportunities. Staff use their knowledge and experience to improve children's learning and development.  Staff talk to children and model language during play. This successfully helps to develop children's communication and critical-thinking skills, including children who speak English as an additional language.  Staff are positive role models and children behave well. Great care is taken to ensure children play in a safe and secure environment where potential risks are managed effectively.  Leadership and management are strong. Staff meetings and regular staff supervisions are well organised enabling the staff to effectively work together as a team.  Partnerships with parents and other professionals are very well established. This enables staff to provide a high level of continuity for children's learning and

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This provision is good

development which contributes to the high quality of the care and learning the children experience.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not obtain detailed information from parents about their children's learning abilities and skills when children first start.  Occasionally, children do not have enough time to enjoy and complete activities due to the routines of the nursery.

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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

 obtain more detailed information from parents about their children's capabilities on entry to the setting, to inform initial assessments and promote more rapid progress from the outset  review the organisation of some routines, to ensure children have sufficient time to complete their activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used by the children including the outdoor environment.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager and spoke with the staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, evidence of the suitability of staff working in the provision and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day of inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff are knowledgeable about all aspects of safeguarding the welfare of children, including child protection and the action to take if they have concerns. Staff regularly assess risks and implement a range of policies and procedures to help keep children safe. The manager has a good understanding of reflecting on the service that is offered and takes action to improve outcomes for children. She is involved in the daily practice of the nursery and is successful in supporting and motivating staff. There is a strong focus on training and staff development, and staff use their training well to shape practice and plan educational programmes. The management team effectively reviews children's profiles and the educational programmes, to ensure that all children benefit from an individualised programme of learning. This helps to implement appropriate intervention and support and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

promptly close any gaps in children's learning. Effective links are in place with local schools in the area to ensure that children's move to school is smooth. Parents spoken to during the inspection are very happy with the care their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are active and motivated learners and explore with confidence. For example, they enjoy building towers with construction, naming the colours as they do so and comparing size. Activity planning is closely matched to children's learning and developmental needs which is established through regular observations and accurate assessment. The skilled staff monitor each child's progress very carefully. Staff provide good activities to help children develop the necessary skills to prepare them in readiness for school. For example, older children participate in more structured activities relating to their mathematical and literacy skills. Staff extend young children's learning during activities through their good interactions with them, making suggestions and asking questions. They provide opportunities for children to investigate and make choices about how they use resources.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

An effective key-person system is in place which encourages parents to share ongoing information to meet children's care needs and routines. Staff are kind and caring and treat each child with respect. Children receive lots of praise and recognition for their efforts and achievements which successfully promote their self-esteem and emotional well-being. Children sit together in groups and talk with their peers which helps teach them how to behave in social situations. Children's good health is supported because snacks are varied and nutritious. Staff provide good opportunities for the children to benefit from physical exercise. They have regular access to a well-equipped outdoor space which provides suitable risk and challenge. Children learn to respect people's differences as they explore and celebrate their own cultures and beliefs, and those of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress towards the early learning goals from their starting points. They gain key skills and are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254328 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 866869 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 14 Total number of places 34 Number of children on roll 54 Name of provider Treehouse Children and Families Centre Date of previous inspection 9 November 2011 Telephone number 01603 665740

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Setting details

Treehouse Children's Centre was registered in 1986. The nursery employs 12 members of childcare staff. Of these, 11 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday term time only. Sessions are from 8.30am until 1.30pm. Out of school facilities operate from Monday to Friday during school term time, with opening hours from 3pm until 6pm. A holiday playscheme runs from Monday to Friday during school holidays. Opening times are from 8.30am to 6pm. The centre 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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