Lollipop Day Care Centre

Lollipop Day Care Centre Maney Hill Primary School, Maney Hill Road, SUTTON COLDFIELD, West Midlands, B72 1JU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 October 2015 3 February 2009

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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

 Staff establish very positive relationships with children. Children gain good self-esteem, emotional well-being and respond well to staff's warm and caring approach.  Children play in a welcoming and stimulating environment. They are eager to take part and are confident and independent learners.  Staff are vigilant and take every precaution to protect children from harm. The safety of children is given high priority and staff make sure effective action is taken to keep children safe.  The manager and staff regularly reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of their practice. They regularly consult parents and use their opinions to bring about regular improvements. This has a positive impact on children's well-being and development.  Staff have a good understanding of how to promote children's well-being. They encourage children's good health by providing nutritious snacks and offer frequent outdoor play to support children's good physical development.

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This provision is good

 Children behave well. They gain confidence and respond well to the positive praise and encouragement provided by staff.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always fully consider how best to support children with different capabilities during some group activities.  On occasion, staff overlook opportunities to encourage children to think about solutions and solve problems for themselves.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to discuss and think about how they can resolve problems  improve the planning of some group activities so that children of different ages and abilities can become more fully and effectively involved.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the nursery's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to some of the parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with one of the owners of the nursery.  The inspector held a meeting with both owners of the nursery and looked at relevant documentation, such as the nursery's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a secure understanding of their roles and responsibilities in keeping children safe from harm and have completed safeguarding training. Regular risk assessments are completed to ensure the environment is safe and secure. Staff are well qualified and regularly access training to help develop their professional skills. Regular supervisions, appraisals and training promote consistent practice and maintain the quality of staff's skills and knowledge. This has a positive impact on children's learning experiences. The providers and staff reflect regularly on the quality of activities. They identify areas for improvement and set clear targets for continuous development. Well-established partnerships with parents, local schools and other professionals are in place, promoting consistency in children's care and education. Parents are highly complimentary about the learning opportunities their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. Staff regularly observe children and carefully monitor their progress so that any gaps in a child's learning and development are swiftly identified. They use assessment information to plan activities that engage children and support the next steps in their learning. Children achieve well. They enjoy story time, listen attentively and share what they know. For example, they recognise that books have an author and illustrator. Children explore freely with sand and dough. They develop their creative skills as they play in the 'witches' kitchen' using glitter and dough, and create unusual shapes and designs. Early reading skills are developing well, with many of the children able to recognise their own names. Parents share information about their children and contribute fully to their child's initial assessment. They receive regular information about their children's learning, and are highly complimentary about the progress their children are making.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff have good relationships with the children and are attentive to their individual needs. Children behave well and develop a strong sense of belonging. Staff help children settle through their calm demeanour, which results in children developing strong emotional attachments. Staff encourage children to consider each other's needs and to share. They offer praise regularly so that children gain confidence and good self-esteem. Children gain independence during snack time and when putting on their coats before they play outdoors. Children of all ages benefit from the frequent opportunities to play outdoors where they explore the natural environment and extend their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who are in receipt of funding, make good progress in their learning. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and development and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331669 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 849131 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 37 Number of children on roll 39 Name of provider Lollipop Day Care Centre Partnership Date of previous inspection 3 February 2009 Telephone number 01213542445

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Setting details

Lollipop Day Care Centre was registered in 2006. It operates from Maney Hill Primary School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. The nursery opens all year round from Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. There are seven members of staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. One member of staff holds Early Years Professional status.

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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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