Kids Around Pre-School and Nursery

Kids Around Pre-School and Nursery 237 Dickenson Road, MANCHESTER, M13 0YW

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 February 2016 7 February 2013

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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

 The quality of teaching is good. There is a strong focus on developing children's communication and language skills, as many children speak English as an additional language. Staff use a range of techniques, such as visual aids and speaking slowly and clearly at all times. This contributes towards the good progress that children make.  The new manager has high expectations and shares her vision with the staff team. She has clear plans in place to raise the quality of provision even further and has made many positive changes since joining the nursery. Parents' views are valued and the nursery is flexible to meet the needs of all families.  The majority of the staff are new to the nursery and they have very quickly developed good attachments with children. They know children well, which helps them to support their physical and emotional well-being. Children are happy, settled and enjoy their time

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This provision is good

at the nursery.  Staff celebrate children's achievements well and they consistently use specific praise. Children's photographs and their Wow moments are displayed on boards around the nursery. This contributes towards raising children's self-esteem and promoting their excellent behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Systems for analysing the progress made by different groups of children are still being developed.  There are fewer opportunities for all children to learn about and use technology.

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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

 build further on arrangements for comparing the progress made by different groups of children and checking that all groups receive the support they need to increase the potential for them to achieve at the highest possible levels  provide more opportunities for children to learn about and use technology.

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Inspection activities

 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 the nursery manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager and her line manager.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as a sample of policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The manager implements systems for recruiting new staff and ensures that their ongoing suitability is checked. Staff are inducted thoroughly and are supported during supervision sessions to help them to understand their roles. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff are knowledgeable about child protection issues and are confident in reporting procedures. The qualified teacher trains staff to ensure that practice is consistent. Practice is observed to measure the impact of training that staff have completed on children's outcomes. Training opportunities are purposeful and based on the needs of children attending. For example, plans are in place to access a specific language training package.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

When children first start, staff gather information from parents about what their children already know and can do. Staff observe children and make accurate assessments, which enables them to identify children's next steps in learning, planning precisely for them from the very beginning. Toddlers engage in self-registration. They find their own place mats and pegs, which all have their names and photographs on. This contributes towards developing children's early literacy skills. Staff in the pre-school room engage children in group activities, where they paint on large sheets of paper on the floor. Children display high levels of self-motivation and confidence. They communicate excitedly as they paint pictures of dinosaurs. They then bring toy dinosaurs over to the area and use their imagination to extend the activity further. Staff skilfully introduce all areas of learning and ask purposeful questions. Toddlers delight in sensory play. They explore the textures of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

baked beans as staff model descriptive language and encourage physical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Partnerships with all parents are good. Staff have access to sentences in different languages. The qualified teacher translates for parents to ensure that essential information can be shared. Children are encouraged to develop self-care skills. Pre-school children help to serve lunch using tongs and large spoons and toddlers are encouraged to put their own coats on. Staff are knowledgeable about different cultures, allowing them to be respectful to all families. Children are given many opportunities to learn about differences and similarities between themselves and others. The nursery has a range of resources available, including dual-language books. Staff explore festivals with children throughout the year. Children's healthy lifestyles are well supported. They have many opportunities for physical exercise, as they play outdoors daily and access a range of equipment. They enjoy healthy meals and snacks and all children engage in good hygiene procedures.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, disabled children and those with special educational needs, are making good progress in all areas of learning. Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning and are developing the skills and capabilities they will need for their move on to school. Detailed plans are in place for transitions to school, helping to support children emotionally.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443985 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1037385 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 1 - 5 Total number of places 42 Number of children on roll 50 Name of provider Kids Around Ltd Date of previous inspection 7 February 2013 Telephone number 0161 2241828

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Setting details

Kids Around Pre-School and Nursery was registered in 2012. The nursery employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, four hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above, including one with Qualified Teacher Status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The nursery provides support for children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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