Badocks Wood Children's Centre Childcare Provision

Badocks Wood Children's Centre Childcare Provision Doncaster Road, Bristol, BS10 5PW

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2016 31 July 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 manager is enthusiastic and has worked hard since the last inspection to raise the quality of teaching. Regular evaluation of practice, careful monitoring of staff and regular team meetings mean that staff are now well motivated and eager to develop the group. The changes made have had a positive impact on the outcomes for children.  The children progress well relative to their starting points. The staff use detailed assessments to plan challenging activities that link well to children's current interests.  The children are confident and happy. They use a safe and secure environment where they build strong attachments with staff, which support their emotional well-being. They behave well and learn to respect others while gaining good social skills. Children have excellent opportunities to explore the world around them.  There are strong partnerships with parents and other early years settings that the

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This provision is good

children attend. Parents are encouraged to contribute to their children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, staff who work with the youngest children do not recognise that non- mobile children are unable to take part in activities because of where they are sitting. For example, children sit with an adult away from the activity tray.  Staff do not always recognise as well as they might that the timing and organisation of large-group activities do not meet each children's individual stage of development fully.

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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 opportunities for the youngest children to fully take part in all activities  review the organisation and planning of group times to make sure that these fully meet the developmental stages of all children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and staff interactions with children in all rooms, including the baby unit and the outside learning environment.  The inspector held meetings with the manager and spoke to staff, children and some parents.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the staff working with children, and the provider's self-evaluation and improvement plan.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, safeguarding procedures, written policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow should they have any concerns. The manager monitors staff well, providing support and guidance as required. Staff have used training to enhance their teaching skills. Staff contribute to improvement plans, which help them work closely together to maintain the quality of teaching at a consistently good standard. Partnerships with other early years professionals ensure that specific support for children is offered quickly when required. There are strong partnerships with parents and regular information sharing enables them to support their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The staff gather detailed information from parents and use it to identify starting points for the children, which helps the staff get to know the children well from the start. Through clear, detailed observations and assessments staff monitor children's progress effectively and plan for their future development. Staff provide a wide range of stimulating activities, which keep children challenged and interested in what is on offer to extend their learning. Staff allow activities to develop from what the children do. For example, children enjoy playing in mud and when they start throwing it at a wall, staff provide them with a cardboard target to aim at. This helps children develop their physical skills, and they can see how the mud sticks to the cardboard and discuss the patterns made. Staff develop children's communication and language skills well. For example, they repeat words back to them to support their learning further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff show care and affection towards all children. They talk with the children during activities to encourage them to think and solve problems. Staff regularly praise and encourage the children, and are good role models to them. All children have strong attachments with the staff. Children have easy access to the outside areas where they enjoy exploring. They search for bugs and become excited when they find spiders and ants. Resources are easily accessible, with a balanced range provided that match the children's needs. Children select resources independently and make their own choices regarding their play. Children develop their personal independence effectively. They confidently serve themselves, tidy away plates and pour drinks at mealtimes.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are well prepared for school. They enjoy outside play. They learn how to take appropriate risks to manage their own safety. Children become confident communicators. They develop their independence and their personal-care skills well. They enjoy taking on responsibilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453666 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1028449 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 91 Number of children on roll 150 Name of provider Badocks Wood Community Primary School Governing Body Date of previous inspection 31 July 2013 Telephone number 0117 377 2343

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Setting details

Badocks Wood Children's Centre Childcare Provision registered in 2013. It is located in the Southmead area of Bristol. The group is open from 8am until 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, all year round except for bank holidays. The group receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. There is a team of 23 staff; of whom, four hold Qualified Teacher Status. All other staff hold relevant childcare qualifications up to level 6.

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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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