Aspin Park Early Years Group

Aspin Park Early Years Group Wetherby Road, KNARESBOROUGH, North Yorkshire, HG5 8LQ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2016 25 April 2012

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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 work very well as a team. They have a shared vision for the setting and a positive attitude to continuously improve. Views of parents are listened to and staff are committed to developing the setting even further for children and their families.  Children have created very good attachments with staff. They excitedly arrive at the start of the session and include staff in their play. Children are confident and independent. They are developing high levels of self-esteem.  Staff are deployed effectively. They are quick to tend to children's emotional needs and understand the individual needs of all children. Visual prompts support children to understand the routine of the session and sequencing of events.  Children have access to a wealth of learning opportunities. They independently choose activities and are developing good problem-solving skills. Children work cooperatively with each other and thoroughly enjoy their time in the setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Some staff lack confidence in their abilities and are not successfully mentored to increase their already good teaching skills further.

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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 the mentoring of staff and increase their confidence in their teaching abilities that raise the quality of teaching further.

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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 lead practitioner of the setting.  The inspector held a meeting with the deputy manager and lead practitioner. She looked at relevant documentation, such as, the setting's self-evaluation, policies, procedures, staff's qualification certificates and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting.  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

Safeguarding is effective. All staff have completed safeguarding training and know how to report any concerns about children's welfare or the unusual behaviour of staff. They keep abreast of changes in legislation and all staff have had their suitability checked. The premises are safe and secure. Staff check the identity of visitors and children are supervised at all times. Staff attend regular staff meetings and training opportunities. They attend regular formal and informal meetings with the manager who, generally, reviews their practice well. She also discusses individual children's learning with each key person. The manager has a clear focus on supporting children to make good or better progress in their learning and development. The management team has evaluated the setting and has clear development plans in place. Staff value their colleagues and there is a low turnover of staff within the team.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff are well qualified and good teachers. They listen to children and respond to their wishes and follow their interests. All children's individual needs are planned for and they fully engage in activities. Children show good concentration skills and focus their attention for long periods of time. For example, a small group of friends play with the doll's house, putting animals to bed and ensuring they are warm. Other children take small, calculated risks outside, as they balance on crates and use bicycles to negotiate space. Staff assess individual children regularly and monitor their progress. Staff work together to ensure all children are supported to acquire the skills ready for their move to school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

All children immediately settle when they arrive at the setting and are pleased to see staff. They share their stories and offer information about what they have been doing at home. Staff listen with genuine interest, as well as obtaining information from parents about children's well-being. Children behave exceptionally well. They follow instructions and have created very strong friendships. Children work cooperatively and are kind to each other. They are learning positive social skills and how to treat each other with respect. Staff are sensitive when changing children and support older children to understand how to take care of their own hygiene needs. Staff create clear routines in the session. Children know what to expect and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the care of staff.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic and motivated to learn. They eagerly engage in activities and seek out opportunities to use their imaginations. All children explore the environment with confidence and choose resources to play with. They enjoy solving problems and leading their learning. All children display positive attitudes to learning and are developing vital skills for a successful future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435981 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1042098 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 48 Name of provider Cheryll Anne McGinlay Date of previous inspection 25 April 2012 Telephone number 01423861270

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Setting details

Aspin Park Early Years Group was registered in 2011. The setting employs 11 members of childcare staff. Of these, 6 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The setting opens from Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 9am until midday each day and from 12.30pm until 3.30pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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