Setting EY477866

Report for Childcare on Domestic Premises

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2016 7 March 2016

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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 provider and staff have worked consistently since their last inspection to make significant improvements to their practice. Their thoughtful reflections and self- evaluation demonstrate a positive attitude to maintain continuous development and high-quality care for children.  Staff know children well. They make careful observations of children's play activities, so that they can plan effectively for their learning and development.  Children's early language development is skilfully supported. Staff talk to younger children slowly and clearly. They engage older children in conversations. Children learn to speak and listen well.  Staff develop strong partnerships with parents. They keep them fully informed about their child's care and learning. Parents are happy with the service provided.  Children enjoy close, positive relationships with staff who value their individual interests. Children are happy, settled and eager to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for babies and younger children who prefer to learn outdoors are not as rich as those provided inside.  The provider has not focused staff's professional development precisely on improving their teaching skills, so that children make rapid progress.

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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

 enhance outdoor learning opportunities and experiences for babies and younger children who prefer to play outside  focus more precisely on professional development, helping raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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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 spoke to the provider and staff at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the provider.  The inspector looked at children's learning records, the planning documentation and a range of other documentation.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The provider is well organised, enthusiastic and committed to the service she provides. She has worked hard with local authority advisors to address previous weaknesses and raise the quality of the provision. Safeguarding is effective. The provider and staff have a clear understanding of the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. Regular appraisals and supervision meetings are in place to help the qualified staff understand their roles and responsibilities and to develop their practice. The provider develops good partnerships with parents and other professionals involved in children's care to help ensure consistency in their learning and development. Children's progress is sharply monitored to ensure any gaps are swiftly identified and addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff build strong partnerships with parents and work well together in a shared approach to children's learning. They exchange information frequently in many ways, such as verbal handovers, daily diaries and children's learning journals. Staff know each child's achievements and effectively plan activities based on what they need to learn next. Staff model clear language for children who are beginning to talk. For example, they name simple objects. Older children are encouraged to make good use of their expanding vocabulary. For example, staff ask them to talk about what they are doing or making. Staff give children plenty of praise and encouragement. Children develop confidence in their abilities and show great pride in their achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Well planned settling-in sessions before children start help them get to know staff and the new surroundings. This helps children to feel emotionally secure. Staff are attentive to children's individual needs and care routines. Babies are given cuddles and reassurance if they become upset. Staff make good provision for children to sleep when they are tired and provide plenty of opportunities for them to play actively. Staff encourage children to take responsibility for their own personal needs, including toileting skills. Staff make mealtimes a social occasion as they sit with children to eat and engage them in conversations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and all children are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age. Younger children learn to walk, feed themselves and develop their hand-to-eye coordination. They learn new words and enjoy singing songs. Children develop the physical skills they will need for their later writing. They learn to distinguish between different everyday sounds to help them with their later reading. Older children learn to recognise and write their name. They learn to share their ideas and use numbers in their play. Children learn to look after themselves and each other. For example, children get their friends shoes for them as they get ready to play outside. Children put their own shoes and coats on. Children learn a range of skills in readiness for their next stage of learning at nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477866 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1042737 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 16 Number of children on roll 10

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 7 March 2016

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Telephone number

Little Explorers was registered in 2014. The provision opens Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 4pm. The provision employs three members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold qualifications at level 3 and one level 2. The provider provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. The provider operates a separately registered childminding service from the same premises between 4pm until 5.30pm.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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