Setting EY493104

Report for Childcare on Domestic Premises

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 July 2016 3 February 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 has taken prompt action to address weaknesses identified at the previous inspection. She works harmoniously with staff and together as a team they demonstrate a passion to make further improvements.  Staff are skilled at seizing incidental learning opportunities that stimulate children’s curiosity. For example, children are encouraged to listen carefully to the sounds of the helicopter hovering above, which helps children to focus their attention.  Staff work in partnership with parents, which supports children’s emotional well-being. Parents receive regular feedback on their children’s progress and parents are very complimentary about the care provided.  Children make good progress from their starting points, and children achieve good levels in all areas of their development, which prepares them well for school.  All children, including babies, benefit from lots of fresh air and exercise, which

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, staff plan group activities that are not always tailored to the needs of all children. As a result, some older children lose interest and become a little distracted.  Staff sometimes ask questions that are too easy, which limit children’s answers to one or two words. As a result, children are not always challenged to give fuller answers that build on their thoughts and ideas.

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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 children’s language and communication skills, for example by asking ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions  plan and provide activities that are tailored to the needs of all children taking part.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children’s learning.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documents.  The inspector held a meeting with the provider to discuss the improvements made since the last inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the provider.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working with children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The provider has made significant improvements since the previous inspection. All weaknesses identified have been promptly addressed. The premises are now clean and fit for purpose and enough staff that work with children are qualified. The provider has good procedures for monitoring the quality of practice. She works alongside staff and supports them in their professional development. For example, one member of staff has recently achieved a level 6 qualification, which has a positive impact on the quality of teaching. Staff understand safeguarding procedures. They are aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse, and they know the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about a child’s well-being. Staff successfully implement safeguarding procedures, such as the procedure for failing to collect a child at home time. As a result, safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and they provide meaningful activities that encompass each area of learning. For example, children develop their creativity as they paint pictures with balloons. They are supported in developing their own ideas as they mix the paints to create different colours, which helps them to explore change. They also make butterfly prints, which supports their mathematical development and emerging awareness of symmetry. However, some planned activities do not always meet the needs of all children, which results in some older children becoming a little distracted. Staff know the children well and they are accurate in their assessments of what children can do and what they need to learn next. As a result, children make good progress and achieve well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are skilled in managing their personal hygiene and self-care. They understand why they need to wash their hands and they take themselves to the bathroom, often without prompting. Children show respect for their friends as they wait patiently to wash hands and even the youngest children are supported in managing their personal needs successfully. Staff are nurturing in their approach, which gives children a good sense of belonging and helps them feel confident in exploring their environment. For example, babies cruise confidently around the sturdy furnishings and their safety is assured because staff are close by to offer support. Staff work in partnership with parents, which provides continuity in children's care and learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Staff have high expectations for all children in their care and they have good systems to monitor the progress that children make. Where progress is less than expected staff work in partnership with parents and others to ensure that children make the progress that they are capable of. As a result, children are prepared for their next stage in learning. Staff have also developed good relationships with local schools; they take children on visits to meet their new teacher and staff share information on children’s development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493104 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1056470 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 0 - 12 Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 35

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2016

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Telephone number

Active Little Learners was registered in 2015. This setting operates as childcare on domestic premises and employs six members of staff, including the provider/manager. Of these, one member of staff holds an early years degree, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and one holds an appropriate early years qualifications at level 2. The setting opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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