Youngsters

Youngsters Kilnhurst Community Resource Centre, 116 Victoria Street, Mexborough, S64 5SQ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 August 2016 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 Staff do not consistently plan activities throughout the year that support children's ongoing progress. Resources do not always support and enhance children's play experiences or sufficiently challenge them to explore and investigate.  Information gained from observations of children's learning is not used effectively to inform the assessment of their achievements in all learning areas. Therefore, planning for what children need to learn next is not always precisely tailored to their needs.  Self-evaluation is not fully effective in identifying improvements required to develop the nursery's practice.  Staff do not gather as much information as possible from parents about what children know and can already do when they first start to attend.

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It has the following strengths

 Staff maintain a safe environment for children. They risk assess all areas of the nursery to identify and minimise any possible hazards. This enables children to play and move around independently and safely.  Staff sensitively support children as they move on to other settings or schools. They have good relationships with teachers, who visit children in the nursery environment.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure staff plan a range of activities throughout the year that support children's ongoing progress and provide appropriate resources to enhance their play so that they are consistently challenged 22/09/2016

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 assess children's progress in all learning areas, in order to plan sharply focused and challenging learning experiences which accurately reflect what they need to learn next. 22/09/2016

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 gather more information from parents about what their children already know and can do when they start to attend  enhance self-evaluation procedures to identify areas for improvement to the provision that ensure outcomes for children continue to improve.

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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 took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the deputy manager.  The inspector looked at children's records, the planning documentation, evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery and a range of other documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff are aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. They know how to report any concerns they may have, in order to protect children. Parents are very positive about the nursery and say that they welcome the ways in which staff share information with them about their children's learning and development. However, staff do not gather enough detailed information from parents about children's skills and abilities before their children start to attend. Therefore, staff are not always able to plan precisely for children's learning from the outset. Self-evaluation does not clearly identify areas for improvement. Regular supervision is carried out, which helps to support the professional development of staff. They are encouraged to access training to build on their knowledge and skills. Recruitment and vetting procedures are effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

During term time, staff plan a range of activities that supports children to make progress in their learning and development. However, at other times, they do not plan activities and are not always perceptive to children's investigations. As a result, children sometimes lack stimulation because they are not inspired to explore and investigate. Although staff carry out observations, they do not always assess children's development in all areas. Children's early reading and language skills are promoted well. Staff share favourite books with them and children choose corresponding soft toys which bring the story to life. For example, children hide the toys in the pretend wood and talk about claws, teeth and knobbly knees. Staff support children's mathematical development as they talk about more and less and pour water into containers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Staff do not always provide children with resources that ignite their curiosity and encourage children to explore and investigate. Staff offer flexible settling-in sessions so that children become familiar with their new surroundings. Children settle well and demonstrate secure and trusting relationships with staff. Children are learning about acceptable behaviour and how to play safely. Staff are good role models and encourage children to be fair and take turns and help them to deal with minor conflicts. They recognise children's efforts and praise them for their achievements, which helps to foster their self-esteem. Children follow routines well and understand good hygiene practices. They learn about healthy lifestyles and food options. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active and benefit from fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not making good enough progress because staff do not rigorously monitor their learning and development. Furthermore, they are not always challenged enough to make the best progress. Nevertheless, children confidently make independent choices and are happy. They learn to socialise and how to make friendships. They are gaining some of the basic skills that prepare them for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492652 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 1025131 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 - 11 Total number of places 25 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person Dennise Young

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01709589929

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Youngsters was re-registered in 2015. The nursery employs six members of childcare staff. All staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above and the manager is qualified to degree level. 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.

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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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