Little Gems Childcare and Babysitting Club

Little Gems Childcare and Babysitting Club London Oxford Airport, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1HT

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 August 2016 1 February 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Children make good progress. Staff get to know them well through observations and accurate assessments. They use this knowledge to plan a range of interesting activities that help children achieve the identified next steps in their learning.  Children are confident and independent. They learn from staff who are good role models and who meet children's physical and emotional needs effectively.  The manager has made many improvements since her last inspection. For example, she has improved the balance between activities that children choose and lead and those that adults lead, relative to children's capabilities.  Parents receive good information on their children's achievements and guidance to support their learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The manager does not sharply focus staff's professional development on raising the quality of teaching above the good standard already achieved. Children do not consistently receive the best possible support to fully extend their learning.  Many children who attend this setting also attend other early years provisions. Staff have not fully established links with all these settings to share detailed information about children's learning and care to provide the highest levels of continuity in teaching and care.

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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

 increase support for staff to develop their teaching strategies further to consistently extend children's learning and thinking as well as possible  develop information sharing further with other early years settings children attend to provide a fully shared approach to their learning and care.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed staff interaction with children and viewed the toys, resources and equipment.  The inspector held discussions with the manager, staff and children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector checked evidence of safeguarding practices, staff recruitment procedures, staff training and professional development, and the evaluation process. The inspector looked at children's records and discussed how staff assess children's progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. All staff are fully aware of the procedures to follow if they have concerns about children's welfare. They regularly complete risk assessments to identify and minimise possible hazards. For example, they follow strict guidelines when helping children use the public toilet area. The manager reviews the provision accurately, involving staff, parents, children and outside professionals in her self-evaluation. She demonstrates continuing improvement, supported by the local authority adviser. For example, staff are increasing information gained from parents when children first start, to improve the accuracy of initial assessments. Staff meet regularly to share information on their key children and reflect on their practice to improve. The manager monitors the progress children make to address any gaps in their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff provide a good range of activities that consider children's different ages and abilities. Older children enjoy searching through shaving foam for different shapes. Staff help babies to feel confident in their surroundings and to explore the world around them. They help them to anticipate what will happen when they press buttons on a battery powered game. Staff help children to consider what they do and see, for example, through skilful questioning. Older children benefit from planned regular opportunities to gain literacy and mathematical skills. They read stories in the garden playhouse and read the number plates on vehicles they see. Staff support children's communication skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff work well in partnership with parents to develop supportive bonds with children, particularly those who attend on a part-time basis. They are good role models for behaviour and respond calmly and sensitively to any difficulties. Children behave well. They are confident and motivated to learn. Staff help children to acquire knowledge and appreciation of healthy lifestyles. Mealtimes are friendly and sociable occasions and children gain appropriate self-care skills. They have effective opportunities to learn about the wider world and differences in people. For example, they enjoy exploring different festivals that their friends celebrate.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop skills to support their future learning well. They listen carefully to stories and memorise and repeat words and phrases. Children make good progress in their physical development, including developing good hand-to-eye coordination. They learn to use scissors to cut paper, and pencils to draw. Children show a keen interest in learning and persevere well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433398 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1039357 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person Paula Jean Foster

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Date of previous inspection 1 February 2016 Telephone number 07910375854

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Little Gems Childcare and Babysitting Club registered in 2011. The club is located in the grounds of London Oxford Airport in Kidlington, Oxfordshire. The club is open all year round. Sessions are available on weekdays from 8am until 5pm. The setting receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years. The club employs four staff, of whom three hold relevant qualifications at level 2 or level 3.

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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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