Secret Garden Private Childcare

Secret Garden Private Childcare 307 Wharf Road, Ealand, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN17 4JW

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 November 2016 5 August 2013

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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

 Stringent measures that help to keep children safe are in place. Risk assessments are carried out daily indoors and outdoors and any hazards are removed. The manager implements the safe use of mobile phones.  The area manager effectively monitors the learning of individuals and groups of children. She uses this information to help her to identify any gaps in learning and speak to staff to establish ways of supporting children further.  Staff help children to develop their communication and language skills well. They sing songs with babies and use clear language to support children who have special educational needs or disabilities. This helps them to progress well in their speaking skills.  Staff encourage parents to bring their children for visits to the nursery before they start. This helps children to settle from the onset. Children form strong emotional attachments with staff and go to them for a cuddle or for reassurance.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The monitoring, mentoring and coaching of staff is not always fully effective in helping all staff to develop and reflect on the needs of all children.  Despite strong partnerships with parents, not enough is being done in the pre-school room to utilise the key-person system well enough to share information with parents about how they can continue to support children's good 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

 develop processes to help all staff to deepen their understanding and reflect more on the needs of all children  enhance the support given to parents of children in the pre-school room, in order to help them to support their children's learning further at home and to complement the learning taking place in the setting.

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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 nursery manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery managers.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the nursery's policies and procedures, training certificates and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. They know where to report any concerns they have regarding children's welfare and safety. Recruitment procedures are robust and the manager ensures staff's ongoing suitability to work with children. This helps to keep children safe. Staff work in partnership with other professionals and schools that children attend. They share information about children's care and learning to support a united approach to helping children make good progress. The manager supports her staff through supervision meetings. She speaks with staff and gathers information from parents to help identify improvements to the nursery to improve outcomes for children. Additional funding is used effectively to help close any gaps in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff are well qualified and support each other in their roles. This helps ensure that staff gather an accurate picture of children's levels of learning. Through observation and assessment they clearly identify children's next steps in learning and plan activities to support their interests. Staff in the baby room help children to understand the activities they engage in and to make links in their learning. For example, children use pink paint to develop their creative skills. Staff sing songs to children about a farm and pigs. They also use songs to reinforce routines of the day, such as handwashing. Toddlers learn about their local community. They look at pictures and talk to staff about their knowledge of local buildings. This is further promoted when staff take children to the library where they extend their literacy skills and develop a love of books. Staff help older children to use the computer. Children learn about technology and how to use a simple programme on the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are independent. For example, they access resources to use in their play and help themselves to drinks. Staff promote children's good health. Children each have their own toothbrush and paste to use after lunchtime. The nursery cook and staff provide children with a good range of healthy snacks and meals. Staff sit with children during these times to promote their social skills. Children behave very well. Staff give them lots of praise and encouragement and recognise their use of good manners. This helps to raise children's self-esteem. Children have regular access to outdoor play in all weathers. Children thoroughly enjoy jumping in puddles in the rain and developing their balance and coordination as they ride on tricycles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and learn key skills needed for when they start school. They are confident and freely express themselves in this welcoming nursery. Toddlers demonstrate good hand-to-eye coordination as they thread beads on a lace. Babies confidently explore their environment and select resources to support their interests. Children develop positive relationships with their peers, some holding hands as they explore the room.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY282953 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 1064560 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 - 10 Total number of places 54 Number of children on roll 76 Name of registered person Janet Kerry

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Date of previous inspection 5 August 2013 Telephone number 01724711223

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Secret Garden Private Childcare was registered in 2004. The nursery employs 16 members of childcare staff. Of these, 12 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and one at level 7. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year, except for the week between Christmas and New Year and bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It provides out-of-school care for older 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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