Setting EY496917

Report for Childcare on Domestic Premises

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 February 2017 Not applicable

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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 manager and the staff team are ambitious and motivated. They seek and act upon the views of parents, children and other professionals. They demonstrate a good capacity for continuous improvement.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are pleased with the care and education provided for their children. They are confident that their children are cared for in a safe and stimulating environment.  Staff know children well. They successfully plan for the ongoing development of individuals using their observations of children's interests and abilities. They share this information with parents regularly, who welcome opportunities to continue children's learning at home.  Children are happy, confident and have a strong sense of belonging. They enjoy exploring the child-friendly surroundings and are supported well by the kind and reassuring staff.  The environment is extremely inviting and well thought out. Toys and resources are of

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This provision is good

good quality and they provide children with a wealth of different experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 During discussions, some staff do not always allow enough time for children to consider their responses. They, occasionally, do not further extend children's vocabulary and thinking skills.  The manager does not analyse the impact of staff's teaching skills thoroughly enough to be able to raise the quality of teaching to the highest possible level.

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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

 extend further staff's skills in supporting children's growing vocabulary and thinking skills  look more closely at the impact of teaching and use this information to further raise standards and increase the potential to achieve excellent outcomes for all children.

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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 with staff and children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. All staff have an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues and know the procedures to follow if they are concerned about a child. Risk assessments of the premises are constantly reviewed. The manager implements robust recruitment and vetting procedures to help ensure staff are suitable for their roles. Staff benefit from regular supervision meetings with the manager. They also have regular opportunities to update their professional development. Children's progress is sharply monitored to ensure any gaps are swiftly identified and addressed. The manager works closely with the staff team to evaluate the quality of the provision. She takes account of parents' views and the needs of children when identifying areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff know children well and are aware of each child's current level of development. They observe and assess children's learning to form a clear overview of their good progress and to close any gaps in learning. Staff capture children's interest and curiosity, motivating them to learn. For example, older children sustain good levels of engagement as they work out which numbers are odd and even. Children enjoy sharing books with staff, who challenge them to guess what might be hiding under the flap or what is likely to happen on the next page. Sensory materials and resources are used imaginatively, so children can explore different textures and use their senses. For example, younger children excitedly splash in the water and explore the paint with their hands. They respond with happy smiles and excited gestures as they discover how to activate interactive toys. Older children pretend to read and send emails.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for in a very warm, safe and welcoming environment which is equipped with good quality toys and learning resources. They are helped to settle in through a gradual process. Children behave well and staff model positive behaviour by using kind words and common courtesies which children copy. They show independence as they move around the environment, helping themselves to resources. Staff promote children's knowledge and understanding of healthy lifestyles and good hygiene procedures. Children eagerly access the outdoor play area where they have many opportunities to further their learning and participate in physical activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and all of them are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age. They are confident and motivated to learn as they make choices 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. All children develop creative and imaginative skills, for example, making pretend cakes outside in the mud kitchen. Older children have opportunities to develop their early writing skills as they make marks with a range of writing tools. All children enjoy counting and talking about shapes, sizes and quantities. 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 EY496917 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 1033928 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 - 4 Total number of places 13 Number of children on roll 19

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

Little Munchkins was registered in 2015. The setting employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, two at level 2 and two are unqualified. The setting opens Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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