Headstart Day and Afterschool Care

Headstart Day and Afterschool Care LTD Afton Drive, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 5PA

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2017 25 February 2013

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The exceptional manager leads her staff team extremely well to deliver the highest standards of practice, so that all children make the best possible progress.  Teaching is inspirational. Staff are very well qualified and demonstrate an excellent knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. They use their knowledge of children's abilities, interests and learning styles to plan a superb range of activities and high-quality learning opportunities.  The nursery has an exceptionally strong and caring ethos, and staff listen and value children and parents views, acting on what they say. The welcoming, family atmosphere in the nursery enables children to feel exceptionally secure and happy.  Partnerships with parents are outstanding. Parents are extremely happy to share their highly positive feedback about the nursery. Staff ensure parents are fully involved in their children's learning. Information is continually shared with parents to encourage

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This provision is outstanding

and support children's learning at home. This contributes greatly to children's success at the nursery.  Equality and diversity are supported very well by staff, who are extremely effective in providing an inclusive environment for all children. Staff encourage children to value and respect each other's differences, and celebrate each other's achievements.  Excellent self-evaluation means that the management team and staff are continually extending the service they provide for families and children.

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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

 continue to explore ways for staff to build on their already exceptional teaching skills.

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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 nursery manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager and provider. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  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 outstanding

The manager takes great pride in the strong staff team she has developed. She fully recognises that continuing to raise the knowledge and skills of staff will contribute further to the excellent progress that children make. The manager meticulously monitors staff performance and the quality of teaching. These observations work well in celebrating the outstanding practice in the nursery, as well as identifying areas for development. The manager and staff rigorously monitor the progress made by children and quickly identify and address any gaps in their learning. Safeguarding is effective. Staff have an excellent understanding of how to protect children. For example, they have extensive knowledge of the current procedures to follow should they have any concerns about children's welfare. Robust recruitment procedures, staff induction and supervision processes help to ensure that all staff are suitable.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Staff are dedicated and enthusiastic, which has an extremely positive impact on the quality of the provision. They provide a stimulating learning environment and a wide range of activities to motivate children. Children and staff have great fun celebrating World book Day and dress up as well-known characters in books. Staff place a high priority on developing children's language and communication skills. Babies sing songs and rhymes, and staff mimic familiar words to encourage early speech. Toddlers learn songs that help them to name parts of their bodies. Older children have fun working in small groups, developing their concentration and listening skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Staff provide excellent support for children and their families. All children develop very strong attachments with their key person. They learn to play together well, treat others with respect and their behaviour is exceptionally good. Babies and children love being outdoors in all weathers and are beginning to understand the benefits of fresh air and physical exercise. For example, they thoroughly enjoy their weekly sessions with a football coach, learning fun ball skills. Snack and mealtimes provide children with opportunities to learn about good hygiene practices. Meals are healthy, nutritious and enjoyed by all. Children are supported extremely well in their understanding of how to keep themselves safe as they begin to take responsibility for small tasks, such as helping to prepare snacks.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress from their starting points in all areas of learning. This includes children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, children who speak English as an additional language and those receiving additional funding. Children learn to link letters and sounds, and make very good attempts at writing their name. Staff introduce mathematical language extremely well, helping children to understand the use of number in everyday life. Children learn excellent independence skills that will support and promote their future learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY271047 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1064481 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 - 11 Total number of places 78 Number of children on roll 92 Name of registered person Headstart Day & Afterschool Care Limited

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Date of previous inspection 25 February 2013 Telephone number 01708 856948

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Headstart Day and Afterschool Care LTD was registered in 2003. The nursery employs 21 members of childcare staff. Of these, all staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above, including one who holds a masters degree in education. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 7pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It supports children who speak English as an additional language and children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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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