Guardian Angels Quality Wrap Around Care

Guardian Angels Quality Wrap Around Care Cheeky Cherubs, Unit 1 Victoria Parade, Urmston, Manchester, M41 9BP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 March 2017 17 October 2016

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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's strong leadership has resulted in excellent teamwork among staff. By delegating responsibilities effectively and through high-quality training to support staff in their roles, standards across the setting have significantly risen since the last Ofsted inspection.  Partnership working is strong. Extremely close liaison with the local authority, primary school and other childcare professionals has enabled the manager to focus on quality and drive forward improvement. She works collaboratively with the local community and keeps parents well informed of their children's developmental progress.  Staff teach children well about mutual respect, tolerance and acceptance. Children are well-rounded individuals who have a deep understanding of the community they live in.  The manager effectively monitors children's progress, highlighting where they may require extra support. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure

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This provision is good

continuity in children's learning and care. Good teaching strategies help to capture children's interest and keep them motivated to learn. All children make good and better progress across the areas of learning.  The support in place for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities is good. Intervention plans are robust and are regularly monitored by the manager.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff miss opportunities to support children in pronouncing words correctly.  The views of staff and children do not consistently inform the nursery's self-evaluation process.

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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

 sharpen the focus on promoting opportunities that help children to pronounce words correctly  develop processes to seek the views of staff and children to inform and enhance the self-evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used by the setting.  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. He 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 a good understanding of the possible signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse and neglect. They know the referral procedure well and fully understand the steps to take if they have concerns about a colleague's conduct. Risk assessments are robust and all areas of the premises are safe and clean. A high staff-to-child ratio is in place and staff supervise children with great vigilance. Staff are deployed well and good contingencies are in place to cover staff absence. Secure arrangements are in place to keep children safe while on outings. Staff receive perceptive support, guidance and coaching during supervision sessions and appraisal meetings. They are set challenging targets and attend a variety of training programmes, which positively impact on outcomes for children. For example, a recent mathematics course has equipped staff with a greater understanding of how to effectively

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

engage boys in meaningful counting activities while playing outdoors. Overall, self- evaluation is good. Improvement plans are sharply focused and monitored by the manager. The manager's capacity to continually improve and drive forward change is good.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Robust systems for observation, assessment and planning are in place. Staff have a good knowledge of child development and plan a wide range of fun, interesting and challenging learning experiences. Children's laughter permeates throughout this busy and vibrant setting. Children show good mathematical skills as they make three-dimensional shapes from dough and become fascinated while exploring gloop. They listen attentively during story time and become enthralled while enacting roles of characters from their favourite stories. They show good concentration skills as they complete jigsaw puzzles and become fascinated while learning about space.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Care practices are good. Staff prioritise children's physical and emotional well-being and spend time getting to know children and their families during the settling-in period. Children are confident and self-motivated individuals who are keen to take on new challenges during their play. They balance, climb, and master good coordination skills as they ride trikes and scooters. Children behave well and show genuine care and affection for one another. Staff are good role models and provide children with healthy, wholesome and nutritious foods. They follow good hygiene practices and discuss the importance of healthy living with children, which helps them to apply their learning well independently.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress across the areas of learning. Children are resilient and highly skilled individuals who show positive attitudes towards their learning. They work collaboratively with each other, share toys and show respect towards others. They develop good writing skills, decode simple words and tend to their own physical needs. Children develop the necessary skills in readiness for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495086 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 1076968 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 2 - 11 Total number of places 29 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person Guardian Angels Quality Wrap Around Care

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Date of previous inspection 17 October 2016 Telephone number 0161 971 6692

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Guardian Angels Quality Wrap Around Care was registered in 2016. The setting employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The setting opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

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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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