Wiz-Kidz Nursery

Wiz-Kidz Nursery City Church Centre, 251-259 Freeman Street, GRIMSBY, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 9DW

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2017 8 January 2015

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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

 Staff make good use of assessment systems to ensure that they understand each child's individual needs. The manager follows robust monitoring systems to check children's progress and ensure all children have equal opportunity to progress.  Children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points. Staff work closely with other professionals to offer additional support. Children with speech and language delays make effective progress.  Children make good progress in developing early reading and writing skills in readiness for school.  Relationships with parents are very positive and contribute to children's progress. Parents appreciate the warm and welcoming environment staff provide.  The manager follows robust systems to manage staff performance and to help them grow professionally. She allows staff full opportunities to develop their skills and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, staff do not support some children well enough to become fully involved in the activities.  Staff working with younger children do not always enable younger children to make choices about their play.

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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

 support staff to help all children to be fully engaged and challenged to the highest levels in their learning  enable children in the room for two-year-old children to make more choices about their play and learning.

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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. 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 good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff update their knowledge and understanding of child protection issues regularly. They know how to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. The manager ensures safeguarding is discussed at each staff meeting and during staff supervision meetings. Comprehensive risk assessments are in place and staff ensure the premises are safe and secure at all times. The manager leads a well-qualified staff team that shares a drive for sustained improvement. She gathers the views of parents, staff and children to evaluate the quality of the provision. Questionnaires are used to evaluate the service and parents state that they value the family ethos of the nursery. She plans future developments well. Staff have made improvements to the teaching of children's language skills and the outdoor learning environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff constantly observe and assess children's learning. They use the information effectively to identify and plan for children's individual next steps in learning. Children make good progress in their communication and language development. They listen and try to identify hidden sounds and answer questions about the stories they are listening to. Staff plan exciting activities to encourage children to develop their early writing skills around a pirate theme. Older children are able to write their names. Children learn about the world around them as they explore a range of different textures and sensory materials. Children's progress is shared constantly with parents and staff share ideas of how parents can support children's learning further at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. Staff meet children's individual needs and ensure they liaise with parents to gather information about children's care when they arrive. Children enjoy their time in the nursery and are keen to get involved in the activities planned. Staff know children well and children are confident to ask for help and support when needed. Staff offer plenty of praise and encouragement, which helps to motivate children and supports their emotional well-being. Children develop a strong sense of belonging and quickly become self-assured. Staff provide a good range of healthy snacks and drinks. Children access their snack at a time of their choosing, developing their confidence and independence. They have daily opportunities to benefit from fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children achieve well from their individual starting points. Children follow the pictures in their favourite books and understand that the print tells the story. They create their own treasure maps during fantasy play. Children make good progress in developing physical skills, such as playing team ball games or handling different writing tools.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405738 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 1094199 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 48 Number of children on roll 68 Name of registered person City Church (Great Grimsby & North East Lincolnshire)

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Date of previous inspection 8 January 2015 Telephone number 01472 232307

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Wiz-Kidz Nursery was registered in 2010. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above, including two staff members who hold qualifications at level 5. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 9am until 4pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old 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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