Setting EY426937

Report for Childcare on Domestic Premises

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 May 2017 20 November 2013

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The provider has failed to notify Ofsted of a significant change to the governing body of the setting, which is now operating as a limited company and requires re-registration.  Sometimes, staff do not plan precisely enough for the next steps in children's learning, in order to promote even more rapid progress.  Staff do not consistently benefit from highly effective staff supervision and performance management arrangements that raise the quality of teaching and children's achievements to the highest level.  Occasionally, staff do not always consider how younger children can be fully involved and engaged when taking part in planned group activities.

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It has the following strengths

 Children settle quickly and all have good relationships with staff. They are confident and seek out staff for comfort or reassurance when needed.  Children enjoy a welcoming environment where they are keen to learn through play and exploration. They make independent choices from a good range of resources and decide whether to play inside or outdoors.  Children play in a safe and secure environment. Managers and staff are vigilant about their safety at all times. Children are also encouraged to think about their own safety.  Staff help children to develop good personal skills. Children learn to cooperate, play and learn together. They are well behaved and learn to follow instructions.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure Ofsted is notified of changes to the organisation in a timely manner. 12/07/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 make the most of what is known about individual children so that specific areas of development can be targeted for really rapid progress  build further on the arrangements for supervision and performance management to support staff to raise the quality of teaching and learning to a higher level  enhance the opportunities for younger children to become deeply involved in planned group activities.

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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.  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 requires improvement

The provider has failed to notify Ofsted of the setting's change from a partnership into a limited company. However, the provider has conducted the required suitability checks on all members of the company. Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a suitable understanding of how to recognise the possible signs that a child may be at risk of harm. They also know how to report concerns about children's welfare. The manager monitors the staff's observations and assessments of children's progress. However, systems to supervise staff and monitor their performance are not yet embedded. Parents report that they are very happy with the care and learning opportunities their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified staff have made significant improvements in how they observe children and make assessments about what they know and can do. However, staff do not always use this information effectively to plan precisely for what children need to learn next. Staff join in with children as they play and explore. Children listen attentively when staff read stories during group time. They anticipate key words and phrases in the story. However, on occasion, group activities are not organised well enough so that younger children can become deeply involved. Children show a good understanding of what they are learning and enjoy activities. They play imaginatively with their friends. For example, children pretend to be fire officers and talk about emergencies. They show awareness of the different roles of people who help us.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The weakness in leadership and management means that there is potential for children's welfare not to be assured. Nevertheless, other aspects of children's welfare is promoted effectively. Staff gather relevant information from parents when children first start. This enables staff to meet the individual needs of all children. Key persons know the children well which promotes their emotional well-being. Children enjoy a healthy range of snacks and meals and learn about the importance of washing their hands. Mealtimes are social occasions and staff make good use of this time to engage in conversations with babies and children. Children develop good independence skills in their personal care. For instance, children readily put on their sun hats as they prepare to play outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. Younger children develop early mark-making skills. Older children practise their numeracy skills and learn to recognise their own names. They enjoy a wide range of enjoyable activities that supports them in acquiring the skills they need for school. For example, they learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others and how to treat others equally and with respect.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426937 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1083048 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 - 8 Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 30

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 20 November 2013

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Telephone number

Ducklings Childcare registered in 2011. The setting employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The setting is open Monday to Friday, all year round from 8am until 6pm. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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