Ace Childcare

Ace Childcare Our Lady of Compassion R.C. School, Kineton Green Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7EG

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2017 6 March 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 know what children can do and what they need to learn next. They provide a stimulating environment that children are keen to explore. Resources and activities are arranged well. Children make independent choices and negotiate with others to decide what they want to play with. They make good progress in their learning.  Children's emotional well-being is supported well. For example, staff prominently display their work in the setting. Children have opportunities to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others, such as through discussions and activities. They learn to appreciate the wider world beyond their own experiences.  Children enjoy healthy and nutritious meals and snacks, which they help themselves to independently. They have many opportunities to be physically active in the outdoor play area. Staff help children to learn about hygiene practices that support their good

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This provision is good

health. Children learn to develop healthy lifestyles.  The manager has built a strong team of staff who want to provide the best possible care and learning experiences for children. They seek the views of parents to shape improvements in their setting. This has a positive impact on outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not use assessment findings precisely enough, particularly to plan activities that ensure children are consistently highly challenged.  Staff's personal development is not focused sharply enough on helping them to raise the quality of teaching to the highest 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

 refine the use of information gained from assessments to plan more precisely, so that children are highly challenged and make rapid progress  sharpen the focus on performance management and staff practices to raise the standard of teaching even higher.

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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. She observed the lunchtime routine and staff interactions with children in the school.  The inspector completed joint observations with the manager.  The inspector held meetings with the managers and spoke to staff, children and parents at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working with children.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and reviewed written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. All staff have a clear understanding of their responsibilities to protect children from harm. They follow clear procedures that enable them to share any concerns about a child in their care to keep them safe. The manager ensures that she checks all physical risks, and minimises and removes any potential hazards. Staff implement safe practices, such as checking the identification of visitors, and they supervise children at all times. Robust systems of recruitment and induction ensure that staff are suitable to work with children. Overall, the manager ensures that systems of supervision and regular team meetings help staff to develop their knowledge and improve their skills. Staff regularly monitor the progress individual children make and seek early intervention, if needed. They share information with parents about their children's care and learning experiences. Parents praise the professionalism and caring nature of the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

staff. They comment that they are very happy with the progress their children make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff effectively support children and take their individual learning needs into account. They provide many activities indoors and outside that match children's interests and preferences. For example, some children choose to explore sand play while others enjoy constructing with plastic bricks. Children are creative and imaginative. They recall and mimic previous experiences. For example, during a beach theme, children pretend to sit on deckchairs and sunbathe. Children learn to solve problems and staff support them very well. Staff encourage children to match numbers and colours as they complete activities. Children correctly follow instructions and are excited to see their achievements. They remain engaged and concentrate for long periods.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are inquisitive, willing to learn and competently develop their own play ideas. Calm and caring staff create a nurturing environment, which helps to raise children's confidence and develops their self-esteem. Staff recognise the uniqueness of each child and a good key-person system enhances relationships with children and their families. Children develop a sense of security and build trusting relationships with the staff, which supports their emotional well-being effectively. Staff have lovely rapport with the children and speak to them in a respectful manner. Behaviour is good. Staff encourage children to share and take turns. Children learn to manage their own behaviours and understand the needs of others. This creates a positive environment for children to play and learn in.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop the key skills they need in readiness for their future learning. Children are emotionally very secure. They have built strong attachments with staff and other children. They show an interest in early literacy. For example, they are learning phonics and are beginning to write their names. Their mathematical skills are developing well, for instance, they competently learn to count, compare sizes, match shapes and complete simple problems.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 250001 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 1090255 Type of provision Out of school provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 108 Name of registered person Frances Loretta Beard

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 6 March 2015 Telephone number 0121 700 7838

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Ace Childcare registered in 2000 and is located in Solihull, West Midlands. The setting employs nine members of childcare staff. Of these, seven staff hold appropriate early years qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 4. The setting opens from Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions for the wrap-around provision are from 11.50am to 3.20pm and the out-of-school provision from 7.45am until 9am and from 3.20pm 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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