Jungle Cubs and Jungle Giants

Jungle Cubs and Jungle Giants The Gymnasium, Kerrison, Stoke Road, Thorndon, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7JG

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 July 2017 5 October 2016

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

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

 The provider is not able to demonstrate that the required progress check for children between the age of two and three years is completed for all children.  Staff do not ensure that all children are fully included in all routines of the day. For example, during mealtimes the youngest children sit in a high chair away from the others and are not included in the social interaction during these times.  Children do not always have opportunities to explore activities to their satisfaction.

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It has the following strengths

 Management has addressed the actions set at the last inspection to bring about improvement in the areas highlighted at that time. For example, an effective system of staff supervision has been established. This helps management to monitor staff practice, foster a culture of mutual support and support professional development.  Staff observe children as they play and evaluate their observations well. This supports them to identify where children are in their learning and what they need to do to support children's continuing progress.  Children are happy and settled. They feel safe and secure in their relationships with staff. They develop close emotional attachments and seek out staff to share their play.  Partnerships with parents are friendly and trusting. Parents are encouraged to remain involved in their children's learning, both in the nursery and at home.

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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 that all children are fully included in all activities and routines of the day, with particular regard to the youngest children 31/07/2017

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Due Date

 ensure that the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years is carried out for each child. 31/07/2017

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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

 develop staff skills so that they are more alert to giving children time to play and explore activities to the natural conclusion of their interest.

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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 at appropriate times throughout the inspection and held a meeting with the co-owner of the nursery.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the co-owner of the nursery.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. She also discussed activity planning, children's learning and looked at a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector spoke to a small 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 management team monitors the progress of groups of children, such as boys and girls, to ensure that any gaps in learning are identified. However, they are not able to demonstrate that the progress check for children between the age of two and three years is completed for all children. The provider examines how additional funding, such as the early years pupil premium, is used to measure its impact in helping to close identified gaps in learning. Management and staff reflect on the provision. An action plan is in place that supports them in working towards improving the quality of care, teaching and learning. Children's learning is shared with parents. Parents report that they are happy with the service provided. They hold staff in high regard. Parents appreciate that the nursery is flexible to their changing childcare needs. Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a good awareness of the indicators of abuse and know how to report concerns to help protect

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Staff do not always allow children sufficient time to play and explore. Adult-led activities are removed too quickly and children are not able to return to the activity independently to continue to explore their learning. Despite this, staff promote children's thinking skills by asking questions and giving them time to consider and express their own responses. The thoughtfully planned playroom effectively supports children to engage in purposeful play. Children benefit from a wide range of toys and resources to support their learning. Staff plan and deliver an interesting and varied range of activities indoors and outside to support all areas of learning. Children enjoy activities that support their early writing skills. For example, staff provide children with shaving foam and brushes for them to explore making marks. Children quickly abandon the brushes and use their fingers to make marks. Younger children enjoy the sensory experience of the texture of the foam.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Staff do not sufficiently include the youngest children during play and routines to help them develop their social skills. Despite this, children do enjoy the company of others and readily explore the toys and resources available to them. Children respond positively to the high expectations of staff. Staff are good role models who talk to children in a calm, respectful manner. They gently remind children about the need to share, take turns and consider the needs of others. The key-person system is implemented well. Key persons build friendly and trusting relationships with parents and children. Staff have a positive approach to diversity and support children to learn about the wider world.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in teaching means that some children are not supported effectively to make good progress in all areas of learning. Nevertheless, children develop the basic skills needed to be ready for school. They are confident to lead their own play. Children enjoy physical play and manage their self-care skills relevant to their age and level of ability.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363703 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1075309 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 - 8 Total number of places 50 Number of children on roll 39 Name of registered person Jungle Cubs & Jungle Giants Partnership

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Date of previous inspection 5 October 2016 Telephone number 01379 678586

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Jungle Cubs and Jungle Giants was registered in 2008. Five members of childcare staff work with the children, including the owners. Four staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for 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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