Youngsters

Youngsters Kilnhurst Community Resource Centre, 116 Victoria Street, Mexborough, S64 5SQ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 August 2017 23 August 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 and staff are committed to continually making improvements. They have worked hard to achieve a good standard since the last inspection. Updated planning and assessment processes are thorough and focused on helping children to achieve their next steps in learning.  Children work comfortably within the typical levels of development expected for their age. Staff initiate good interventions and support to help those children at risk of falling behind so that gaps are closing.  The management team seeks the views of staff and parents to help identify strengths and weaknesses in the nursery. They use well-targeted plans to help ensure ongoing developments and improvements.  Children have regular opportunities for physical play. They have access to a large hall where they enjoy music and movement sessions. They have regular access to outdoor play and fresh air.  Staff are enthusiastic and engage well with children, encouraging them to be confident

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This provision is good

and independent learners. Children across range of all ages are eager and motivated to play and learn, they explore a wide range of appropriate resources, indoors and outdoors.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always allow children enough time to answer the questions they ask them.  Although staff provide healthy snacks at nursery, they do not fully work closely with parents to extend children's understanding of healthy eating.

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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

 improve staff's questioning skills to extend and enhance children's thinking skills to the full  enhance partnership working with parents to fully support children's understanding of healthy eating.

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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 children and staff during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the nursery manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the provider, who is also the manager. She looked at relevant documentation and checked the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to parents and carers during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Staff have a secure knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe in the nursery and on outings. Safeguarding is effective. Staff benefit from regular supervision sessions and team meetings where information is shared to help to support good practice. Partnership working with external professionals is effective. This contributes towards a consistent approach in supporting children who have any specific needs. The manager monitors staff performance consistently, for instance, through observations of practice. Training is targeted and has a positive impact on the quality of teaching. Leaders track the progress of both individual and groups of children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff work well with parents to establish what children already know and can do when they first start. They plan stimulating and exciting activities based on children's interests and learning needs. Staff know children's individual needs, interests and capabilities well. Staff complete detailed observations and assessments of children's learning. Staff regularly share information about children's learning experiences and progress with parents. Children demonstrate good coordination when using a wide range of utensils in the mud kitchen. They skilfully scoop up and spread soil across a large play tray and busily fill and empty saucepans as they make dinner for their friends. Children's communication and language skills are supported well. Staff engage older children in meaningful conversations, they enjoy exploring different letters and sounds through daily singing activities. Staff provide a running commentary to babies and younger children as they

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

play. They enjoy exploring books and singing action songs. Two-year-old children enjoy pretend play in the home corner. Older children complete complex jigsaws with a great sense of satisfaction.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff provide comfort and reassurance to help new children settle. They form close relationships with children, building their confidence and trust. Children have opportunities for rest and quiet activities. Children behave well. They take turns and share resources. The environment is well organised. Children respond well to routines, for example, they help to tidy away toys, which helps keep their environment safe. Staff reinforce positive hygiene routines, such as handwashing. Parents value the care that staff provide.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and settled. They learn necessary mathematical, literacy, communication and social skills which helps build their independence in preparation for their future learning. Children make independent choices during play activities from the interesting and well-resourced learning environment, inside and outside. They show good concentration skills and an eagerness to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492652 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 1098240 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 1 - 10 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 48 Name of registered person Dennise Young

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Date of previous inspection 23 August 2016 Telephone number 01709589929

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Youngsters re-registered in 2015. The nursery employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, four members of staff hold a qualification at level 3 and two staff hold a qualification at level 6. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round, except for one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. 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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