Brampton Community Centre Children's Area

Brampton Community Centre Children's Area Irthing Community Centre, Union Lane, BRAMPTON, Cumbria, CA8 1BX

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 2017 18 November 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 management team is ambitious and committed to continual improvement. Since the last inspection it has successfully acted on the action and recommendations set. The team effectively evaluates the setting to identify further areas of development.  The management team supports their staff exceptionally well by working alongside them and providing constructive staff and supervision meetings. All staff's professional development and training are well supported and peer support helps less experienced staff gain confidence in their teaching abilities.  Children demonstrate that they are happy and feel safe. They develop close relationships with their key person and settle easily into new situations. This shows that children feel emotionally secure in their care.  Staff observe and assess children's progress effectively. They identify learning priorities to support the next steps in their learning. Staff know their key children well and follow

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This provision is good

their interests in their play. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Staff provide a warm and welcoming environment. Children embrace the praise and reassurance they receive from staff, which contributes to their good levels of behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Arrangements for sharing information with other early years settings are not fully embedded to ensure continuity in children's care and learning.  Occasionally, staff do not model the correct language with children and do not give them sufficient time to respond to questions.

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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

 build on the arrangements for sharing information with other early years settings to strengthen continuity in children's care and learning  encourage staff to model the correct language with young children and provide more effective opportunities for children to develop their thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside 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 deputy manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the nominated person and manager. She viewed a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, self-evaluation records, children's records, qualifications and suitability checks.  The inspector spoke to 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 receive ongoing training and support to maintain their knowledge of how to keep children safe. They have a good understanding of the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about children's safety or welfare. The management team works very effectively together and has high expectations for the quality of the provision. Self-evaluation is used well to target improvements. The management team effectively implements a comprehensive set of policies and procedures. Staff are deployed well to ensure that children are well supervised. Robust recruitment and vetting arrangements ensure that staff are suitable. Experienced staff support new members of staff to continually help them to extend their knowledge and skills. Parent partnerships are good. Staff use effective strategies to keep parents up to date about their children's progress and gather information from parents about achievements in the home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, staff have a good knowledge of how to support children's learning and development. They know the children well and provide activities based around their interests and the next steps in their learning. For example, staff engage children in conversations while completing jigsaws and looking at books. They show interest in the pictures children create and follow their lead making treasure maps. Staff build on children's interest in colour mixing and children learn to share and take turns while waiting for paint pots and brushes. Children use the outdoor area freely. Staff ensure children's safety in the sun by applying sun cream and making sure children wear sun hats. Children enjoy watering the plants in their growing area and making marks using chalk on chalkboards.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel safe and secure. They settle in easily and enjoy themselves with staff, who supervise them well and help them understand about keeping safe. Staff undertake regular risk assessments to identify and minimise any hazards. They are good role models to children and support their social skills effectively. Children know the routines and behaviour expectations. They develop good health and hygiene practices, such as handwashing and they freely choose to play outside in the fresh air. Children learn about the community they live in and the world around them. They enjoy having their lunchtime meal with staff in the community cafe and during the year they learn about other cultures and worldwide events.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills they require for the next stage in their learning. They are enthusiastic and motivated to join in activities and show good interest and concentration. Children's independence and self-care skills are promoted well during practical routines and daily activities. Staff listen to children and follow their lead. Children are curious and confidently explore their surroundings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317424 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1079117 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 - 4 Total number of places 52 Number of children on roll 22 Name of registered person Brampton Community Association Committee

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Date of previous inspection 18 November 2016 Telephone number 016977 45008

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Brampton Community Centre Children's Area registered in 1998, it is committee run and is situated within the Brampton Community Centre, Brampton, Cumbria. The setting employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 4 and two at level 3. The manager holds a management qualification at level 5. The setting is open from 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The setting 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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