Susana's Home from Home

Susana's Home from Home 60 St. Johns Road, Huyton, LIVERPOOL, L36 5SY

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 December 2017 10 March 2014

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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 recently appointed management team has acted swiftly to implement changes that have had a positive impact on children's experiences.  Staff share the experienced manager's vision for the setting. Together they evaluate the quality of the service they offer, considering the views of children and parents when planning future changes.  Staff track children's progress, which enables them to identify any gaps in their learning. They put plans in place to help to ensure children make good progress from the time they start at nursery.  Staff work in close partnership with parents and a range of other professionals, sharing information to ensure all children's needs are well met.  Staff develop warm relationships with children. They play alongside children, offering praise and encouragement, which helps to support their self-esteem and confidence.  Children delight in the range of activities provided outdoors to help to support them in

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, some staff provide activities, which are slightly too challenging for some children.  Systems to monitor professional development are not yet focused on sharing best practice among staff, so that teaching is raised 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

 provide activities that offer a level of challenge, which is matched to children's current levels of development  develop further the monitoring arrangements for staff and embed the systems for sharing best practice that raise teaching to an even higher level.

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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 completed a joint observation with the nursery manager.  The inspector spoke with children and staff during the inspection.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and also took account of their views in written form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The manager and deputy manager work closely together and are deeply committed to offering a high-quality early years experience. Overall, staff are well supported in their role. Managers observe staff and provide regular opportunities for discussion and staff supervision. Professional development and training opportunities are targeted to further improve the quality of teaching. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff can identify signs that would give them cause for concern about a child's welfare. They know how to refer their concerns to the appropriate authorities. Staff check the environment regularly and take appropriate steps to ensure it remains a safe place for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff provide children with a wide range of opportunities across all areas of learning and development. Children make choices about what they would like to play in the well- resourced environments. Staff talk to children about what they see them doing and introduce new words to help to extend their vocabulary further. For example, staff use words, such as 'glittery' to describe the festive dough children make. Children learn to count and recognise numbers. Younger children enthusiastically join in with number rhymes, while older children count the blocks they build towers with. Children delight in sharing books and stories. They turn the pages and eagerly point to the pictures as staff read. This helps to support their developing literacy skills. Parents are well informed of their children's progress and are effectively supported to contribute to their leaning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff provide a warm, welcoming environment in which children settle and confidently explore. Staff are good role models who help children to manage their behaviour sensitively. They gently remind children when behaviour is not appropriate and explain the impact this has on others. Staff ensure children follow good hygiene practices and encourage them to develop their independence. For example, toddlers are encouraged to put on their own wellington boots and coats before they explore outside. Staff teach children about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and provide a range of healthy meals and snacks. Children enjoy regular opportunities to develop their physical skills using the wide range of equipment available outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious and active learners who help each other, sharing and taking turns. They play well together. Younger children are curious and explore their environment confidently. Older children learn to recognise the sounds that letters represent and write the letters of their name. All children learn to count and recognise numbers as they play. The development of these skills helps to ensure that children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459876 Local authority Knowsley Inspection number 1102480 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 70 Number of children on roll 82 Name of registered person Susana Christina Travis

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2014 Telephone number 07531335882

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Susana's Home from Home registered 2013. The nursery employs 21 members of childcare staff. Of these, 19 hold an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3, including one who holds a qualification at level 6 and one at level 5. The nursery opens Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-olds 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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