Little Rascals

Little Rascals Little Rascals Nursery, 425 Halifax Road, Sheffield, S6 1AF

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 January 2018 20 May 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 management team is committed to continually improving practice and provision. Managers listen to the views of parents and staff. The information gained is used to implement a robust development plan, to help raise the quality of the nursery further.  The manager monitors the progress made by individual and groups of children. She recently identified that children's mathematical development could be further supported. As a result, staff have increased the opportunities for children's learning in this area.  Children learn to respect and embrace each other's differences. The staff provide resources and activities that help to teach children about other people, their community and the wider world.  Children behave well. Older children know how to take turns, share and resolve differences. Staff model good behaviour. They consistently praise children, helping to promote their confidence and sense of self-esteem.

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This provision is good

 Staff have developed good links with children's future schools. They work closely with teachers to help ensure progression and continuity of learning and care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not make the most of opportunities to gather information from parents regarding their children's development when they first start, to help make their initial assessments as prompt and accurate as possible.  Staff do not always organise daily routines and group sessions well enough to make sure that all children are highly engaged and able to fully concentrate.

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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 range of methods that staff use to encourage parents to contribute information about their children's development when they first start  review the organisation of routines and group times so that children's levels of concentration and engagement are at the highest levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke to members of staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  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 evaluation of an activity with the nursery manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery management team. She looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working at the nursery.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Children's safety is given high priority. Staff follow rigorous procedures for the arrival and collection of children. The management team provides a high adult-to-child ratio. Staff are deployed well and supervise children effectively. They are aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and know what to do if they have concerns about a colleague's practice. Staff use daily risk assessments to ensure all areas of the nursery that children access are safe and secure. They continuously review safety and take appropriate, prompt action should any incident occur. The manager supports staff's professional development well. Staff have regular supervisory sessions and opportunities to attend training to extend their skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified staff are experienced, confident practitioners. Many have worked at the nursery for a number of years. They play alongside children and encourage them to talk about what they are doing. Toddlers use their imagination well as they pretend to make dinner in the role-play kitchen. Older children work together to build towers. They discuss who has the tallest tower and think of ways to stop their towers from wobbling and falling over. Staff regularly assess children's progress and use the information gained to plan for the next steps in their learning and development. Staff regularly share information with parents about their children's progress. Parents comment on how this helps them to continue their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff support children's emotional security well. Gradual settling-in sessions help children to become familiar with the new environment. Children arrive with enthusiasm and are greeted warmly by the welcoming staff. Parents comment on how quickly their children settled in when they started at the nursery. Staff promote children's good health by encouraging them to be active, with daily access to the nursery garden. Children enjoy playing ball games and enthusiastically ride and steer wheeled toys. They are gaining good control of their bodies. Children thoroughly enjoy a wide range of healthy snacks and parents are encouraged to provide healthy packed lunches.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning, including those for whom the nursery receives funding. They are developing the skills they need to be ready for their move on to school. Children become confident communicators and gain a wide vocabulary. They can recall their past experiences and discuss them with staff. Children listen carefully and follow instructions well. They practise their early writing skills and make purposeful marks. Children show interest in counting and comparing the sizes of objects during play and routines. Children develop good levels of independence. They enjoy the responsibility of helping staff with small tasks and learn to manage their own self-care needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374347 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1102121 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 - 5 Total number of places 53 Number of children on roll 78 Name of registered person KW051 Limited

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 20 May 2014 Telephone number 01142 852440

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Little Rascals registered in 2008. The nursery employs 13 members of childcare staff. Of these, 10 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and one holds a qualification at level 4. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. 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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