Setting EY497652

Report for Childcare on Domestic Premises

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 January 2018 Not applicable

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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 provider, who is also the manager, is a highly reflective practitioner. She continually evaluates the quality of the provision and identifies where she can make continued improvements. She closely monitors children's progress to ensure the provision continues to reflect their changing needs and abilities.  The manager is a skilful practitioner. She shares her knowledge and skills with others. She effectively guides staff to help them to develop their teaching practice. She gives them feedback on their performance and supports them to access training. Staff are keen to implement new ideas to improve children's learning experiences.  Staff know children well and continually assesses their development and progress. They quickly identify any gaps in children's learning. Staff implement targeted learning plans and additional interventions where necessary, according to children's needs. This helps

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This provision is good

to ensure that children continue to progress well.  Staff are good role models for children. They teach children to be polite and use good manners. Children behave well and are kind to their friends. Older children willingly share resources and take turns as they play alongside others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, staff do not make best use of large-group story times to sustain children's high level of interest and participation.  On occasion, children in the baby room are not able to maintain their focus as they explore the environment.

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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

 find ways to successfully engage and inspire those children who choose to participate in large-group story times  support younger children to maintain a high level of focus and engagement as they play.

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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 and children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the nursery owner.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery owner. 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 took account of their views in the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a secure understanding of how to identify the signs that a child may be at risk of harm. The manager follows rigorous safeguarding procedures and any concerns about children's welfare are promptly addressed. The manager implements safe recruitment procedures to ensure that only those suitable to work with children do so. The premises are safe and secure. The manager and staff complete ongoing checks of the environment and effectively manage and minimise any risks. The manager works effectively in partnership with other professionals to promote children's learning. They share information with each other and work on joint strategies to promote children's learning and good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff plan interesting opportunities for children to develop their imagination. Children use real-life objects in the role-play area. They use cups and teapots to pour and fill. They make imaginary drinks for their friends and staff. Staff join in with their play and follow children's interests. They extend children's language skills and vocabulary as they engage them in conversation about what they are doing. Staff support children's mathematical development. Children use tape measures around the nursery to investigate different objects. They identify and name the objects according to size. Staff develop effective partnership working with parents. They involve parents in the assessments they make of children's progress. They keep parents informed about children's next steps in learning. Parents value this information and comment that it helps them to support children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff effectively promote children's physical well-being. Children have regular opportunities to exercise. Indoors, older children enthusiastically dance and move in different ways. Outdoors, younger children practise balancing and walking. They show determination and concentration as they attempt to walk up a small slope. Children eat healthy and home- cooked food throughout the day. Staff promote children's independence at every opportunity. Older children capably serve themselves a healthy snack. Younger children are encouraged to feed themselves. Children show high levels of confidence. They enthusiastically share their achievements with others. Staff give children regular praise and encouragement to promote their self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. Younger children are determined to succeed at self-chosen activities. They are willing to have a go at small tasks and attempt new learning. Older children play imaginatively and engage others in their play. They develop good social skills and are kind and respectful to others. Children listen carefully to staff and respond to their instructions. Children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497652 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1036221 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 16 Number of children on roll 31

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

Blossom and Bloom Day Care registered in 2016. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, five hold a childcare qualification at level 3 or above, including one who holds qualified teacher status. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday, for 49 weeks a year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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