Westfield Centre Children's Day Care

Westfield Centre Childrens Day Care Westfield Centre, Westfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2PU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 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 manager has an accurate view of the strengths, and areas for further development in the nursery. She and her team are committed to providing the best possible learning environment and experiences for children.  Children use good manners and behave well. They listen to staff and follow instructions. Staff are gentle and they set consistent expectations that are in keeping with children's age and stage of development. Staff promote children's emotional well- being effectively.  Staff make accurate assessments of children's development. They complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years. Staff involve parents and the health visitor to support good outcomes for children.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Staff work with parents from the very start to meet children's individual care and learning needs. Parents speak very highly of the quality of care and support that their children receive. They value the daily discussions

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This provision is good

they have with staff and are happy with the progress their children make.  Staff support children's development and use additional funding effectively. They work in partnership with other agencies and settings to promote consistency for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not fully extend children's understanding of shape and position during their play.  Staff provide fewer opportunities to enhance children's understanding and respect of people's similarities and differences.

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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

 further develop children's understanding of mathematical shape and position  extend opportunities for children to broaden their understanding of diversity and to learn about communities and families beyond their immediate experience.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and evaluated the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to children and staff at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation of teaching with the manager, and discussed the nursery's self-evaluation.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager and looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of suitability of staff working at the nursery, registers, policies and children's records.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff understand their responsibilities to protect children from harm. They develop their knowledge through training, and understand policies and procedures. Staff know what to do if they have any concerns about a child's welfare, or the behaviour of a colleague. The manager ensures that staff are suitable to work with children and she keeps an accurate records of the checks completed. The manager makes sure that staff are clear about their roles and responsibilities when they first start. In addition, she provides coaching and support as she works alongside the team to help them successfully meet the needs of children. Staff deployment is effective and they meet the required adult-to-child ratios. The majority of staff are qualified and the manager provides them with a range of training to extend their knowledge and skills further. The manager monitors children's attendance and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

development effectively. Staff identify any gaps in children's learning and successfully provide additional support to help them catch up quickly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff effectively plan activities that extend children's learning overall. For example, they include older children in board games to develop their social and language skills. Staff read stories very well. They leave lots of opportunity for children to ask questions, make comments and share their ideas. For example, children recognise and name the characters in the story. Babies show delight as they press the buttons on the technological toys, which helps them to understand cause and effect.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff promote children's physical well-being successfully. The nursery is safe and welcoming. Staff follow the nursery procedures for administering medication and recording accidents accurately. Children enjoy challenging their physical abilities, as they run, jump and play with their friends. Staff further support their physical development through activities such as, music and movement sessions. Babies show determination as they pull themselves to standing on the low-level furniture. Staff encourage children's self-care skills and independence well. Children wipe their own nose and follow good hygiene routines, as they wash their hands before breakfast. Children serve themselves at lunchtime. Staff provide nutritious meals and effectively support children to understand which foods are healthy. Children confidently identify fruit as being healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and motivated learners. All children make typical or better progress in their learning, including those who receive extra funding. Older children are confident to share their ideas, as they imaginatively draw fireworks. Children work well in groups as they identify and explain the rules of the nursery. Children display a positive attitude to their learning, and develop the skills they need for the future, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545703 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1122523 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 39 Number of children on roll 28 Name of registered person South Elmsall Community Facilities Ltd

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01977 642335

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Westfield Centre Children's Day Care registered in 2017. The nursery currently employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, four hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, excluding bank holidays and one week at Christmas. 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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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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