Giggles 'n' Squiggles Daycare

Giggles 'n' Squiggles Daycare Kings Lynn Youth Centre, Providence Street, Kings Lynn, PE30 5ET

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 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

 Children’s emotional well-being is supported effectively. Staff develop secure bonds with children from the start. They offer kind words and comfort to children when they feel unwell. Children enjoy cuddles with staff as they listen to a story.  Staff consistently observe children in their play and plan activities to support their development needs and interests. They know the children in their care well.  Partnerships with parents are highly effective. Staff share information regularly about children's progress. Parents are fully involved with their children’s learning. They enjoy stay and play sessions, using home learning bags, and attending workshops on topics, such as school readiness.  The management team consistently reflect on all aspects of the nursery and welcome staffs thoughts and ideas. They seek constant feedback from parents.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, staff miss opportunities to effectively organise large group activities to enable younger and less confident children to fully join in.  On occasions staff do not always give children sufficient opportunities to enhance and consolidate their learning.

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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

 review and develop further the organisation of some large group activities to enable younger and less confident children to fully join in  give children sufficient opportunities to enhance and consolidate their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching both 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 deputy manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery deputy manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to a small number of parents during the inspection 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 demonstrate good knowledge and understanding of child protection issues. They are confident in the action they would take if they had concerns about children in their care or adults in the nursery. Robust recruitment ensures that only suitable people are employed and their ongoing suitability is regularly checked. The manager thoroughly analysis’s the progress all children make. She meets regularly with staff and identifies where training is required to improve teaching and close any gaps. This training is then evaluated to measure the impact on children’s ongoing learning. Parents speak very highly of the nursery and welcome the constant communication about their child and the time they spend there.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff use observations and assessments well to identify what children know and need to learn next. They engage well with children as they play. They carefully listen to what they say and talk to children to consistently encourage their communication and language development. Older children are supported to use their thinking skills to devise a challenging obstacle course in the garden from crates and tyres. Children’s constant changing play interests are fully considered during spontaneous and planned activities. For example, children are well supported to make resources into musical instruments when they wish to make a music band and sing songs. Children enjoy sensory experiences. Babies explore paint and enjoy walking along a sensory path. Older children explore flour and water with their hands and giggle as they watch it trickle through their fingers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff work closely with parents to help settle their children into the nursery. The same consideration is given to children as they move between nursery rooms and parents are fully involved in this transition. Staff are knowledgeable regarding children’s family backgrounds and individual needs. Children play well together and form close friendships as staff have high expectations and a consistent approach to managing their behaviour. All children consistently access the outdoor area for fresh air and exercise. In the garden they have good opportunities to climb and balance in a safe environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning given their starting points and capabilities. Additional funding is used effectively to directly benefit children’s learning and experiences. The eldest children are developing the key skills needed for school. They are independent, confident and demonstrate good listening skills. Children demonstrate a good understanding of mathematical concepts. They hear letter sounds and make good attempts to write their name.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496697 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1125467 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 - 11 Total number of places 39 Number of children on roll 80 Name of registered person Emma Margaret Thom

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07510365505

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Giggles and Squiggles Day Care registered in 2016. The nursery employs 12 members of childcare staff. Of these,10 hold appropriate early years qualifications from level 2 to 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. 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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