Twinkle Tots Of Endon

Twinkle Tots Of Endon Alder House, Station Road, Endon, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 9DR

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 July 2018 17 October 2016

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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 leadership and practitioner teams work well together and look for ways to improve the nursery in an effective way. There are good systems in place to evaluate all aspects of the provision.  Children are happy and enjoy their learning. They confidently make choices about their play. Older children speak with confidence about their favourite activities, such as playing with superheroes, trains, play dough and dolls.  Practitioners are good role models and have a sensitive and friendly rapport with children. They promote and encourage positive behaviour consistently. Children behave very well. They use good manners, take turns and learn about the needs of others. This supports their social and emotional needs successfully.  Partnerships with parents, local schools and other professionals work effectively and make a strong contribution to meeting children's needs. Parents are provided with regular feedback about how well their children are progressing and they are

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This provision is good

encouraged to be involved in their children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Practitioners do not obtain enough information from parents about what their children already know and can do when they first start, in order to help them plan as accurately as possible for their learning from the outset.  Activities provided to support play and learning outdoors are not as rich and varied as those children experience indoors.

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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 information gained from parents about what their children already know and can do when they first start, and use this information to further support children's learning and development from the outset  enhance opportunities for outdoor play experiences, to extend children's learning even further.

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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 practitioners and children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents and carers during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Practitioners are well qualified and have completed training to update their knowledge of safeguarding practice. They are clear about the wider issues related to the care and protection of children. Practitioners have a good understanding of the process to follow should they need to report any child protection concerns. Practitioners supervise children effectively and understand how to minimise risks. Leaders follow safe recruitment procedures and carry out suitability checks. Effective strategies are used to monitor the quality of teaching and learning. Procedures for planning, observation and assessment work well to ensure activities are planned around children's interests and next steps. Practitioners identify any gaps in children's learning and make sure their next steps are planned for effectively. Parents speak highly about the provision, the practitioner team and what their children achieve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Practitioners understand how young children learn. They know the children well and make good use of their observations of children's play to identify their next steps in learning. Practitioners have good interactions with children and encourage them to explore ideas, make choices and have a go. Children refine their skills as they skip, jump and balance while taking part in a dance session with an outside visitor. They listen well and follow instructions as they go on a journey to the seaside and pretend to be crabs and dolphins. Practitioners extend children's thinking and learning as they introduce mathematical language where children learn about position and size. Children play collaboratively while building a big house for their animals and use their imagination while dressing up. Younger children enjoy sticking activities and sensory experiences, such as painting and playing in wet sand. Practitioners provide effective support for children's language and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

from an early age children develop a love of books and singing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and enjoy a homely atmosphere where they can play and learn with close adult support. With the youngest children in the nursery, practitioners say their aim is to make sure children are happy, settled and secure. Children show through their behaviour that they feel safe and confident in the nursery. Children's good health and physical development are promoted well. Children know how to keep themselves safe in the sun. They talk about using sun cream and drinking water. Children are provided with healthy meals, follow good hygiene routines and enjoy playing outside and being active.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children gain a secure foundation for their future learning. Older children count with confidence. They learn about letters and the sounds they represent and write their name. Children talk confidently about their move on to school and take great interest in looking at photographs of their school buildings. Children learn about the wider society and the needs of others, and develop friendships with their peers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419562 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1137580 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 37 Number of children on roll 37 Name of registered person Twinkle Tots Of Endon Ltd

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 17 October 2016 Telephone number 01782502257

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Twinkle Tots of Endon registered in 2010. The nursery employs nine members of childcare staff. Of these, seven hold appropriate early years qualifications from level 3 to level 6. The nursery opens Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm during term time. During school holidays the nursery is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 5pm. 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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