Tiddley Tots Daycare

Tiddley Tots Daycare 92 Amwell Street, Hoddesdon EN11 8TZ

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Inspection date 5 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Children's welfare and safety are promoted well. Staff identify potential hazards and take action to promote children's safety. Staff qualifications and ratios are maintained at all times. n Staff are provided with opportunities to contribute ideas about how they think the nursery could be improved. They take account of children's views, and parents are also invited to share their opinions, for example, through parents' meetings and a suggestion box. n Children make good progress. For example, they learn about capacity as they play with water and show good levels of concentration. They methodically fill and empty containers and watch plastic ducks as they float on the surface. n Children like spending time outside and have plenty of fun in the well-equipped garden. They use their developing physical skills as they skilfully lift and then roll a large tyre along the ground. Young children show good levels of confidence. Without hesitation,

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The provision is good

they competently climb over wooden structures.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Staff do not consistently make the most effective use of assessments to focus precisely on what children need to do next, in order to help them make even better progress. n Partnerships with parents are not highly effective, in order to share detailed, ongoing information and maintain continuity in children's 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

n make more effective use of assessments of children's learning, to inform planning and increase the potential for children to make rapid progress n strengthen the partnerships with parents to share more regular, detailed information and to give even better support for children's ongoing learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with one of the directors. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the directors, staff and children at appropriate times. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons working with children. The inspector discussed with one of the directors and staff how they reflect on their practice. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussion during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff complete training to support their understanding of how to protect children's safety and welfare. They are aware of the signs and symptoms that could indicate a child is being abused. Staff know who is the designated person for safeguarding. They are aware of how to contact them at any time to report concerns they have about children, and know how to implement the nursery's whistle-blowing policy. Robust recruitment procedures are in place. These help to ensure that all staff working with children are appropriately vetted. There is always a member of staff with a paediatric first-aid qualification on the premises when children are present. Staff's ongoing professional development is promoted well and regular supervisory meetings are carried out. This helps to identify any weaknesses in practice and identify staff training needs. All required documentation and information are in place and maintained.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

For example, children's hours of attendance are recorded by staff. This helps to support the safety and welfare of children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are provided with plenty of opportunities to take part in imaginary play. For example, they carefully put sand into a saucepan from the mud kitchen and place it in a pretend oven to cook. Staff get down to children's level to ensure they can hear and see them when they speak. When children mispronounce words, staff clearly repeat them back correctly, to reinforce their understanding. Children enjoy creative opportunities, such as playing with paint. They dip different vehicles into paint and push them along paper to make a pattern. Young children have fun as they learn how to scoop up dried rice and cereal with a spoon. This helps them to develop good muscle control over their movements. Staff encourage parents to contribute towards the mandatory progress checks carried out on their children between the age of two and three years.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show that they are happy and secure in the nursery. They make good relationships with their key person and other staff. Children confidently seek support when needed. They are well behaved and learn about what is and is not acceptable behaviour through staff guidance. Staff teach children how to keep safe through gentle reminders. The nursery cook has completed food hygiene training and provides children with a good range of freshly prepared meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good balancing skills, which they practise during activities. They learn how to communicate their needs well. For example, young children use gestures and pointing, to successfully let staff know that they would like to play on a swing. Children are eager to explore toys and activities that spark their interest. They enjoy challenge and show good levels of perseverance. Children make good progress in learning as they prepare for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552492 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10072226 Type of provision Full day care Registers Early Years Register

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Day care type

Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 6 Name of registered person Tiddley Tots Nursery Limited

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07703728372

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Tiddley Tots Daycare registered in 2017. The nursery employs two members of childcare staff. Both hold appropriate early years qualifications. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm.

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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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