Children United Ltd

Children United Ltd Bethel United Church, Park Lane, Wolverhampton WV10 9QG

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Inspection date 25 September 2018 Previous inspection date 6 April 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 Managers and staff prioritise children's safety. They make regular checks of the premises to identify and remove any hazards. Managers maintain the required adult-to- child ratios at all times within the nursery. The manager has effective procedures in place to check the ongoing suitability of staff. n The quality of teaching is good and staff make learning enjoyable for children. Staff work hard to provide high-quality learning experiences in this welcoming and inclusive environment. Children are motivated learners who are willing to try new things. All children make good progress from their individual starting points. n Managers deploy staff well to meet the differing needs of children. They support staff to undertake a variety of training courses. Staff use the skills gained to enhance children's enjoyment in the nursery and improve their learning outcomes. n Managers provide prompt intervention when children need extra help. They offer

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The provision is good

effective one-to-one support and work closely with other professionals, such as health visitors.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasions, staff overdirect children's play, reducing opportunities for children to lead their own play, explore, test and try out their own ideas. n Staff do not provide enough opportunities for parents to share information about their children's learning at home to enable them to be fully involved in the assessment process.

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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 enable children to incorporate more of their own ideas and lead their own play n encourage parents to share more information about their children's achievements at home.

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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 outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector spoke with staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held meetings with the manager and registered person. She spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including risk assessments, accident records, children and staff attendance records and she discussed the nursery's self-evaluation with the manager. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working with children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. All staff have a secure knowledge of the potential signs of abuse and know how to report any concerns about a child in their care to the appropriate agencies. Managers have robust procedures for staff recruitment, vetting and induction. The new manager monitors staff's practice closely and provides coaching and ongoing training opportunities to help to improve their performance. This has a positive impact on the progress children make. Parents are very complimentary about the nursery. They comment that their children make good progress from their starting points, particularly with their social skills. Self-evaluation includes the views and suggestions of parents, children and staff. The manager and her team continue to make ongoing improvements that benefit children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, staff use their teaching skills effectively to help children to make good progress in their learning. They support children's communication and language development well. For example, they ask questions as children play and they listen carefully to what children have to say, helping to extend their sentence construction. Babies and toddlers are deeply engaged as they play with toys with buttons, flaps and simple mechanisms. They beam with delight as they notice the effect of their actions. This helps them to begin to learn to operate and understand simple technology. Staff encourage children to manipulate dough and use simple tools to help to enhance their small-muscle skills. Staff help to promote children's early reading skills. For example, they read to children and encourage them to predict what happens next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are positive role models. They speak to children with kindness and respect and demonstrate good manners. They use effective behaviour management strategies to promote positive behaviour. Children are polite and behave well. Staff teach children about the importance of keeping safe. For example, children learn to wash their hands before they eat their meals. Children develop close bonds with their key person. Children are provided with healthy and nutritious meals and snacks each day. They enjoy their sociable mealtimes. They talk about the fruit they like and are happy to try different foods. Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and physical activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They learn to cooperate, take turns and respect others. Children learn to count, compare size and match quantity to numerals. They gain independence in their self-care skills. For example, they put their own shoes on and tidy up after themselves. Children develop important skills and attitudes that help to prepare them for future learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479826 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 10067015 Type of provision Full day care

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 34 Number of children on roll 32 Name of registered person Children United Limited

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Date of previous inspection 6 April 2016 Telephone number 07944407790

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Children United Limited registered in 2014. The nursery employs nine members of childcare staff. Of these, seven hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for two weeks during the Christmas period.

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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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