Happytots

Happytots 2-4 Blackfriars, Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10 9PQ

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Inspection date 3 October 2018 Previous inspection date 22 September 2015

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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 Since the last inspection, the manager and staff team continue to work very well together. They make effective changes to their planning and assessment of children's learning. This ensures that children's interests lead the planning of activities and that assessments of their learning are accurate. n The staff team is committed to ensuring children are safe. Staff supervise children well during their play. Staff are deployed effectively in the inside and outside play areas. This results in the children benefitting from being able to move freely between these areas to play. n Parents are happy with their children's experiences at the playgroup. They comment on how supportive and helpful the staff are and about the progress their children are making in relation to their confidence and independence. n Children rapidly develop confidence and a sense of belonging at the playgroup. They enjoy joining activities that are supervised by staff and they are supported to learn

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The provision is good

about the routines and the expectations for behaviour. Staff have time to talk to children, play with them and read stories. This is beneficial to children's emotional well- being. n The staff team is reflective in their work. They continually review what they do and how they use the available space to ensure it meets children's changing interests.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although staff have opportunities for professional development, the manager has not yet implemented plans to ensure this is highly focused on their individual needs for further development. n Occasionally, staff do not encourage children to think deeply about what they are doing and try to solve problems they encounter for themselves.

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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 implement plans to extend the monitoring of staff practice to ensure their individual professional development is highly focused n focus more precisely on extending older and more able children's deeper thinking through further discussions during activities.

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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. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the playgroup manager. n The inspector held meetings with the playgroup manager and with two members of staff. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the playgroup. n The inspector spoke with staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The manager has developed robust recruitment procedures that include checking the suitability of new and existing staff. The staff are encouraged to keep their knowledge up to date through training in core aspects, such as child protection and first aid. Staff recognise the benefits of training and qualifications in relation to their increased confidence and understanding of how children learn. Staff demonstrate a secure awareness of how to protect children and promote their welfare. They understand the importance of following the procedures outlined in the safeguarding policy for recording and reporting any concerns that arise.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children thoroughly enjoy taking part in the good range of activities the staff provides for them. Lively conversations take place during activities where children explore lentils. They use tools, such as tongs and scoops, discussing numbers and quantities with staff as they play. Children are curious about how colours change when they are mixed together. They use descriptive language during their conversations with staff as they mix colours of paint and play dough. Staff are skilled in their teaching. They successfully engage children in relaxed conversations as they play alongside each other. Children are able to extend their own interests and learning. For example, they enjoy using the play kitchen to prepare and 'cook' play dough food. Effective observation and assessment enables staff to plan suitably challenging activities for children that build on what they already know and that children are eager to take part in.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are able to separate from their parents and enjoy their time at the playgroup because staff are very supportive. They get to know children well and ensure they spend time with children, developing positive relationships with them. Children are familiar with the daily routines. For example, they eagerly help tidy toys away and know to wipe their hands before eating. Behaviour is very good. Staff are good role models and children respond to their gentle and clear reminders to be kind and to think of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are learning skills that support their future learning. This contributes to them making good progress in their learning from their individual starting points. They make choices about what they do. Friendships are developing where children play well together, help their friends and show respect and care for one another.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 219912 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10065128 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 2 - 4 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person Walker, Colleen Ann

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Date of previous inspection 22 September 2015 Telephone number 01933 410700

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Happytots registered in 1992 and is managed privately. The playgroup employs seven members of childcare staff. All hold early years qualifications between level 2 and 4. The playgroup opens from Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions are from 9am until 3pm. The playgroup 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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