Puddleducks At Yarm

Puddleducks At Yarm Challoner House, Challoner Road, YARM, Cleveland TS15 9DS

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Inspection date 10 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager describes how she intends to help children complement the skills they learn in school. She talks about how she plans to set up her learning environment and how she intends to motivate and encourage children to engage in activities. n The manager demonstrates how she plans to work with teachers in local schools to support children's learning. She talks about the information she intends to share with them and how she plans to work in partnership to support children's individual learning needs. n The manager describes how children are helped to settle into the setting and develop relationships with her and the staff team. She talks about procedures to help children become familiar with the routines and how information gathered from parents is used to support children. n The manager and her staff team have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. They describe the signs that may indicate possible abuse to children and

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This provision meets requirements

know how to report any concerns they may have about a child in their care. n The manager describes how she evaluates the quality of the setting. She seeks the views of parents and the support of her local authority, to help her to identify ways she can improve.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises. n The inspector discussed with the manager her knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector discussed with the manager and her staff team their understanding of safeguarding procedures. n The inspector viewed and discussed a range of documents, such as policies and action plans.

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector checked the evidence of suitability of all staff working at the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536266 Local authority Stockton-on-Tees Inspection number 10076753 Type of provision Out-of-school 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 5 - 11 Total number of places 36 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person Puddleducks 106 Ltd

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07427660038

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Puddleducks at Yarm registered in 2016. The setting employs three members of childcare staff. Two staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2, the manager holds a relevant level 5 qualification. The setting opens from Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 9am and 3pm until 6pm, term time only.

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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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