Little Darlings Wrap Around Care Limited

Little Darlings Wrap Around Care Limited Kirk Merrington Cp School, South View, Kirk Merrington, Spennymoor DL16 7JB

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Inspection date 10 October 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 Not Applicable

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The provision is good

n The manager supports staff well and the team works together to set clear priorities for future development. The setting is well organised and efficient. n High priority is given to safeguarding and protecting children. Staff continually assess and monitor the safety of the environment indoors and outside. This promotes children's safety and well-being. n Children state that they enjoy their time at the setting. They say they like the staff, like having time to play with their friends and are happy to stay and play. n Children's health and well-being are fostered effectively. Children have access to a large and well-equipped outdoor play space. This enables them to enjoy physical exercise and fresh air at each session.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Staff do not work fully with schools and nurseries that children attend to maximise continuity in children's care and experiences. n Staff have not explored additional ways to further extend children's understanding of differences and diversity.

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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 work more closely with nurseries and schools to enable staff to fully support and complement children's experiences and learning n enhance opportunities for children to further extend their learning about difference and diversity.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the activities and the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector talked to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting. n The inspector spoke to a parent and looked at written feedback from other 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. Staff understand their roles and responsibilities in protecting children in their care. They have a good knowledge of the signs of abuse and neglect, and the procedures they should follow to raise a concern about a child. Secure recruitment and vetting procedures ensure that staff are suitable to work with children. Regular supervision and monitoring of staff's performance are used to further support their ongoing practice. The manager supports the continuous professional development of staff to build on their knowledge. For example, following training, staff are able to manage behaviour even more successfully to further improve outcomes for children. Staff observe children's learning, monitor their progress and use this information successfully to promote children's development. Effective partnerships with parents are in place. Staff take time to talk to parents about their child at each

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

session to keep them informed and involved.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff recognise that this is a time for children to relax and have fun after a busy day at school and nursery. They know children in their care well and have a good understanding of their interests, stages of development and individual needs. They plan activities that interest children and engage them well. For example, they know children enjoy designing and making so provide plenty of arts and crafts activities that keep them motivated. They listen and respond to children's ideas for the organisation of the sessions, such as the times for snack and outdoor play. As a result, children engage fully in the activities and feel that their views are valued. Children play very well together and some of the older children are particularly supportive towards their younger peers. Staff sit with children as they play and encourage conversations and support children to play together as a group. This helps to promote children's communication skills and helps

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are relaxed and happy in the setting. They form secure attachments with staff, enabling them to play with confidence. Staff give regard to the individual needs of each child and demonstrate attentive care to them. For example, they know which children need a little extra support and offer this readily. Positive relationships between children are also evident and very much encouraged by staff. Friendships are made and children of various ages play respectfully together. They sit together at snack time and during activities enjoying pleasant social occasions where they talk with their friends. Children's behaviour is good. They listen to each other and to staff and respect the rules and boundaries of the setting. Children's health and well-being are fostered effectively. Snacks are nutritious and staff promote children's understanding of the importance of eating healthy foods.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY535968 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10059439 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 3 - 10 Total number of places 36 Number of children on roll 41 Name of registered person Little Darlings Wrap Around Care Limited

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07917755470

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Little Darlings Wrap Around Care Limited registered in 2016 and operates from within Kirk Merrington Primary School. The setting employs two members of staff. Both hold appropriate early years qualifications. The setting opens each weekday from 7.45am until 9am and 3pm until 6pm, during school term time.

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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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