Judy Clark Childcare

Judy Clark Childcare West Marsh Children's Centre, Macaulay Street, Grimsby, N.E. Lincolnshire DN31 2ES

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Inspection date 16 October 2018 Previous inspection date 23 April 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 The manager uses self-evaluation systems well to help identify strengths and areas for improvement overall. n Staff engage well with the children. They ask children questions, comment on what the children are doing and demonstrate new skills to help them achieve well. n Managers and staff are positive role models. They teach children how to treat others with kindness and respect. Children develop good manners and understand the importance of sharing with their friends. n Staff are consistent in their approach to managing children's behaviour. They provide children with lots of praise and talk to them about their own and others' feelings. n Parents are informed regularly about their children's achievements and receive good guidance to support their children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, staff do not organise group activities to the highest level to encourage children to remain engaged and focused in their learning. n The management team does not consistently involve parents enough when evaluating the provision.

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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 review the organisation of small-group times to maximise learning opportunities for all children n extend opportunities for parents to be involved in the self-evaluation of the provision, to help raise the quality even higher.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children taking part in a range of activities indoors and outdoors. She spoke to staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector had a tour of the nursery and outdoor areas with the manager. n The inspector conducted a joint observation and held a meeting with the manager. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability, qualifications and training of staff.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. All staff have secure knowledge of the procedures to follow should they have concerns around a child. They access regular training and know how to actively promote children's safety and welfare. The manager regularly risk assesses the setting and staff are deployed well to ensure children are always supervised. Recruitment and induction procedures are robust. Supervision meetings and other discussions provide regular ongoing support and training to all members of staff. The manager monitors the progress made by individuals and groups of children. Planning ensures that children continually make good progress from their starting points. Self-evaluation is effectively used to continually enhance and improve the provision. For example, staff have turned playhouses into outdoor reading and sensory areas, to build children's interests. Parents speak highly of staff, particularly how well informed they are of their child's care and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy exploring the indoor and outside areas. They are able to access the resources they need to support and extend their play. Children of all ages are able to make choices and develop their independence. The well-qualified staff know the children well and have a good understanding of how children learn. Staff carry out ongoing observations and use this information to plan interesting activities which support children's next steps in learning. Staff use songs and rhymes to engage children and support their emerging communication and language skills. Children enjoy joining in with group games where they sing songs and join in with actions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere where children and parents feel at ease. Children are happy and settled, and they seek out staff to join in their play. Staff are sensitive to children's emotional needs and help them to understand the thoughts and feelings of others. Children paint pictures of faces, while staff talk to them about the emotions involved. Children have plenty of opportunity for outdoor play to develop their physical skills. The range of resources and activities provided covers the different areas of learning and children can access these independently.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those for whom the provider receives additional funding, make good progress from their starting points. They learn important skills to help them to be ready for their move on to school. Children are confident and make good friendships. They communicate effectively and share their ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205560 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 10071060 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 - 11 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 53 Name of registered person Judy Clark Childcare Committee

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Date of previous inspection 23 April 2015 Telephone number 01472 326 818

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Judy Clark Childcare registered in 1993. The setting employs 10 members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications, including one with early years professional status. The setting opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 5.45pm. The setting 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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