Little Stars at The Beeches

Little Stars at The Beeches The Beeches Child and Family Centre, Rimington Avenue, Ferne Gore, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 0NP

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Inspection date 20 November 2018 Previous inspection date 19 March 2014

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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 Staff use ongoing observations and accurate assessments of children's learning and development. All children make good progress from their starting points. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language. n Parents state that they are very happy with the range of information shared with them. They say that their children enjoy the activities that staff suggest to help to continue their learning at home. n Staff effectively plan a range of high-quality resources within a stimulating learning environment that promotes children's creativity and imagination. n Staff provide each child with a warm welcome and effectively support their physical and emotional well-being. Children arrive with excitement, confidence and self-motivation and they settle in well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The manager does not use highly focused and rigorous methods to monitor staff practice and the impact of training attended to improve the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level. n Staff do not use consistently effective methods to enthuse, engage and challenge children's learning.

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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 enhance the methods used to monitor staff practice and the impact of training attended to help to improve the quality of teaching and learning consistently to the highest level n build on the opportunities to enthuse, engage and challenge children's learning.

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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 spoke with staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the nursery manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager and nominated individual. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector spoke to some 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 have a robust understanding of their role in keeping children safe and how to identify any concerns. They know the procedures to follow should they be worried a child is being abused. The management team regularly seeks the views of children, parents and staff. They use this information to drive ongoing improvements to practice. All staff hold relevant childcare qualifications and attend regular training. Following training attended, staff use different props to sustain children's interest and promote their listening and communication skills. Additional funding is used purposefully. For example, the manager has invested in a variety of creative activities to promote children's mathematical skills. Partnership working with parents and other settings is strong. This helps promote a consistent approach to support children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff work closely with parents to get to know children well, from the start. They engage parents in their children's learning and establish children's interests and what they can already do. Staff use this to inform planning and promote what children need to learn next. They use a range of good methods to promote children's communication skills. Children enjoy participating in the lotto game and concentrate as they match the sounds they hear to the picture cards. They talk about how to wind the handle so that the torch light comes on. Staff encourage children to experiment with light and dark and develop a natural curiosity of the world around them. Children describe the wildlife in the book and recall their own experiences from regular outings attended in the local community.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well and understand expectations. They invite their friends to join in and play cooperatively together. Staff are very good role models and use creative strategies to promote routines. Children are keen to help, for example, as they tidy away their toys and wash their dishes. Children play outdoors with vigour and energy. They copy staff with enthusiasm as they jump, hop and balance. Children take care as they negotiate around each other on the ride-along toys. Staff help children to understand how to keep themselves safe and make healthy choices. They invite children to prepare their nutritious snacks and pour their own drinks. Children develop good independence, self-care and social skills and are supported well to be emotionally ready for their move on to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children choose resources independently and play and explore with imagination and creativity. They enjoy good relationships with staff and their peers and develop confident communication and language skills. Children listen to others and are eager to contribute to discussions and share their own views and ideas. They are proud of their own achievements and celebrate together with their friends. Children learn to put on their hats and zip up their coats. They develop good self-care and toileting skills. Children develop the skills and attitudes to promote future learning and are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469692 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10068938 Type of provision Sessional 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 30 Number of children on roll 15 Name of registered person Adventure Hyndburn Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 19 March 2014 Telephone number 01254399488

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Little Stars at The Beeches registered in 2013. The nursery employs three members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications to at least level 2, including one staff member who holds a qualification at level 6 and two staff members who hold a qualification at level 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, during term time only. Sessions are from 1pm until 4pm. The nursery 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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