Early Adventures

Early Adventures West Allotment Community Centre, Benton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE27 0EP

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Inspection date 30 November 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

n The quality of teaching in the nursery is good. Staff are well qualified and knowledgeable. They provide all children with a range of activities and experiences that enables them to develop new skills. n Children are happy, safe and demonstrate that they feel emotionally secure. Staff are kind and nurturing. They provide a warm and welcoming environment for children. n The manager and staff are motivated and enthusiastic. They regularly review their practice. Effective development plans are used to help identify areas for improvement and achieve good outcomes for children. n Partnership working with other professionals is very good. Staff regularly share valuable information to support continuity in care and learning for children. n The manager uses effective ways to monitor the quality of care and teaching staff provide. She carries out observations and holds individual discussions with staff to evaluate and review their performance.

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This provision is good

n Staff work well in partnership with parents. They keep parents well informed about their child's learning and the progress they make. Parents are very complimentary about the care that their children receive. n Children make good progress and develop useful skills for the next stage in their learning and starting school. n The manager has not fully embedded ways to raise the knowledge of staff and the quality of teaching to an even higher level. n Large-group activities do not fully engage all children and extend their 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 target professional development opportunities to raise the quality of the already good practice to an outstanding level n review the organisation of large-group activities to ensure that all children are able to concentrate, and are motivated and fully engaged in their 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 evaluated an activity with the manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the nursery's development plan and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of the written views from parents. n The inspector spoke to staff and children throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a good knowledge of how to protect children, including whom to contact to seek advice or raise concerns. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. The manager evaluates the service that the nursery provides. She identifies where improvements need to be made. For example, staff now provide more opportunities for children to learn about the differences between themselves and others. Recruitment and vetting procedures are thorough. New staff complete a thorough induction process to ensure that they understand their roles and responsibilities. Staff support children and their families very well. They listen to parents and provide advice and support. They know where to get additional support, when needed. Children who require extra help to catch up in their development are very well supported. Staff quickly give children any further support that they need.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff have a good understanding of children's interests and stages of development. They use observations and assessments of children's learning effectively to plan for what children need to learn next. The manager has efficient ways of monitoring children's development to enable her to follow their good progress. Staff plan and provide a wide range of stimulating activities for children. They play alongside children and extend their language and communication skills well. Staff introduce new vocabulary to children and repeat words back to them. Babies enjoy the sensory experience of painting, using toy vehicles and their hands. Toddlers excitedly play and splash in water and develop their physical skills as they pour the water from one container to another. Staff encourage older children to use a range of creative materials to make models, and children are proud of their creations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The learning environment is well organised and stimulating. Children confidently choose what they would like to play with. Staff know their key children well. They share cuddles with children and help them to feel secure with lots of smiles and reassurance. Staff successfully promote children's good behaviour. They encourage children to share, take turns and play cooperatively together. Children use good manners and behave well. Staff plan daily opportunities for children to exercise and ensure they have plenty of opportunities for outdoor play. Babies and children enjoy a varied and healthy diet, and staff cater for any individual dietary needs. Staff encourage children to learn to keep themselves safe, such as by providing activities for children to explore road safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have high levels of independence and are confident to do things for themselves. Older children serve their own food. They take great pleasure in helping to prepare foods, such as chopping up fruit and making biscuits for their snack. Younger children develop good physical skills and are beginning to take their first steps. Older children learn to pedal and ride bicycles when they play outside. Children develop their literacy skills well and begin to recognise letters and the sounds they represent. They develop a good awareness of books and enjoy reading in cosy areas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500462 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10059691 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 0 - 4 Total number of places 34 Number of children on roll 20 Name of registered person Atkins, Rebekah Marie

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07510943151

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Early Adventures registered in 2016. It is located in the Community Centre at West Allotment. The nursery employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and closes for one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5.30pm. 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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