Shining Stars

Shining Stars 10 Randal Street, BLACKBURN BB1 7EG

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Inspection date 12 December 2018 Previous inspection date 15 August 2017

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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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This provision is good

n Staff work effectively with parents and other professionals to help to promote a consistent approach to support children's learning and development. All children make good progress, given their starting points. This includes those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language. n The manager regularly reviews the quality of the provision. She seeks and welcomes the views of children, parents and staff on an ongoing basis. This information is used to make improvements to the quality of practice. n Staff plan a stimulating learning environment, with high-quality, age-appropriate resources for children to choose from independently. They keep parents well informed of the progress children are making and provide ideas for activities to continue learning at home. n Staff are sensitive to each child's individual needs, routines and personal care. They

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This provision is good

promote good hygiene routines and provide children with healthy and nutritious food. Staff effectively promote children's confidence and self-motivation as well as their physical and emotional well-being. n The manager does not use highly targeted strategies to evaluate the effectiveness of staff qualifications, training and monitoring of the quality of teaching and learning to help children to achieve the highest levels of achievement. n The manager has not developed highly effective methods to ensure that assessments of children's progress and plans for what they need to learn next are accurate, incisive and purposeful.

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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 build on the strategies to evaluate the effectiveness of staff qualifications, training and monitoring of the quality of teaching and learning to support children to make the best possible progress n enhance the methods used to review children's progress and the individual plans to support what they need to learn next so that they are even more incisive and purposeful.

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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 some parents, 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 provider. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a robust understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding children. They know the procedures to follow should they be concerned about a child's safety or welfare. Staff are deployed effectively throughout the day. They supervise children to keep them safe and meet their needs effectively. Additional funding is used purposefully, for example, the manager has invested in a range of high-quality books. Staff use the books effectively to promote children's understanding of the world, language and early literacy skills, ready for school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff encourage young children to explore and experiment using the high-quality technology and sensory experiences, which stimulate their interest and curiosity. Older children play and explore with imagination and enjoyment. They design and make their own creations using a range of media and materials. Staff promote children's communication and language skills well. They tune in to children's interactions and use a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication. Staff introduce descriptive language and encourage children to join in with the nursery rhymes and action songs. Children move their bodies with expression and enthusiasm as they listen to the different music. Staff provide a range of experiences for children to learn about other cultures that are different from their own. All children develop the skills and attitudes that support their future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The key-person role is effective. Staff work together with parents to share ongoing information to get to know children well. They are good role models and share ideas with parents to promote consistency in promoting children's positive behaviour. Children develop a strong bond with staff. They are kind to each other and play together cooperatively. Children help care for the pet animals and learn about the world around them. They take part in regular outings in the local community and have plenty of opportunities to exercise and play energetically. Children enjoy taking on a challenge and learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they climb the large play apparatus and use the scissors with care.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those with SEND and those who speak English as an additional language make good progress towards the early learning goals. They enjoy good relationships with their peers and make friends easily. Children show a strong sense of belonging and are eager to have a go and take part in activities. They listen to others and are confident to contribute towards discussions and share their views and experiences. Children enjoy participating in the range of enjoyable activities to promote their early literacy and mathematical skills. They are active and independent learners and are developing the skills and attitudes they need, ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387337 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10086985 Type of provision Full day care Registers Early Years Register

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Day care type

Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 120 Number of children on roll 100 Name of registered person Atcha, Riyaz

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Date of previous inspection 15 August 2017 Telephone number 01254265760

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Shining Stars registered in 2009. The nursery employs 22 members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications to at least level 2, including nine staff members who hold a qualification at level 3 and five staff members who hold a qualification at level 6. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. 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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