Teddy Wilf's @ The Westgate

Teddy Wilf's @ The Westgate Westgate Leisure Centre, Via Ravenna, CHICHESTER, West Sussex PO19 1RJ

p.1

Inspection date 18 December 2018 Previous inspection date 26 April 2016

p.1

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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

n Managers and staff have excellent relationships with children and their families. They ensure that children's emotional well-being is paramount, and provide endless support to ensure that their individual needs are met. n Children are happy and very well settled in the setting. They explore confidently and engage quickly in the interesting activities and resources that staff provide. Children enjoy learning and make good progress. n The management team is committed to continuously developing the provision. Since the last inspection, it has introduced new systems to enable parents to share information from home. This has been highly effective and has enabled staff to extend children's learning and experiences within the setting. n Staff are enthusiastic and interact well with all children. They have a good understanding of their interests and stage of development, which enables them to plan appropriately challenging next steps to help support children's development.

p.1

This provision is good

n Managers and staff have established and maintained excellent partnerships with external agencies and professionals that support children and their families. This has had a positive impact on children's well-being and parent's are extremely grateful for their on-going support. n At times, some staff do not allow children time to think and respond to questions to help strengthen further their problem-solving skills. n Staff do not consistently make the most out of some routine times of the day, to further extend and develop children's learning and development.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n allow children more time to think and respond to questions to help further develop their problem-solving skills n strengthen opportunities during routine activities, such as snack and mealtimes, to help further develop children's learning.

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed staff, their interactions with children and the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors. n The inspector spoke with staff, managers and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took part in a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector viewed a range of written documentation, including children's development records, policies and self-evaluation plans. n The inspector spoke with some parents to gain their feedback on the setting and staff.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a good knowledge and understanding of the possible signs of abuse and the procedures to follow if they have concerns about children's safety or well-being. Managers place high regard on safeguarding. For example, they discuss the procedures at monthly staff meetings and staff attend regular training. Recruitment and induction procedures are robust. Managers provide effective support and mentoring for all staff, and confirm their on-going suitability to work with children during appraisals. The staff team works closely together, shares ideas and strives to continuously provide a stimulating environment for children to thrive in. Managers monitor children's development effectively, they oversee the planning for different age groups and review individual next steps.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff interact well with children and have a good understanding of how to support their learning. They regularly observe and assess children's learning and provide good opportunities to help them make progress in their development. For example, staff encouraged children to explore 'treasure baskets'. Babies were mesmerised by pots of lights, and older children shook wooden containers to make different noises. Staff encouraged children to smell objects and used key words, such as 'pointy', 'spikey', 'sparkly' and 'smooth' to help describe them. Older children enjoyed exploring play dough. Staff provided them with utensils, such as cutters and rollers, for them to make marks and asked them questions about what they were doing. Children confidently manipulated the dough, rolled balls and named the shapes they had created.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Older children have excellent relationships with staff. They are excited to see them when they arrive and talk to them with enthusiasm. For example, children could not wait to tell them about important events that are happening, such as moving house. Babies laugh with delight as staff play 'peek-a-boo' with them and tickle their toes. All staff provide endless amounts of warm and nurturing interaction. Children have regular opportunities to take part in activities outside the setting, such as swimming and using the soft-play centre in the complex. This enables them to meet other children and learn about others. Children behave exceptionally well and have an impressive understanding of what staff expect. For example, when staff ring a bell, children stop immediately, put their hands up, with a finger on their lips. Staff give them warning that in five minutes it will be time to tidy away. Children help to tidy away without hesitation, and help their friends.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of their learning and development. They are developing the skills needed for moving on to school, and have the confidence to give things a go and have a try. Children are highly independent. For example, they take responsibility for their belongings, help to prepare their food, and wash their plates and cups when they have finished. Older children enjoy using chalks and pens to write and can recognise some of the letters they form. This helps to prepare them for reading and writing.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY480916 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10076237 Type of provision Full day care

p.4

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 27 Number of children on roll 43 Name of registered person Clark, Megan Louise

p.4

reference number

Date of previous inspection 26 April 2016 Telephone number 07881740168

p.4

reference number

Teddy Wilf's @The Westergate registered in 2014. The setting is one of two owned and managed by the provider. It operates from Westergate Leisure Centre in Chichester, West Sussex. There are eight members of staff. Of these, the manager holds qualified teacher status and five other staff hold relevant early years qualifications at level 3. The setting is open each weekday for 50 weeks of the year, closing for two weeks at Christmas. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm. In addition, the nursery provides limited crèche places for parents using the leisure- centre facilities. The provider receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.4

reference number

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.

p.4

reference number

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

reference number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

reference number

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

reference number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.5

reference number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.5