Kiddies Playhouse Tipton

Kiddies Playhouse Tipton 76 Union Street, Tipton DY4 8QJ

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Inspection date 8 January 2019 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 nursery benefits from a strong and cohesive management team who are forward thinking and eager to continually raise the quality of the provision. Staff are well supported and the manger monitors their practice to ensure that it is consistently of a good standard. Staff attend copious amounts of training to further their knowledge and skills. This impacts positively on children's care and learning. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Staff work closely with parents and parents speak positively about the care and learning that their children receive. They say that staff are caring and kind and treat the children as the individuals that they are. n Children develop a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals which take account of allergies and dietary requirements. Staff talk to children about what they are eating and what foods are good for them. Children grow carrots and herbs in

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This provision is good

the garden, which the cook incorporates into their meals. n The key-person system is effective and well established. Babies and children thrive in this safe, welcoming and friendly play and learning environment. They develop secure emotional attachments to their key person and other staff. n Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is exceptional. Staff work closely with outside agencies to ensure that children receive high-quality care and learning that is tailored to their individual needs. n Staff do not consistently provide enough opportunities to fully support those children who prefer to play and learn outdoors. n Information gained from the assessment process is not always used to plan precise next steps for individual children.

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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 use of the outdoor area to fully support those children who prefer to play and learn outside n refine the systems for gathering information about individual children's next steps in 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 completed a joint observation with the nursery manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager and providers. She looked at relevant documentation, including children's details and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector spoke to children and some parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. All staff have an extremely in-depth knowledge of the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of abuse or neglect. They attend safeguarding training and are aware of where to report any concerns they may have. The manager regularly checks staff's knowledge of safeguarding and uses innovative ways, such as quizzes and research, to ensure staff are always up to date with current practice and legislation. The management team closely monitor the progress made by all children, including different groups of children. This enables them to identify any gaps in children's learning and to put plans in place to address these.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

All staff are qualified and experienced. They regularly observe children and use the information to plan a range of interesting and enjoyable experiences based on children's interests. Pre-school children balance expertly on crates as they pretend to hunt for a bear while acting out a familiar story. They squeal with delight and excitement as they pretend to stumble and trip through the forest and run home when they have reached the cave and found the bear. Staff support children's literacy skills further as they encourage them to recall the story and remember what comes next. Babies enjoy exploring sensory objects and painting pictures using their hands.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. Staff are positive role models and treat children with respect and kindness. Children take turns and share their toys when playing with their friends. Staff encourage them to use good manners and to play nicely together. Children develop an understanding of the local community and the wider world. Toddlers enjoy a walk to the shops to choose fruit for their snack. They name different types of fruit, such as apples and strawberries, and take their money to the till to pay for them. Staff teach children about keeping themselves safe as they look for the green man before crossing the road. They recognise different types of vehicles and excitedly wave to the firefighters in the fire engine when it stops to let them cross.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are confident and eager to participate in activities. Older children can recognise and name the letters that start their names and know the sounds that the letters make. They develop mathematical skills as they compare and measure different amounts of sand and water. Children independently put on their own coats and shoes before playing outside. They are skilful communicators who express their needs and feelings well. They are well prepared for their future learning, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540536 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 10079898 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 56 Number of children on roll 53 Name of registered person N & k Varma Limited

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01215200005

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Kiddies Playhouse Tipton registered in 2016. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above, including two who hold level 6. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7am 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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