Riverside Early Years

Riverside Early Years Seascout Headquarters, Witham Bank East, Boston, Lincs PE21 9JU

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Inspection date 17 January 2019 Previous inspection date 11 January 2016

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The provider does not always ensure that prior written permission from parents and/or carers is gained to administer both prescription and non-prescription medication, as required. n During some activities, staff do not take into account the different abilities of children to ensure they are fully engaged in their learning. n The monitoring of staff performance is not yet focused enough to identify how the practice of individual staff members can be raised to the highest level.

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It has the following strengths

n Children form close relationships with staff who are kind and caring. Flexible settling-in procedures help children to quickly become confident in the setting. n Staff provide a stimulating learning environment. Children make choices about what they want to play with from the variety of resources that are easily accessible to them. n Partnerships with parents are successful. Staff provide useful feedback to parents about their children's day and development to support continuity of care. Parents report how happy they are with the setting and the service offered.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date obtain written permission from parents and/or carers prior to administering both prescription and non-prescription medication to children. 09/02/2019

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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 consider the different abilities of children when delivering activities to ensure that all children are fully engaged in their learning n enhance the arrangements for performance management to help identify and build on staff's teaching skills to raise the quality of practice to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector sampled various documents, including risk assessments, a range of policies and procedures and the provider's self-evaluation. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working within the setting. n The inspector engaged in a joint observation with the manager. She 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 spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

While verbal consent from parents to administer medication to children is gained by management and staff, they do not always ensure that prior written permission is obtained from parents as required. This does not fully support the safe and effective administration of medicines. Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that could indicate that a child may be at risk. They are clear about what to do if they are concerned. Management carefully monitor children's progress to identify any gaps in their learning so these can be addressed quickly. Management evaluate their practice well and take any feedback from parents and children into consideration. For example, they have identified that opportunities for children to use technology in the setting can be further developed. Actions are being taken by the whole staff team to enhance this aspect for all age groups.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff carry out regular observations of children's play and assess children's development accurately. They use this information to carefully plan for children's next steps in learning. Children's communication and language skills are supported very effectively. For example, younger children become excited and engage enthusiastically as staff bring stories to life and make them interactive. Older children talk about their home life and staff actively listen and value what children have to say. This also helps to boost children's self-confidence. Children's early writing skills are supported well. For instance, they use chalks and a blackboard and concentrate intently as they draw intricate pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in maintaining accurate medication records mean children's welfare is not fully supported. However, children demonstrate that they are happy and flourish in this welcoming setting. They report how much they enjoy their time in the setting. For example, older children in the breakfast club state they 'wish it could stay open until midnight'. Staff are highly responsive to children's needs and recognise when some children need extra support. Staff are good role models. They use calm and consistent strategies to help children to understand the expected rules for their behaviour. Children learn about different cultures. For example, they take part in activities which help them to understand each other's festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language. Children are learning the skills that will help them in their future learning, including their eventual move to school. They develop strong relationships with other children and confidently engage with visitors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY252732 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10073169 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care Age range of children 2 - 12 Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 106 Name of registered person Almond, Pauline Anne

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Date of previous inspection 11 January 2016 Telephone number 07974 702519

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Riverside Early Years registered in 2003. The setting employs nine members of childcare staff. Of these, six hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The setting opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for two weeks at Christmas. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm, including a holiday club which runs during school holidays. During school term time, out of school care is offered from 7am to 8.45am and from 3.30pm to 6pm. The setting 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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