Twizzle Tops Nursery

Inspection of Twizzle Tops Nursery Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CHELMSFORD CM3 5WP

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are keen and motivated learners, who enthusiastically participate in a wide range of interesting activities. Staff encourage children to develop their understanding of risks. For example, they have recently introduced real china items in the role-play area and craft tables. Staff use clear explanation to remind children of the importance of carrying these items carefully. Children are excited by these new additions and take their responsibility to look after them very seriously.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy visiting the farm which surrounds the nursery. They learn about the various animals and have good opportunities to use the play equipment to help to develop their physical skills. Children behave well. They understand the nursery rules. Older children are supported by staff to consider their actions and, where needed, to take a few minutes out to reflect.

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The provision is good

Managers have a clear vision for the nursery. They work effectively with staff to create a safe and welcoming environment where children are well prepared for their next stage of learning. Staff have high expectations for each child. They assess their progress frequently and have clear plans for their future learning.

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need to do better?

n Managers and staff work closely with parents to encourage effective partnership working. They welcome parents into the nursery to join in with special events. Parents contribute to the nursery's continuous development. For example, they vote on a question of the week. The manager uses the feedback to help make necessary changes. n Children learn how to predict and solve problems. For example, staff make good use of the rainy weather to plan a 'puddle jumping' activity with a difference. Children take bottles of different-coloured paint on a walk around the farm. They squirt two colours into the puddle and predict what colour the puddle will turn when they have finished stamping in it. n Generally, children behave in a manner that shows that they feel safe and confident, especially older children. However, staff caring for babies are sometimes too focused on daily routines to manage their needs promptly,

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need to do better?

particularly when babies are settling in. n Managers induct new staff effectively to help them to develop confidence and become familiar with the nursery's aims. Managers encourage all staff to continuously develop their professional knowledge, for example through relevant training. Staff set themselves targets to achieve. Once achieved the team celebrates their success, helping to develop a strong staff team who feel valued and respected. The manager holds regular supervision meetings with staff to review their practices and training needs.

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need to do better?

9 September 2019 n Staff support children's developing communication and language skills. They respond affectionately to babies' sounds, repeating them and introducing new words. Staff use sign language during singing sessions to help those children who are not yet vocal to participate. Older children share experiences from home with their friends to extend their imaginary games. n Managers and staff create an inclusive setting, where every person's needs are respected. Managers liaise effectively with outside agencies to support families through any assessments or interventions. n Children enter the nursery confidently and part from parents and carers with ease. Staff are on hand with a welcoming cuddle. On collection, parents are provided with clear information about their child's day. n Babies' nappies are changed regularly throughout the day. Staff chat calmly to babies while changing them. Staff gently ask toddlers if they can change their

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nappies, which helps them to be ready. n Children listen carefully to stories read by staff in an exciting and engaging way. They join in with the story using visual props and repeating their favourite bits. Children engage in circle time, telling staff what day of the week it is and what month it is. They enthusiastically sing songs relating to these.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Managers and staff demonstrate a secure understanding of their responsibility with regards to protecting children. They are knowledgeable about the known indicators that might suggest that a child is at risk of harm. Staff and managers regularly update their safeguarding knowledge, for example, through appropriate training. Managers have recently reviewed and improved their procedures for dealing with allegations against staff. Managers have robust procedures in place to check the suitability of new staff and to review staff's ongoing suitability. Staff are vigilant about children's safety and carry out frequent risk assessments of the premises and for any trips and outings.

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should:

n review the organisation of daily routines and the effective use of equipment in the baby room to enable staff to be more responsive to babies' needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487088 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10123354 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 0 to 4 Total number of places 50 Number of children on roll 90 Name of registered person Partyman World (Lakeside) Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01245 429238 Date of previous inspection 7 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Twizzle Tops Nursery registered in 2015. The nursery employs 19 members of childcare staff. Of these, 16 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens from 7am until 7pm Monday to Friday throughout the year. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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Inspection activities

n This inspection was carried out following a risk assessment. n The inspector observed an adult-led activity and evaluated it with the manager and carried out a learning walk. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the manager and staff. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working at the setting. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to at the inspection.

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Inspection activities

9 September 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

9 September 2019 regulates and inspects to 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.

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