Langridge Childcare

Inspection of Langridge Childcare Langridge Centre, Langridge Crescent, Middlesbrough, Cleveland TS3 7LU

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This provision meets requirements

n The premises are safe and suitable for the education and care of children. n The provider demonstrates sufficient knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements and of how to meet the care, learning and development needs of children. n The provider has a good knowledge and understanding of how to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n Appropriate procedures are in place to identify children's starting points. These are used to plan individual learning experiences for each child across the seven areas of learning. n An inclusive service is provided. Staff work with other professionals and settings to make sure that children with any additional needs receive consistent support. n Staff work in partnership with parents to ensure that children's learning is also supported at home. n The provider has taken appropriate steps to comply with the actions and the recommendation issued at the last inspection in March 2019. They have updated

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This provision meets requirements

their procedure for the administration of medication. n The provider ensures that risk assessments are robust and that equipment used by children is regularly checked to confirm it remains safe and suitable for use. n The provider has an appropriate knowledge and understanding of how to provide more opportunities for children to discuss and describe their thoughts and ideas during play, for example by asking children opened-ended questions and questions that promote their language and problem-solving skills.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448599 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 10119549 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 1 to 7 Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Mrs Elizabeth Avril Downey and Miss Paula Downey Partnership

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reference number

Telephone number 07773 927397 Date of previous inspection 1 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Langridge Childcare registered in 2012 and is located in the Berwick Hills area of Middlesbrough. The setting employs four members of childcare staff. All staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, including the manager who has early years professional status. The setting opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for two weeks at Christmas and Easter, a week at October half term and the last three weeks of the summer holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the manager completed a learning walk across the setting to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager and discussed progress made since the last inspection, plus some of the setting's policies and procedures. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of staff suitability and qualifications. n The inspector observed a sample of children's learning files. n The inspector observed the suitability of the premises and equipment, including those in the outdoor play area.

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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

5 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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