The Chatterbox Project

Inspection of The Chatterbox Project 70 Booth Hall Road, MANCHESTER M9 7BL

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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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children are extremely happy and settled in this nurturing pre-school. They engage in new learning experiences which staff plan with a purpose. For example, children who are just settling in to the pre-school are eager to explore activities that depict their favourite television characters. They develop good levels of confidence, chat to their new friends and giggle with excitement as they engage in pretend play. Children who are a little apprehensive are sensitively supported by staff. For example, staff provide children with a photograph of their mummy, which gives them the reassurance they need.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a consistent routine, which helps them to understand rules and boundaries. They know to sit at the table while eating and to line up before outdoor play. Children's physical development is particularly well promoted in the outdoor play area. For example, children display high levels of persistence as they master the climbing wall. However, other areas of learning are not promoted as effectively during outdoor play.

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The provision is good

Staff support children's communication and language skills well. They use their knowledge from recent training to assess children's early language skills and take prompt action to address any areas of concern. Children thoroughly enjoy reading stories and guessing letter of the week. However, they have fewer opportunities to develop their early writing skills.

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need to do better?

n The dedicated staff and volunteers work effectively as a team. They know the needs of their community and work closely with other professionals to give children the best possible start. For example, they take part in initiatives such as a local one for reading which helps children to develop a love of the printed word. n All children, including those in receipt of educational funding, benefit from exciting activities that help them to become motivated learners. For example, children sing nursery rhymes with enthusiasm and discover new ways to move their bodies as they join in with action songs. n Children are keen to learn and develop important skills, such as listening, which prepare them well for their next stage of learning. Most areas of learning are covered well, but less emphasis is given to developing children's early writing skills. Furthermore, children need more opportunities to develop learning

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outdoors. n Relationships between children and adults are warm. As a result, children relish adults' support and guidance, which boosts their confidence and helps them to develop a 'can-do' attitude. For example, children are keen to get themselves

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2 October 2019 dressed for outdoor play and do so with such proficiency. n The committee members are aware of their roles and support staff effectively. They deal with pressures, such as financial constraints, by carefully monitoring the budget and seeking innovative ways to raise funds. Their passion is the needs of children. As a result, funding is used efficiently to ensure all children benefit and succeed in this vibrant pre-school. n Parents are hugely supportive of the pre-school. They say that their children have come on 'in leaps and bounds' and 'love it'. Parents are kept up to date on all aspects of their children's learning. They are especially pleased that they receive verbal updates from staff, newsletters and progress reports. n Staff treat children with kindness and respect. As a result, children approach staff with ease and talk to them confidently about their play. Children are well behaved and learn respect for others, for example by taking turns on the slide.

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Staff also teach children to care for those who are less fortunate. During the inspection, children took part in harvest festival celebrations by donating items from home to the local food bank. n Children's good health is promoted through a variety of methods. They take part in a scheme which helps children to learn the importance of keeping their teeth healthy. Children enjoy wholesome snacks and staff work successfully with parents, who provide healthy packed lunches. This partnership working is further enhanced as parents receive a cook book which has an abundance of nutritious recipes, such as rainbow couscous, that can be cooked on a budget.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The pre-school adopts safer recruitment procedures, which are rigorous. These procedures include thorough checks on all staff and volunteers to ensure they are suitable to work with children. Staff are fully aware of their duty to keep children safe and they keep their child protection knowledge up to date through relevant training. Staff also work with parents and children to raise their awareness of e- safety. Staff pay particular attention to children's safety in the pre-school. All areas are secure. Staff do regular headcounts and all outdoor areas are checked before children go outside.

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should:

n increase opportunities for children to practise and develop their writing skills n broaden the range of learning opportunities in the outdoor play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539593 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10093965 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 Sessional day care Age range of children 2 to 11 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 59 Name of registered person The Chatterbox Project Blackley

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reference number

Telephone number 01617956162 Date of previous inspection 23 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The Chatterbox Project registered in 2016. The setting opens on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 9.30am until 1.30pm. It employs two members of childcare staff, both of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It also provides an out-of-school club which opens on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 3.30pm until 5.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held a meeting with the leadership and management team to discuss the improvements made since the previous inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views of the pre-school. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working with children.

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Inspection activities

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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