Little Cherubs

Inspection of Little Cherubs 33 Northend Road, STALYBRIDGE, Cheshire SK15 3AZ

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children's communication and language skills are well supported in this setting. Staff naturally promote children's listening and speaking skills during play. For instance, staff gently narrate children's movements and describe children's actions when they are exploring in the role-play area. Children listen intently and smile as they show different objects to staff members so they can be named. Older babies demonstrate the benefit of this narration as they begin to mirror key words that staff use. For example, children say 'yes', 'no', 'red' and 'cheers'. Younger babies gaze at staff and soak in the noises they make. They smile and react positively to their key person's undivided attention, especially when they sing familiar songs and rhymes.

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The provision is good

Children show that they feel safe at this setting as they confidently approach the inspector and offer her their favourite toys. They understand that their key persons are always close by for a reassuring cuddle whenever they desire. Children enjoy these warm embraces and look delighted as they greet staff members returning from breaks. Children are keen to share all of their successes with staff. They automatically look for staff reactions when they feel they have achieved something. For example, when they find an exciting resource or make a new sound with the water toys, they look at the staff. Staff react sensitively to all children and are more than happy to praise their accomplishments.

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need to do better?

n The quality of education is generally high. The management team conducts regular supervision meetings with the staff. These meetings are used to consider ways in which staff can develop and identify what they are doing well. The management team encourages staff to observe and evaluate one another to help identify any possible areas for development. However, there are some small gaps in some staff's knowledge which have not been identified. n Parent partnerships are a strength of this setting. For example, the management team organises monthly 'parent workshops' to support parents and build their knowledge. Recently, workshops have been focused on toilet training, behaviour management and weaning. Parents appreciate these workshops and comment that they feel 'very supported'. Additionally, parents value the daily feedback they receive about their children. They comment that their children's individual

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need to do better?

needs are met and 'staff are well engaged in their roles'. n Staff know their key children very well. They confidently understand children's current levels of development and plan for their continuous progression. However, staff do not always consider how children's individual next steps in development can be supported within group activities. Staff, at times, do not recognise when a planned activity links directly with a child's current learning

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need to do better?

19 February 2020 goal. As a result, they do not make the most of these opportunities. n Children behave very well. They are eager, curious learners. Older babies explore various toy balls. They are amazed to find that different balls make different sounds. They shake and bang the balls together, comparing the noises they make and selecting their favourites. This supports their early mathematical and listening skills. Younger babies show sheer determination as they begin to move themselves in new, exciting ways. They chase toys around the room, shuffling on their fronts and refusing to give up. This nourishes children's physical development and self-confidence. n Children begin to develop a love for literacy here. They react with joy as staff begin to sing nursery rhymes and read familiar stories to them. Younger babies show understanding as they wiggle when they see a scarecrow puppet, remembering the actions to 'Dingle Dangle Scarecrow'. Older children begin to

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need to do better?

interact by copying actions associated with songs and saying some words within rhymes. n Staff encourage children to take appropriate risks. For example, when babies are experimenting with how their bodies can move, staff ensure the area around them is safe. They place cushions around babies and hold their hands as they move from side to side and attempt to flip from their backs to their stomachs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The management team and staff have a sound understanding of the signs and symptoms which may indicate a child is being neglected or abused. They know the procedures they must follow should they have any concerns for the welfare of a child. Staff are confidently aware of the steps to take should they feel the management team is not taking safeguarding concerns seriously. The management team understands who to inform should an allegation be made against any member of staff. This knowledge helps to protect children and identify if they are at risk of any harm.

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should:

n sharpen systems in place to identify areas of development for staff, targeting any gaps in their knowledge and further building upon their understanding of the curriculum they deliver n strengthen staff understanding of how to further support children's individual next steps in development within group activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429444 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10129210 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care Age range of children 0 to 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17 Name of registered person Little Angels Pre School (Stalybridge) Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 0161 637 2717 Date of previous inspection 22 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

Little Cherubs registered in 2011. The setting opens from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. The setting employs five members of staff. Of these, three hold relevant early years qualifications at level 3, one holds a relevant early years qualification at level 2, and one is unqualified.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the acting manager conducted two joint observations of practice and evaluated the quality of education seen. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector through written and verbal feedback. n Leadership and management discussions were held between the inspector, the provider and the acting manager throughout the inspection. n Relevant documentation was viewed by the inspector, including evidence of staff suitability and paediatric first-aid certificates. n During a tour of the setting, the provider and the deputy manager discussed the curriculum offered with the inspector, as well as the impact this has on children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

19 February 2020 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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