Little Angels Childcare & Nurseries Ltd

Inspection of Little Angels Childcare & Nurseries Ltd Weaver Primary School, Western Avenue, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 7AJ

p.1

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

p.1

The provision is good

Staff greet children and parents warmly on arrival. This supports children to feel safe and secure. For example, children eagerly find their personalised key ring and hang it on the welcome tree. Staff plan the learning environment to support children to become independent, motivated learners. For example, when children decide to make play dough, they know which ingredients they need and gather them together. Staff become actively involved in children's play. Overall, they use interactions well to help to build on children's existing skills. However, on occasions, staff do not make maximum use of opportunities to further extend children's thinking skills. Children are very confident in social situations. For instance, they ask visitors if they are hungry and make pretend porridge for them. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. For example, they teach children strategies to resolve minor conflicts. This supports children to consider the

p.2

The provision is good

feelings of others and play cooperatively.

p.2

The provision is good

Staff develop good relationships with parents. Parents comment that staff are friendly and keep them informed about children's learning and well-being. Staff can strengthen these relationships further, to provide even more opportunities for parents to share ongoing information about children's learning at home.

p.2

need to do better?

n Overall, staff support children well to develop the key skills they need. Staff skilfully weave mathematics into routines throughout the day. For example, at circle time, staff encourage children to predict if there are more children or adults present. Children count to check if they are correct. Staff clearly enjoy chatting to children. For instance, as children become engrossed in making dough birthday cakes, staff discuss different ways of celebrating birthdays. However, on occasions, staff do not make maximum use of interactions to challenge and further extend children's good thinking skills. n Staff have a focus on supporting children to develop a love of reading. For example, they introduce books about dinosaurs to enhance children's imaginary play. At story time, staff read dinosaur themed stories to build on children's interests further. Children benefit from excellent links with the on-site primary

p.2

need to do better?

school. For instance, older children join Reception Class children for phonic sessions. This helps them to develop their early literacy skills. n Children have excellent opportunities to engage with the natural world. For example, they enjoy mixing herbs and soil as they play in the mud kitchen. Children learn how to manage their own risks as they build large wooden structures. They relish their time in the school's wooded area. For instance, children talk excitedly as they recall climbing over logs and looking for twigs. n The pre-school has recently retained its five-star hygiene rating. The impact of

p.2

need to do better?

12 March 2020 this grading is clear to see across the pre-school. For example, children independently wash their hands at appropriate times, for instance when entering the building after outdoor play. Children enjoy a range of healthy snacks. This supports them to strengthen their understanding of the importance of making healthy choices. n Staff have robust systems for monitoring children's development. They identify what children need to learn next and provide experiences to help children to achieve their targets. Staff work closely with other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This helps all children to make at least good progress. n Children have good levels of concentration. For example, they listen attentively as staff explain the instructions for 'dough disco'. Children thoroughly enjoy the activity. They giggle and dance spontaneously as they manipulate dough in time

p.2

need to do better?

to music. Staff introduce words such as 'squeeze' and 'pinch' to describe children's actions. This helps children to extend their good range of vocabulary. n The newly appointed manager is ambitious. She evaluates all areas of the pre- school to seek ways to further raise the quality of this good provision. For example, she has recently introduced new systems for planning. Staff comment positively about the change. They state that this has helped them to plan more effectively to extend children's current interests. There is scope for staff to provide more opportunities for parents to share ongoing information about children's learning. This complements planning and supports a consistent approach.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The designated safeguarding lead ensures that staff keep their safeguarding knowledge up to date. This supports staff to have a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. Staff teach children about 'safe' adults to approach if they feel scared or threatened. For instance, children discuss 'superheroes' such as emergency service workers. Staff provide parents with guidance on how to keep children safe when using online technology at home. The manager implements robust policies and procedures. This enables children to play and explore in a safe environment.

p.3

should:

n support staff to maximise opportunities to challenge and extend children's thinking skills to the highest level n provide even more opportunities for parents to share information about children's learning and development at home.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY290685 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10109710 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 22 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person Little Angels Childcare & Nurseries Limited

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 07891 585988 Date of previous inspection 20 October 2014

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Little Angels Childcare & Nurseries Ltd registered in 2004. The pre-school employs seven members of staff. Of these, five hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and one at level 6. The pre-school opens from 9am to 3pm, term time only. It provides funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The manager and inspector jointly observed an activity. The inspector discussed the quality of teaching and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector interacted with the children and staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n The manager showed the inspector the range of resources available for children's use. The inspector discussed how they supported the educational programme. n The inspector examined a sample of relevant documents, including evidence of suitability of staff. n Key persons discussed children's learning and progress with the inspector, including children's interests and next steps in children's learning. n The inspector spoke to a small sample of parents and took their views into consideration.

p.5

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

12 March 2020 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6