Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Norfolk

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the nurturing and friendly setting. They build close relationships with staff and engage well in activities, playing cooperatively alongside others. Children respond well to staff's encouragement, showing determination and patience. Younger children explore books and concentrate hard as they turn the pages. Older children happily talk to staff and enjoy sharing news about their home life.

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The provision is good

Children take part in carefully planned learning opportunities that support their continued development. They have many interesting experiences indoors and outside. Older children are encouraged to practise their number skills. For example, they count how many of their friends are sitting at the table at lunchtime. Staff introduce simple counting to the youngest children as they count the steps on a slide.

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The provision is good

Children's care needs are well met. This contributes to their good levels of emotional security. They are confident to approach staff for support or reassurance. Staff respond enthusiastically, showing children that they are valued. Children's independence is nurtured throughout the setting. Older children are encouraged to manage their own self-care needs under the close supervision of staff. Younger children build confidence as they move independently around the setting, choosing what they want to play with.

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need to do better?

n Managers and staff know the children well and use this knowledge to ensure all children access meaningful learning opportunities. Staff manage the needs of groups of different-aged children well. They adapt their teaching to children's individual abilities and interests to ensure all children engage in activities and develop well. Younger children squeal with delight as they roll cars down a track as staff guide them by saying, 'Ready, steady, go'. Older children show good focus and concentration as they take part in creative activities, carefully drawing around stencils to help develop their early writing skills. n Children understand the importance of good hygiene. They know they must wash their hands when they come in from outside and before they eat. Staff monitor this closely as well as the hygiene needs of younger children. Some staff talk to children about healthy eating as they eat lunch. They discuss where food

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need to do better?

comes from and healthy food choices. Children are provided with healthy home- cooked food at mealtimes. n The staff work effectively together. They communicate well to ensure children's needs are always met and they are kept safe. Staff consistently seek to engage children in activities throughout the day. Children eagerly join in, and when staff

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need to do better?

11 March 2020 notice them start to lose interest, they skilfully change direction and add further resources to maintain children's interest. n Staff provide a wealth of information to parents to keep them fully informed about their child's day. Parents value this information and comment positively about the care and education their children receive. Staff share information with parents about children's achievements in the setting, which helps parents to further support children's learning at home. n Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour and encourage good manners. Children behave well and listen to and follow staff's instructions. They are familiar with the setting's routines and manage them well with little disruption to their learning. Staff are good role models and develop warm and nurturing relationships with children of all ages. n Managers implement an effective system of support for staff to help them to

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need to do better?

understand ways they can improve their practice. Staff are proactive in ensuring their targets for improvement are met. They are given access to training and further reading. However, managers do not fully explore with staff how they can enhance children's experiences in the setting based on their new knowledge. n Staff value children's home languages in the setting. They ensure children have opportunities to hear their home language as well as words in English. Staff talk to children during activities, commenting on what they do and asking questions. However, some staff do not always give children the encouragement they need to repeat new words or use words they are familiar with.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have a secure understanding of when and to whom they must report any concerns they have about children's welfare. They know the signs they must look out for that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. Staff access relevant training to keep their knowledge up to date and to enhance their understanding of wider safeguarding concerns. For example, staff understand the danger of children being exposed to extreme views and behaviours and know the signs to look out for. Managers follow rigorous safeguarding procedures to ensure any concerns are reported in a timely manner and to the appropriate professionals.

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should:

n encourage all staff to reflect on their own independent research, reading and training and provide even more inspirational opportunities to enhance children's learning n strengthen teaching so that staff are perceptive to opportunities to encourage children's rich use of language even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551964 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10145993 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises

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Registers

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

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inspection

Total number of places 15 Number of children on roll 32

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Silly Smiles registered in 2017. The provider operates as childcare on domestic premises when she works with more than three co-childminders and/or assistants at any one time. The provider is also registered as a childminder at the property. The provider employs nine members of childcare staff. Of these, six hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The setting opens seven days a week from 7am to 7pm, all year round. The setting provides funded early education for two-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the setting and made observations throughout the inspection of children's experiences. n The inspector spoke with staff, children and parents at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the deputy manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the deputy manager and manager, who is also the owner. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including evidence of staff's suitability and training.

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Inspection activities

11 March 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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Inspection activities

11 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.

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