Little Buttercups Of Trawden

Inspection of Little Buttercups Of Trawden The Parish Hall, Church Street, Trawden, Lancashire BB8 8RZ

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Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

The provider has failed to effectively implement some polices and procedures which are designed to help to keep children safe. For example, devices used within the setting to take photographs of children are not adequately monitored. Furthermore, the provider has not ensured that staff consistently record accidents that happen within the setting. However, neither of these failings have had a significant impact on the safety and well-being of children.

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The provision requires improvement

Children feel happy, secure, and settled at this setting. They form strong relationships with their key persons. Children excitedly explore their environment, confident in the knowledge that staff are always close by for support. For example, older children are enthralled as they compare weights with hanging scales. They add rocks, plants, and water as they try to balance out the buckets. Staff encourage children and laugh with them as water splashes everyone involved.

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The provision requires improvement

Children behave positively. They know what is expected of them and happily follow the usual routines at the setting. They arrive excited to start their day and greet their key workers and friends enthusiastically. Staff know their key children extremely well. They tailor activities to meet the differing needs of children. This supports children in meeting their identified learning goals. Parents praise the staff for their support and guidance during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. They appreciate the lengths the provider has taken to help to enrich children's learning at home. For instance, parents and children were delighted to be in involved in 'a book and a snuggle' week recently.

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need to do better?

n The provider fails to identify when policies and procedures are not being implemented effectively. Devices with internet access and cameras are used without effective monitoring within the setting. The provider makes assumptions that these devices have filters and content blockers without verifying if this is accurate. The provider is unaware of all applications downloaded on devices and does not check to ensure photographs are deleted each day as specified in the policies. However, this has not had a significant impact upon children's safety. n Staff attend first-aid training and feel confident that they could respond to children's needs should there be a major accident. They record any visible injuries which children sustain while at home or within the setting. This helps to identify any patterns which may indicate a safeguarding concern. However, staff do not consistently record minor accidents within the setting. Some staff record

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need to do better?

accidents that do not result in marks or bruises, while others do not. This means some parents do not know if their child has had a minor accident that day. n Children who receive additional funding are given resources to help them to feel

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8 June 2021 relaxed and secure. For example, quiet areas are stocked with books, emotions flashcards and cosy blankets. Extra funding is also used to ensure that children have access to extracurricular activities such as football coaching. This helps support children to begin to regulate their own feelings and build upon their existing listening skills. Parents appreciate this thoughtful use of funding. n All children experience meaningful learning. The provider has identified learning needs of the local area and has considered this when designing the curriculum offered. Communication and language is a particular strength of the setting. Staff support younger children to begin to learn single words. They use clear, repetitive language. Babies are mesmerised as staff introduce new words and sounds. They attempt to repeat these sounds and giggle with pride when they are successful. Older children speak confidently and impress staff with their use

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of descriptive language during play. They discuss their own features as they investigate a magnified mirror, saying 'my hair looks enormous'. n Children begin to learn the difference between right and wrong. They adapt their own behaviour and seek the help of trusted adults if they feel frustrated. For example, when children would like some quiet time, they communicate this need to their key person. They ask for help to explain to their peers when they would rather read a book than play imaginative games. This shows emotional maturity beyond that expected for their age. n The provider is passionate and ambitious. She strives to create an inclusive learning environment. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. The provider works effectively with outside agencies and parents to create an individual learning environment for every child. This helps children to progress and to prepare for the transition to primary school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have a good understanding of the procedures to follow should they have concerns regarding a child in their care. They complete regular training which helps them to feel confident in spotting possible signs of abuse or neglect. The provider implements effective systems to ensure the security of the premises. Staff supervise children well during sessions. They support children to consider their own safety during play, for example when using real tools. Some staff do not record when children have minor accidents. However, all major accidents are recorded well and shared with parents.

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Due date

8 June 2021 ensure all safeguarding policies and procedures are effectively implemented, particularly in relation to the safe use of technology 11/06/2021

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Due date

ensure that all staff consistently record when a child has an accident at the setting. 01/07/2021

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should:

n support staff to further understand the policies and procedures they are expected to follow, in order to ensure consistent approaches throughout the nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557414 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10190127 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

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inspection

Total number of places 63 Number of children on roll 97 Name of registered person Little Buttercups Of Trawden Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01282 868199 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Buttercups Of Trawden registered in 2018. The nursery opens Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery employs 14 members of staff, of which 11 hold a relevant early years qualification at level 3 or above, one holds a relevant level 2 qualification and two are unqualified. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n Staff and parents provided feedback which was considered by the inspector. Children enjoyed sharing their personal experiences at the setting with the inspector. n Leadership and management discussions were held between the provider, the manager, the director and the inspector throughout the inspection process. n The inspector observed and assessed practice throughout the nursery, including during a joint observation exercise with the provider. n The provider and the manager talked about the curriculum offered and the impact this has on children's development during a learning walk with the inspector. n A range of documentation was scrutinised by the inspector, including training

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certificates, first-aid certificates, safeguarding policies and evidence of the suitability of staff.

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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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