Childcare on Domestic Premises, Sessional day care in Buckinghamshire

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 curious about the natural world around them and are eager to learn. They benefit from a range of stimulating activities, which staff plan to follow their developing interest in nature. Children observe features of their natural environment. They learn about the changes in the apple tree, from blossom to fruit. They learn about plants, exploring them with their senses and learning their names. Children use their developing vocabulary well, identifying flowers in nursery and at home.

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The provision is good

Children learn how to keep themselves safe. They sing songs together, spotting prickly thorns and tree stumps as they walk to the garden. Children identify risks and talk about rules for exploring play equipment. They explain safety procedures, demonstrating their secure understanding of when equipment is open or closed.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They have positive attitudes to their learning. For instance, they delight in using streamers to make patterns in the air. They listen and observe closely, finding out how colours change when mixed together.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. They happily share their views, making choices about their learning. Children develop strong bonds with their key person. They snuggle up with staff, enjoying stories and quiet time during their day.

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need to do better?

n Managers have high regard for staff health and well-being. During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, managers recognise the pressures on staff. They complete training to learn how to support their team more effectively. Staff report that managers seek their views regularly and respond to any concerns. n Managers reflect on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children. They recognise that children have had less opportunity to be outside. Managers re- organise their outdoor space and resources. This enables children to be outside all year round. Parents report that their children love being outdoors at nursery and they now spend more time outdoors at home. This has a positive impact on children's well-being. n Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. They take swift action to help children to learn to make the right choice. Staff observe children and identify situations that lead them to encounter difficulties. They use these

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observations well to plan effective strategies to promote positive behaviour. n Staff help children to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others effectively. For instance, children learn about special events that their friends attend, such as weddings. They enjoy learning about

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need to do better?

24 June 2021 traditional clothing that people wear. This helps children to appreciate diversity within the community. n On occasion, such as during routine times, staff do not fully promote children's independence. For instance, staff lead snack time. They give children bowls and use tongs to hand them pieces of fruit. Children are eager to help themselves. However, staff ask them to return to their seat when they show this interest. Some children wait for long periods for their snack and become frustrated. This impacts on their enjoyment of routines. n Managers work in partnership with others effectively. For instance, parents report that managers seek and respond to their views. Managers introduce a 'book swap' following parent feedback. This helps to promote children's love of reading. Managers regularly share information with parents, including suggestions of how they can help their children at home. Staff signpost parents

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need to do better?

promptly to other local services. This supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. n At times, staff do not understand the sequences of skills they can teach children. For example, when children approach the slide, staff repeatedly carry them up the ramp to reach the top. They do not successfully unpick the skills they need to teach children, such as learning to push and pull themselves up with their hands and feet. This is not fully effective in helping children to learn and practise new skills to help them be more successful next time.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Managers have a secure understanding of their responsibilities to keep children safe. They review their recruitment procedures regularly to ensure that they remain robust. They ensure that all staff receive appropriate training and have a secure knowledge of local safeguarding partnership arrangements. Staff demonstrate a good understanding of what to do in the event of a concern regarding children's welfare. They know what to do if they have a concern about staff practice. Managers regularly risk assess to ensure that the environment is safe for children. For instance, they have recently improved procedures and access for children arriving and leaving the premises to help to keep them safe.

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should:

n strengthen staff support and help them to understand the sequences of skills they can teach children n organise routines more effectively to promote opportunities for children to be independent.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547818 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10111024 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 21

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Squirrels Tabernacle Nursery re-registered in September 2017. It operates from a private house in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. It opens five days a week. Sessions are available from 9.15am to 12.15pm and from 12.15pm to 2.45pm, with the option to stay all day. The nursery employs five staff, of whom two hold qualifications at level 6 and two hold qualifications at level 2 and 3.

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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 The inspector held a meeting with the provider and the manager. She discussed what makes the setting unique and how the curriculum is organised to meet children's needs. n The inspector talked with parents and listened to their views about the nursery and their children's progress. n The provider and manager took the inspector on a learning walk around the setting and talked to her about how staff deliver the curriculum. n The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the manager following a planned activity.

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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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Inspection activities

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