Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in West Sussex

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 demonstrate that they are happy and secure. They select their chosen play from the well-organised environment and are keen to share their experiences with their peers. For instance, children build large towers and create healthy competition when measuring whose is the tallest.

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The provision is good

Children that are new to the setting arrive happily and are eager to get stuck into play. When children have moments of distress, staff are quick to pick up on individual children's needs. For example, when they are ready for a sleep. Older children show kindness as they distract the newly settling children by playing 'peek a boo'.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and are quick to respond to requests from staff and their peers. When activities come to an end, they support one another to tidy away and set up new resources.

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The provision is good

Children's learning is supported well. Staff have high expectations of what they can achieve, both in the setting and when on outings. For example, they use resources they find in the forest to encourage a wide vocabulary and early literacy skills. Children explore different textures and staff support them in finding the words needed to describe the items they touch. This prompts children to recall familiar stories, such as 'That's not my dinosaur'.

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need to do better?

n The manager has a clear understanding of what she wants children to learn. She role models how to progress children's knowledge and skills through purposefully planned activities and spontaneous learning opportunities. For example, children talk positively about going for walks to collect food to feed to the pigs that are kept onsite. They develop a love for animals and learn how to care for them. n Staff demonstrate a good knowledge of the different ages and stages of development children go through. They use this knowledge to confidently adapt most activities to offer good levels of challenge and support. However, there are times during large group activities that the youngest of children are not fully supported to flourish and develop new skills. As a result, children choose to return to activities of comfort, which at times limit their experiences. n Assessment is used well to highlight any gaps in children's knowledge. When

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need to do better?

gaps are identified, steps are put in place to provide focused support. This includes working with external agencies. Staff work closely with other professionals to support a joined-up approach to children's overall health, learning and development. Children with special educational needs and/or

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need to do better?

29 July 2021 disabilities have their needs met well, through good communication and tailored learning experiences. n Staff provide children with activities that excite and motivate them to take part. Children demonstrate an eagerness to listen to familiar stories as they rush to get comfortable in their cosy book corner. They are confident to participate in group discussions and show respect for one another's ideas. n Staff support children to understand that they have choices. For instance, staff approach children respectfully and let them know what will happen next, for example when nappy changing or wiping noses. n Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. Younger children are fascinated by using their whole bodies to roll over large exercise balls. Older children skilfully move their bodies as they walk on tip toes, run and bend their knees. n Children develop good independence as they confidently get ready to play

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need to do better?

outside. After mealtimes, they wash their hands and face with little support from staff. Older children independently take themselves off to the toilet and follow good levels of hygiene practices as they flush the toilet and wash their hands. n The manager supports staff's professional development through informal discussions and modelling good practice. Staff share that they are supported well by their manager and some are embarking on further training to enhance their knowledge. However, they do not always focus sharply on areas of practice staff feel less confident in. As a result, staff do not have the opportunities to increase their confidence in these areas quickly. n Parents share positive views of the setting. They feel their children are cared for and the staff offer a home-from-home experience, which supports their learning needs well.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager has successfully trained staff to understand their roles and responsibilities to safeguard children. Staff are confident to recognise signs that a child may be at risk of harm, including wider aspects of safeguarding. They know how to escalate a concern about the conduct of a colleague. Staff support children well to manage risks. Older children demonstrate they have learned how to keep themselves safe when using the climbing equipment. They follow the rules and need few reminders from staff. For example, children shut the gate to prevent the very young children from entering the area.

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should:

n enhance the support and coaching that staff receive to focus more sharply on

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should:

29 July 2021 developing their professional development in areas that they are less confident n review group activities to ensure that the youngest of children are fully engaged and have their age and stage of development supported.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2590810 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10201194 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 37 Number of children on roll 37

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Dream childcare registered in 2020 and is situated in the Shripney area of Bognor Regis. They operate from 7.30am until 5.30pm all year round. The provider accepts funding for children aged two, three and four years of age. There are seven members of staff, four of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications.

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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 her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector and manager carried out a learning walk across all areas of the setting to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum is organised. n One joint observation was carried out by the inspector and manager to observe the quality of teaching. n The inspector held discussions with children, staff and parents at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation. This included staff suitability checks and policies and procedures. n A leadership meeting was held with the inspector and manager.

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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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