Jungle Cubs And Jungle Giants Cic

Inspection of Jungle Cubs And Jungle Giants Cic The School House, Wetheringsett Primary School, Church Street, Wetheringsett, Suffolk IP14 5PJ

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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

The nursery is set up to feel like home with comfy armchairs to relax in and soft lighting. The atmosphere is calm, and children enjoy their time at nursery, seeking others to play with.

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The provision is good

The children are naturally inquisitive and take the opportunity to explore the many different interesting objects within the rooms and outdoors. For example, they enjoy experimenting with metal and china teapots to listen to the different sound they make when a spoon knocks against them. Pallets are creatively used to present resources at different heights and can be changed to suit the children attending. Children confidently make choices about what they play with and are at ease as they happily transport resources from room to room. They enjoy looking at themselves in mirrors and other shiny surfaces, and younger children begin to recognise themselves.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well; staff support them to share and take turns. Children develop good manners as staff role model and encourage politeness by reminding children to say please and thank you, rewarding them with praise when they do.

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The provision is good

Healthy habits are promoted through the routines of the day. For example, children know to wash their hands prior to eating. They are developing an understanding of healthy foods through planned activities and can try a range of foods at snack time. Children enjoy the outdoors and delight in chasing the bubbles outside.

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n Staff pride themselves on knowing the children well. They understand the importance of attachment and are readily available to offer support. As a result, children regularly seek an adult for a cuddle or ask for help. n Each member of staff takes responsibility to plan a range of exciting activities so that children develop their learning and understanding. However, for the youngest children, staff do not always target the area that makes the most difference and provide firm foundations for their future learning. Children's progress is carefully documented, and is recorded on an online journal and shared with parents for their comments. n Staff value parents' views and input. On a termly basis, parents update staff about their children's interests and development so staff can incorporate the information into the planning. For example, some children like vehicles and are interested in how they move. One activity they thoroughly enjoy is to push their

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cars down a plank of wood and watch how far they roll. Children really engage which demonstrates their concentration. n Staff model play and effectively introduce mathematical language. For example,

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19 August 2021 children excitedly count to five before pushing their car and are encouraged to use comparative language, such as more or less, to measure which car went further. n The nursery is set up to creatively use every part of it. For example, staff add soft furnishings in the space under the stairs so that children can enjoy some quiet time and a book in a cosy area. n Snack and lunch are social times. Staff skilfully interact with children. They ask open-ended questions and are careful to allow the children time to think of their answer. n Children develop good physical skills by using ride-on toys and balance bikes, where they practise using their bodies to move quickly. Staff scaffold their learning and demonstrate how to use a resource. For example, a member of staff shows a child how to roll play dough on the table using a rolling pin. n There are highly effective systems in place to monitor and support staff's

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practice. Staff benefit from regular supervisions, peer observations and an annual appraisal. All staff are actively involved in helping new staff to develop. Training is a priority and courses are selected that enhance staff's skills and promote children's learning. n Staff work well with other professionals, such as the local authority, speech and language therapists and health visitors, to provide appropriate support for children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Managers have robust recruitment and vetting procedures. Inductions are well established to help staff to settle in quickly. Ongoing suitability procedures are in place and are effective. Staff understand their role in protecting children from potential abuse. They have all attended training and know how to identify, and report concerns about a child. Contact numbers for relevant agencies are displayed for quick access. Staff complete daily checks and risk assessments to ensure the premises and outdoor area are safe and secure.

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n support staff to focus more precisely on helping younger children to continue to develop the essential skills needed for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2524855 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10202174 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 34 Number of children on roll 42 Name of registered person Jungle Cubs & Jungle Giants CIC

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reference number

Telephone number 01449 766274 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Jungle Cubs and Jungle Giants CiC registered in 2019. They are a community interest company operating from the Wetheringsett Primary School site. The provision operates all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 4.30pm on a Monday and Tuesday and 7.30am until 4pm on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The nursery employs seven members of staff. Of these, one has an appropriate qualification at level 6, one at level 5, two at level 3 and the remaining staff are unqualified. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 provider and the inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed their curriculum and what it is that they want their children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The provider and the inspector carried out a joint observation together. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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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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