Addingham Ducklings

Inspection of Addingham Ducklings Old Station Fisheries, 2-4 Old Station Way, Addingham, Ilkley, Yorkshire LS29 0LP

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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 safe and happy in this warm, welcoming and home-like setting. They have secure attachments with staff, who are kind, caring and nurturing. Children eagerly join in with the wide range of activities on offer and enjoy their time at the setting. They are able to test out their own thoughts and ideas as they play. They find new ways to do things and show high levels of engagement in activities of their own choosing. For example, children use various construction items to make a road with tunnels for the cars to drive along. They investigate how different tubes connect together and begin to explore mathematical concepts, such as size, shape and patterns. Staff have high expectations for all children's learning and development. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well to achieve to their full potential. Staff work closely with parents, other professionals and other settings that children attend, to give children the help

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The provision is good

Children are well behaved and polite. They know what is expected of them and carefully follow the rules and boundaries that are in place. Staff teach children about respect and tolerance towards each other and living things. Children are friendly, social and outgoing individuals, who show positive attitudes towards their learning.

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need to do better?

n The setting is organised to support children to be curious and independent learners. Children have access to a wide range of resources, which they use around the room to enhance their play. For instance, children use a guidebook as they pretend to go on an adventure. Staff encourage them to use binoculars and describe what they can see. n Leaders and managers are experienced and knowledgeable about how children learn and develop. They use children's interests as a guide when planning experiences that are challenging and stimulating. They observe children as they play and extend children's thinking and learning through positive interactions. For example, following Halloween, children are interested in making potions in the mud kitchen. They use different tools and equipment as they develop their fine motor skills and muscles in their fingers. Staff use this as an opportunity to help children to develop their communication and language skills by introducing

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new words. n Children have access to a wide range of books and other materials in all areas of the room. This includes magazines, poetry, guidebooks, instruction manuals, fiction and non-fiction books. This helps children to develop a love of reading and supports their early literacy skills. n Children have plenty of opportunities to be active. They spend time outside

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3 November 2021 where they run around and climb and balance on nursery apparatus. This helps them to develop their physical skills and coordination. Children go for a daily walk to the local pre-school to collect their friends. On route they talk about what they can see in the environment and learn how to cross the road safely. n Mealtimes are a social occasion where children and staff come together. They happily talk about their experiences and interests. Staff use this routine to teach children about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. Children learn which foods are healthy and unhealthy and the affects these have on the body. n Leaders and managers reflect on the setting and the activities they provide for the children. They make changes to the environment to suit children's individual learning needs. For instance, fairy lights are used in the dining area to create a cosy and calm space for children to enjoy their meals in.

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need to do better?

n Staff say that leaders and managers are supportive. However, tools for monitoring staff performance, such as regular supervisions, are not fully embedded into practice to help staff to improve their knowledge and teaching skills further. n Partnerships with parents are good. Staff share what children are doing and learning through on online application and regular assessment updates. Parents speak very highly about the small and friendly setting. They praise the welcoming, friendly and dedicated staff. Parents say they are kept informed about their children's day. They can see the progress their children are making, especially in their confidence, independence and social skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders, managers and staff have good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. They are aware of the different types of abuse and what signs and symptoms might indicate a child is at risk of harm. Staff know the setting's policies and procedures well and what to do should they have any concerns about a child's safety or well-being. Risk assessments are completed regularly and help to keep children safe. Staff teach children about keeping safe and offer gentle reminders about potential hazards, such as the ground being slippery when it has been raining. This helps to prevent accidents and helps children to begin to manage their own risks.

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should:

n focus more sharply on support for staff to ensure they develop an even better knowledge of how to support children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2519669 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10205510 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 20 Number of children on roll 17 Name of registered person Addingham Ducklings Partnership

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reference number

Telephone number 07454221911 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Addingham Ducklings registered in 2019. The nursery employs three members of childcare staff, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 5pm. 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 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 provider led the inspector on a learning walk and told her about what they want children to learn at the setting. n The inspector read written feedback from parents to find out about their experiences in the setting. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The provider and the inspector conducted a joint observation and discussed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the provider, manager and staff throughout the inspection. She sampled records, such as documents relating to the suitability of those working with children, including qualifications and first aid.

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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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