Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement 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

Children are warmly greeted by staff as they arrive at this homely and friendly setting. Since reopening following a temporary closure during the COVID-19 pandemic, parents do not come inside the setting. Children are happy to say goodbye outside and staff use children's interests and play ideas to help them quickly settle at the start of the day. Staff provide a safe and secure environment. Children behave well and staff support them to follow the golden rules, such as kind hands. Older children use resources such as sand timers to help them manage their own behaviour and understand that they sometimes need to take turns.

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The provision requires improvement

The curriculum has a strong focus on communication and language. Children are confident to choose the resources they want to use and seek adult support if they need it. For example, younger children pick books they want staff to read to them and bring musical instruments to visitors to play together. Staff plan activities to promote learning and link these to celebrations, such as Halloween. However, sometimes, staff don't understand what children need to learn next, which means activities do not always meet the children's learning needs. This does not support children to achieve as well as they could in some areas of learning.

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need to do better?

n Staff model language well. They use planned and spontaneous opportunities to introduce a rich and varied vocabulary to the children. Children use new words they have learned, such as 'squelch', or repeat back those modelled by an adult. However, the curriculum is not as well sequenced in other areas of learning, such as mathematics. This impacts on the quality of experiences offered to children and their ability to move on in their understanding of counting. n Staff chose stories and books carefully to meet the interests and needs of the children. Younger children explore sensory board books and know how to turn the pages. Older children excitedly join in with repeated refrains and actions as they use their finger as a wand to chant simple spells. n Children have daily opportunities to play outside. The garden area provides a range of equipment for children to develop their physical skills and coordination.

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Older children enjoy using the balance bikes and trikes. Staff help them to make obstacle courses and take appropriate risks. However, they do not provide similar high-quality opportunities and support for the youngest children, to develop their large and small motor skills when outside. n Children understand the routines of the day and respond quickly to staff requests. They use the visual timetables to help them to move from one activity to another. For children who need additional support, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, staff use individual resources and targeted instructions to help them understand what is happening next.

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29 October 2021 n Staff work closely with parents. They are available to help when children are gaining new skills, such as potty training. Parents appreciate the daily updates, which help them to support their child's learning at home. n The manager understands the importance of developing children's self-care and independence skills. She has prepared dental packs to go home to support daily toothbrushing. Staff encourage children to wash their hands independently. n Children have opportunities to learn about the wider world. 'All about me' books and multi-cultural toys help them to notice similarities and differences between themselves and other families. Children learn about caring for animals. They help prepare food each day for the chickens in the garden. n The manager engages in training to improve her understanding of aspects of the curriculum. She uses this knowledge to help staff develop their skills. Staff have

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need to do better?

opportunities to complete online training. However, arrangements for monitoring how well staff support the learning needs of all children to help them make better progress are not sufficiently established.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff are clear about the signs and symptoms of abuse and what to do if they have a concern about a child. The manager supports staff to continue to update their understanding of safeguarding issues and their responsibility to protect children. Staff are clear on the procedures to follow should they have concerns about the behaviour of a colleague or the manager. The manager communicates well with external agencies to ensure children and families receive the input they need. Staff ensure the areas are safe for children to play.

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should:

n develop the curriculum for mathematics, to help target teaching on what children need to learn next n make better use of the outdoor area to provide opportunities for babies and young children to develop their large and small motor skills n improve the arrangements for monitoring staff practice to ensure staff support all children's learning and developmental needs effectively, to help children make good or more rapid progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2529652 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10208417 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 30

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Bugs Childcare registered in 2019. It is located in Bournemouth, Dorset. The setting offers care from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The owner is qualified to level 3 in childcare and education. She employs six members of staff. Of these, three hold a recognised early years qualification at level 3. The setting provides free early education funding 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 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 manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. 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 Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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