Shining Stars

Inspection of Shining Stars Western Community Primary School, Rutland Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear NE28 8QL

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are confident learners. They benefit from a good curriculum that helps them to prepare well for future learning. Children form excellent friendships with each other. They settle quickly and show that they feel safe and secure in the care of the nurturing staff team. Children are independent learners and have access to a wealth of resources. They engage well in activities on offer and show an eagerness to learn. For example, children join in with stories and rhymes. They show enthusiasm as they eagerly repeat familiar rhymes and guess what the characters might like to eat. Children join in with counting how many pieces of fruit the character eats. They use words such as 'cocoon' and show good memory recall. Staff use puppets and props to help children develop their imaginative skills. Children regularly dress up and participate in pretend play activities. They add small candles to pretend cakes made with dough and laugh as staff pretend it is

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The provision is good

Children talk about various marks they make as they play. For instance, they talk about different shapes they can see as they move their fingers through trays of dried rice. Furthermore, children use a range of pens, pencils and paper as well as dough to make marks. This helps to develop children's early writing skills.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and staff identify what children need to learn next. They observe children and make accurate assessments of what they know and can do. Staff work closely with teachers to identify what skills children need to learn for school. They encourage children to develop their self-care skills and independence. For instance, children learn to put on their own coats and shoes ready for outdoor play. n Staff encourage children to use mathematical language as they play. Children are encouraged to count and recognise shape and numbers. They learn to recognise full and empty and use words, such as 'heavy', during sand play games. This helps to promote children's mathematical understanding. n Children behave well and show respect for others. For instance, children work together on chosen tasks, share and take turns. Staff offer regular praise as children play. They have created a 'positive behaviour rainbow' and help children

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to move their photo across the rainbow as a recognition for the work that they have done. This helps to promote children's self-esteem. n Partnership working is a strength of the setting. Staff regularly communicate with other parents and other professionals to help to support children during their time at the setting. Parents compliment staff on their regular updates about their children's development. Staff gather a wealth of information from parents when children first start at the setting. This includes information about

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need to do better?

21 January 2022 what children know and can already do. This helps staff to identify what children need to learn next. n Leaders complete supervision sessions with staff. They identify the strengths of the setting and recognise some areas for development. However, due to recent changes in the management team, they need time to embed their vision into practice to help them focus on more precise areas for improvement. n Children are provided with healthy choices during snack and mealtimes. They demonstrate a good understanding of what food is healthy for our bodies and the importance of taking care of our teeth. Children talk to staff about different foods during role-play games as they pretend to serve dinner. This helps to promote children's understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. n Children use magnifying glasses during outdoor play. They investigate under tree stumps to find insects. Children share their excitement with others when

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need to do better?

they discover a centipede in the garden. This helps to promote children's understanding of the natural world. However, there are less opportunities for children to strengthen their understanding of the wider world. For example, learning the differences and similarities between themselves and others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders have robust recruitment checks and induction procedures in place. This means that those working with children remain suitable. Leaders ensure staff receive regular safeguarding training. Staff are vigilant and supervise children well. They understand the possible indicators of abuse. Staff understand their responsibilities to report any concerns about the welfare of a child in their care. There are clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place. Staff are aware of the whistle-blowing procedure and leaders understand how to report any concerns about staff's practice. Leaders have robust procedures in place for visitors. The setting is very secure. This means that no unauthorised person can enter the property.

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should:

n review the evaluation of the setting to precisely identify gaps in the provision and swiftly address areas for development n enhance children's understanding of the wider world and build on ways for children to learn the differences between themselves and others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467413 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10220501 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 32 Number of children on roll 80 Name of registered person Good Time Childcare Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07546512311 Date of previous inspection 5 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Shining Stars registered in 2013. The provider employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds early years professional status, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 5, one at level 4 and seven hold appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The setting opens Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm term time only. It also provides before- and after-school care. Sessions are from 7.30am until 8.50am and 3.30pm until 6pm. The setting receives funding to provide free 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 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 Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at the setting. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. 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.

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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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