Kiddiwinks Day Nursery (Blackburn) Limited

Inspection of Kiddiwinks Day Nursery (Blackburn) Limited 1 Beechwood Cottages, Roman Road, BLACKBURN BB1 2LB

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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 happy to attend the nursery. They cheerfully wave goodbye to their parents and are excited to start their day. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, parents leave their children at the door, where their key person greets them. This has had a positive impact on children's independence. For example, they confidently organise their own belongings and put their slippers on ready to explore. All children have support to make choices throughout the day. This helps them to grow in confidence and promotes high levels of engagement in learning.

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The provision is good

Children have strong attachments with staff, seeking them out to show them what they are doing, or to enjoy a cuddle. They enjoy listening to stories and singing songs with the enthusiastic staff. Children benefit from staff's good support during play. Staff talk to children about what they are doing and make gentle suggestions to introduce new skills. In the construction area, staff help children use photographs of landmarks to inspire their builds. Children use their imaginative skills well as they use their model to act out scenes from well-known films.

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The provision is good

Children excitedly go outside at different times of the day. They develop their physical skills as they reach and pull themselves up on the climbing frame. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour and calmly support them to interact kindly as they play. For example, they assist children to line up and take turns with the resources.

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need to do better?

n Staff know their key children well. They regularly observe what children know and can do. Staff identify what each child needs to learn next. They collaborate weekly to organise learning opportunities that reflect these needs. The manager regularly evaluates the children's progress with their key person. She monitors progress, looking for gaps in development. Where gaps are identified, staff plan focused activities to help children catch up. However, staff do not always consider how much impact this has on children's learning. n Communication and language development is a key focus. The manager has completed specific training in this area. She now works with staff to develop their skills in supporting children's language development. Staff use flash cards and pictures with younger children to build their vocabulary. They talk to the children about what they are doing and ask them open questions. Older children

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name words that begin with a certain sound each day. Children are increasingly confident communicators. However, not all children use the new words regularly in play and interactions with staff. Therefore, they cannot always recall words when answering questions. n Parents say that staff are accommodating and responsive. They feel supported

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28 February 2022 and informed about what their children are learning through online learning journals. Parents use these journals to send in pictures of what their child is doing outside of nursery. Staff use this to talk to children about where they have been, or to plan activities. For example, staff ask the children about their weekend and reference the pictures to promote discussion. Children smile as they remember and delight in telling staff what they have seen. n Leaders focus on the well-being of staff and children. They offer a range of activities, such as drama and yoga, to give children opportunities that they may not otherwise have. The committed leader sources teachers to visit the nursery weekly. This enables staff and children to relax and learn new skills alongside each other. In addition, children go on the nursery minibus to visit the woods and take part in swimming lessons. They develop their physical skills and learn

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need to do better?

about the differences between these environments and where they live. n The caring staff have created a warm and inclusive setting where all children are welcomed and celebrated. They work with outside agencies to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities can fully access the learning opportunities that nursery offers. Leaders work with the staff team to create an environment that celebrates similarities and differences. Staff read stories to children about making friends and what makes everyone unique. Children think about differences in appearance and learn that they can be friends with everyone.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. They feel supported by the manager and able to discuss any concerns for children's welfare. Concerns are followed up promptly. Staff are well trained in all areas of safeguarding, including how to identify signs that children are being exposed to extremist views. They know how to record concerns and/or incidents and who to contact for advice. What children say is important to staff. Each day, they ask children how they are feeling and help them link experiences to feelings. Children know that staff will ask them about what they have done outside of nursery and take time to listen to them.

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should:

n consider more precisely the impact of planned activities on children's learning to check progress against intended learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434716 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10219758 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 91 Number of children on roll 82 Name of registered person Kiddiwinks Day Nursery (Blackburn) Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01254694604 Date of previous inspection 19 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Kiddiwinks Day Nursery (Blackburn) Limited registered in 2011. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff. Of these, eight hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The manager holds early years professional status and qualified teacher status. The nursery opens Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm. 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 Parents shared their view of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector completed a joint observation of a small-group activity with the deputy manager. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the safeguarding policy and training certificates. She reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the manager. The inspector assessed the impact of the learning opportunities staff provide for children, including the quality of their interactions.

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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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