CHILD FIRST WELBECK

Inspection of CHILD FIRST WELBECK Poultry Lodge, Welbeck, Worksop S80 3LR

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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 enjoy learning about nature from knowledgeable staff. They say excitedly, 'gardening, yay!' as staff explain that they will be planting strawberries. Staff introduce the names of the parts of plants, such as describing and naming the roots. They encourage children to use equipment on their own, while helping children understand how to do this safely. Children use scissors skilfully to cut parts off plants. They follow instructions to take their time from staff, who supervise them closely to ensure they remain safe. Children develop a good understanding of the world. They correctly answer questions and demonstrate their knowledge as they explain plants need sunshine and water to grow.

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The provision is good

Children build strong relationships with staff and their peers. Younger children are given prompt reassurance when they are unsure about visitors. They receive cuddles from familiar staff, who sing their favourite songs, helping them settle quickly back into their play. Older children are confident to speak to staff and new people. They ask why the visitors are there and then happily explain to them that they are playing with their friends. Children in the pre-school room show care for others. They pass the serving spoon on to other children once they have finished using it.

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need to do better?

n Leaders demonstrate clear thinking with regard to the knowledge and skills they want children to learn. They consider children's interests and how they can expand on their experiences. Leaders use staff observations to identify areas of learning children most need support. Staff generally support children's progress across the different areas of learning. However, not all staff have a clear enough focus on what each child needs to learn next, to help them progress even further. n Staff support children's communication and language development well. They use toy animals and hand signs to help babies learn single words such as 'cow'. Staff provide commentary as children scoop up soil. They sing songs with repetitive words and actions. Two-year-old children love singing along and copying the actions. Staff introduce more complex words such as 'appointment'. They repeat the correct pronunciation when children try to say new words.

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n Children are learning to play alongside others nicely. Staff are good role models, as they demonstrate using good manners when thanking children for their help. They remind two-year-old children that they need to take turns with the musical instruments. Children listen to staff instructions well; they show their understanding as they wait two minutes for their turn with a train. n Staff encourage children to be independent. One-year-old children learn to drink out of a cup on their own. They receive lots of praise and encouragement,

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31 March 2022 despite spilling some as they try. Two-year-old children wash and dry their hands following clear instructions from staff. They put the paper towel in the bin when they have finished. Pre-school children fill up watering cans, using taps outside, to water plants. n Parents say the nursery is brilliant. They like the outdoor experiences children receive, such as meeting lambs and growing vegetables in the allotment. Parents appreciate daily updates about their child's day. They feel staff really help children settle when they start attending. Parents share that their children have made good progress since being at the nursery. However, staff do not always provide clear information to parents about how to support children's learning at home. n Staff help children learn about people in society who help us and how some support our good health. They play doctors with children, asking them how they

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think they can help a poorly doll. Children understand that medicine might help. Staff extend children's knowledge by explaining that medicine helps lower their temperature if this is too high. n Leaders support children that may need further help with their development effectively. They seek advice and support from other professionals promptly. Leaders develop a plan alongside professionals and parents, and review children's progress regularly.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders have a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. They know the signs that raise concerns about children's welfare and when to make referrals to safeguarding agencies. Leaders provide staff with training regarding safeguarding. They ask staff questions regularly to test their knowledge. Staff are clear on safeguarding procedures, for example what to do if a child arrives with an injury, and who to contact if they have concerns. Leaders put in place clear procedures for risk assessments, which are understood by staff. They identify any risks and put in place appropriate measures to keep children safe.

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should:

n improve staff planning of learning so there is more focus on what individual children know and need to learn next n improve clarity of ideas shared with parents to support children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2622757 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10213242 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 90 Number of children on roll 100 Name of registered person Child 1st Properties Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01909530932 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

CHILD FIRST WELBECK re-registered in 2021 and is situated in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. The nursery employs 17 members of childcare staff. Of these, nine hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, four hold a level 4 qualification, one holds a level 5 and one holds a level 6. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am 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 setting 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 setting. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. 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 The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the manager. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the

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suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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