City Road Community Childcare

Inspection of City Road Community Childcare 720 City Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire S2 1GJ

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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 arrive at this caring and supportive setting, happy and eager to learn. They are greeted at the door by staff who know them well. Children separate from their carers with ease. Those that need a little reassurance are supported effectively. As a result, children are confident and content.

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The provision is good

Staff listen to what children are saying and encourage them to express their views and thoughts. They welcome children's ideas for activities, value these and facilitate them. For example, staff support children's interest in dinosaurs. They provide opportunities for children to explore this interest in a range of ways.

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The provision is good

Leaders and staff have high expectations and the same ambition for all children. Funding is spent thoughtfully. Children benefit from a curriculum that meets their needs. For example, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities explore the 'Sensory Den'. Intervention is put in place to support children's language and physical development. For example, 'Phonics Bear' and 'Kick' provide weekly sessions which the children thoroughly enjoy.

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The provision is good

Children approach their peers and staff readily and with affection. Staff swiftly recognise and meet children's needs, such as when they are tired or need a little reassurance. Children's behaviour throughout the nursery is good. They listen when appropriate. For example, at the 'Phonics Bear' session, children concentrate well and participate in the activity.

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need to do better?

n Children are keen, motivated learners. They play happily and independently. They show good levels of cooperation when playing with their peers. Staff ensure children are excited by their learning. As a result, children make good progress. n The setting is well resourced and children explore the environment confidently. There is a small range of resources reflecting the diversity of life in modern Britain. However, these are not enough to ensure all children develop a positive attitude to their individuality. As a result, not all children are able to represent themselves during play. n Children develop their independence and like to take responsibility for small tasks. For example, they put on their coats and shoes, and they are keen to help clean the tables after mealtimes. However, staff do not always encourage younger children to extend their independence skills. For instance, they complete tasks that children are capable of trying to do for themselves.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and staff give the development of children's language skills high priority. Staff use every opportunity to model speaking and introduce new vocabulary.

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need to do better?

14 June 2022 The routine use of Makaton supports all children with language and communication skills. n Children are becoming well prepared for starting school. They are developing good social skills and, as they get older, form friendships with their peers. Babies play comfortably beside each other and have close bonds with the staff who care for them. n Children are beginning to manage their own feelings and behaviour. Staff sensitively support them to understand how these impact on others. However, staff do not always take appropriate action to support those children who struggle to regulate their emotions. This does not support those children's well- being. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents comment positively on the care and attention that their children receive. Staff ensure that parents are kept well informed about their children's learning. They speak with parents at arrival and collection times, and share a wealth of photos and information via a dedicated

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app. n Leaders have a good understanding of the setting's strengths and areas of development. Staff are well supported and attend training for their continued professional development. They speak highly of the manager and the support she offers to them. n Children have lots of opportunities to develop their problem-solving skills. Staff support children's mathematical development well. For example, older children count and talk about the different shapes and sizes as they pretend to make cupcakes. Staff working with younger children continuously model mathematical language. They count as children build towers, talking about size as children explore objects. Children enjoy singing number songs and rhymes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff induction and ongoing meetings ensure that staff's knowledge of safeguarding procedures is secure. Staff complete regular safeguarding training and have access to a wide range of safeguarding information within the setting. They can identify if a child is at risk of possible harm. They know where to report any concerns they may have about a child in their care. Regular risk assessments are carried out to ensure children are safe and secure. Staff understand the importance of early intervention and ensure that any referrals are made swiftly. This ensures that children's safety and well-being remain paramount.

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should:

n extend opportunities for children to reflect on their differences and to

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14 June 2022 understand what makes them unique, helping them to develop a positive attitude to their individuality n strengthen staff's knowledge of appropriate action to take when supporting children who are struggling to regulate their behaviour n offer younger children further opportunities to develop their independence by consistently allowing them to carry out more tasks for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2572827 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10226039 Type of provision Childcare on non-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 136 Number of children on roll 136 Name of registered person City Road Community Childcare Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01142399868 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

City Road Community Childcare registered in 2020. The setting employs 17 members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an early years qualification at level 6, eight hold qualifications at level 3, with five staff at level 2. The setting is open Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 8am 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 The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. 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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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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