Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Southwark

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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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 happy to attend this home-from-home setting and confidently say goodbye at the front door. They receive a warm and friendly welcome from the caring staff, settle quickly and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. Staff are extremely attentive to children's individual needs. They provide regular cuddles, recognise when children feel tired or hungry and offer reassurance. This helps children to develop strong attachments and supports their emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

Children develop strong independence skills from an early age. For example, staff encourage babies to feed themselves with spoons and wash their hands. Toddlers practise putting on and taking off their shoes and help with tasks. Older children self-register on arrival and show a positive attitude to their learning. Children make choices in their play and show perseverance when presented with challenges.

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The provision is good

Children understand the rules and copy staff as they role model positive behaviour. Staff have high expectations for children and show respect. Children benefit from the setting's ethos to be inclusive and teach the importance of diversity. They are supported to embrace the wide range of different cultures and languages within the setting and local community. This increases children's understanding and respect for others and teaches them to value what makes them unique.

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need to do better?

n Staff plan and deliver a well-organised curriculum which offers a broad range of activities. They build on children's existing skills and interests, which allows children to practise and consolidate their learning. Effective assessments ensure any gaps are quickly identified. This ensures all children make good progress from their starting points. n Staff place a high priority on children's communication and language skills, including children who speak English as an additional language. Staff listen to children, introduce new vocabulary and engage in conversations. Staff babble with babies, repeat words and use facial expressions. Older children listen to stories with enthusiasm and confidently respond with their own ideas. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents speak highly of the setting and the good progress their children are making, especially with their language and independence. Staff add regular updates on children's progress to the family

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app. They identify children's next steps and share ideas to continue learning at home and support continuity. n Children have good opportunities to develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles. They visit the park and use equipment to increase their balance and coordination. Children copy exercises and practise yoga to develop their muscles. They understand the importance of drinking water to stay hydrated.

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need to do better?

20 June 2022 Children eat nutritious cooked meals prepared on site. Staff promote good hygiene routines and oral health. n The manager is passionate and ambitious about providing good-quality care and education. Effective systems are used for staff supervision, identifying further training and monitoring. The manager and staff evaluate their practice and seek feedback from children and parents to make improvements. However, this is not always consistent to enable all parents to share their views. n Staff teach children about their emotions and encourage their social skills. As a result, children develop strong friendships with their peers. Staff highlight children's achievements and display their work, which helps to raise their self- worth. Children behave exceptionally well. They are kind and take turns when playing games. Children learn to share resources and show self-control. Staff provide regular praise and reinforce good manners.

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n Children are eager to participate in activities and show good concentration and imagination. Staff engage and skilfully weave mathematical concepts and language into children's play. Babies sing number rhymes and play with cars. Toddlers learn about senses, explore with water and fill and empty containers. Older children identify shapes, paint numbers and match and count to increase their thinking skills. n Staff support children to learn about keeping themselves safe when using resources and equipment. Children hold hands with staff on trips and learn about road safety and the need to wear sun cream. However, staff do not support children to understand the potential safety risks when using technology.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

All staff have completed safeguarding training including the 'Prevent duty'. They have a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm or abuse. Staff understand the importance of following procedures to report any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The manager has robust recruitment procedures in place and ongoing suitability checks to ensure all staff can work with children. Staff use risk assessments to ensure the environment is safe and maintain ratios. Staff and children regularly practise evacuation procedures, so they know what to do in an emergency.

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should:

n build on communication with all parents to ensure their feedback contributes to the setting's evaluation. n help children gain an early understanding of online safety and know when they might be at risk as their use of technology increases in the future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2527012 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10215069 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 32

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Angels registered in 2019 to provide childcare on domestic premises. The setting is based in Southwark, and operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm for 51 weeks a year. It employs 10 staff, nine of whom work with the children. Six staff hold childcare qualifications at level 2 and above. The setting provides funded early education 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 setting. n The manager and the inspector carried out a learning walk together to discuss the manager's intentions for children's learning. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation and discussed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents and children and took account of their views. n The inspector held discussions with the manager and staff during the inspection. The manager shared how she evaluates her practice. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including paediatric first aid, qualifications, insurance and suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

20 June 2022 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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20 June 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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