Toy Box Nursery Scunthorpe Limited

Inspection of Toy Box Nursery Scunthorpe Limited Ashby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN16 1AA

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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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Since the last inspection, leaders have reflected on the curriculum and made significant improvements to the way in which they teach. Children are highly engaged in learning about insects. Staff skilfully provide a wide range of learning opportunities relating to this interest. They show curiosity in their environment, hunting for ladybirds in the garden. They concentrate well on activities that they have chosen for themselves, as well as adult-led activities. As a result, they make good progress across all areas of learning.

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The provision is good

Children's communication and language skills are well supported. Babies happily babble during play. Adults repeat the sounds they make and model single words, such as 'star'. Staff repeat children's sentences, using the correct pronunciation. They use stories to introduce new words. Children confidently talk about their learning, saying 'If it has a shell, it's a snail'. They are developing a good understanding of the world around them.

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The provision is good

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders have recognised that some children need more help to separate from their parents. When new children start at the setting, they are allocated a key person. Their key person gets to know them and their family well. Additional visits and settling-in sessions are offered. Children form good bonds with their key person and settle quickly, meaning they are ready to learn.

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n Leaders regularly observe staff and give them feedback. They plan staff training that improves the quality of education provided. Leaders explain the curriculum goals they have for children, and how these are broken down to smaller steps. For example, babies are encouraged to explore their food with their hands. They develop the small-muscle skills they need to put the food to their mouths. Older children gradually learn to use a spoon. This builds to using a knife and fork to confidently feed themselves. n Staff talk to parents and observe children to find out what children already know and can do. Activities are planned to meet their next steps in learning. As a result, children are given the right amount of challenge to make good progress. Staff tell parents how they can share their children's learning at home. For example, they talk about the 'rhyme of the week'. n Children who speak English as an additional language are supported to develop

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both their home language and their emerging spoken English. When welcoming children to the session, staff sing 'hello' in the different languages of the children who attend. They use online translation services and ask parents about key words in children's home languages. As a result, children are building their confidence in using both languages as they play.

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5 July 2022 n Children make good progress in their physical development. They move along obstacle courses with confidence. Staff recognise when some children are nervous about climbing. They alter the height of the step ladder. They give children instructions on how to keep themselves safe. Consequently, children develop the confidence they need to challenge their own physical skills. They exclaim, 'I did it!', showing pride in their achievements. n Children behave well. They are respectful and say 'please' and 'thank you'. When they are upset, staff reassure them. Staff help them to manage conflicts with their friends. However, staff do not always name children's emotions or talk to them about how their friends may feel. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff adapt activities and routines to take account of their individual needs. For example, children who find whole-group activities difficult are given individual

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support. As a result, they do not miss out on any learning opportunities and make the good progress of which they are capable. n Additional funding is used well to support children's individual needs. Early years pupil premium funding is used to purchase sensory toys. Children play with these during adult-led activities. This helps them to stay calm and sit with their friends. As a result, they are developing their concentration and social skills. n Children are supported to develop their independence. Toddlers watch in the mirror as they clean their face. Children wash their hands independently and staff help them to learn about germs. Older children prepare snack for their friends, peeling and cutting fruit.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues. They outline a range of possible signs that a child might be vulnerable to abuse. They understand local safeguarding procedures, including what they must do if they have concerns about a child. They know that they must report any allegations against a member of staff to the local authority designated officer. Leaders provide regular safeguarding training. They check that staff's safeguarding knowledge and understanding are kept up to date. Leaders put into practice safe recruitment procedures. They check that staff are suitable to work with children.

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n further strengthen the good teaching practices by naming children's emotions, so that they are even more able to understand and manage their own feelings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482982 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 10204147 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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Total number of places 36 Number of children on roll 56 Name of registered person Toy Box Nursery Scunthorpe Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01724 857126 Date of previous inspection 21 July 2021

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Information about this early years setting

Toy Box Nursery Scunthorpe Limited registered in 2015. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff. All staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year. 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 The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The deputy 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. n The deputy manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity. n The inspector spoke to 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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