Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Shropshire

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children arrive at the setting happy and enthusiastic to learn. The professional and friendly manager makes parents and children feel welcome. Children are very well settled and form exceptionally secure emotional bonds with their key person and staff. All children thrive and make rapid progress in their learning and development. Early intervention ensures that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the personalised support they need.

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The provision is outstanding

Children display high levels of concentration and remain at their chosen activity for long periods of time. Children form strong friendships. They happily chat together and suggest ideas to keep their play going. Children's behaviour is impeccable. Older children help their younger friends to pour their own drinks during snack time. Children patiently wait for their turn to use resources and are considerate of each others feelings.

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The provision is outstanding

Outdoor learning is given an exceptionally high priority for children as part of their everyday routine. Children develop superb independence and physical skills. Older children skilfully ride bicycles. They demonstrate expert balance and coordination and are careful not to bump into their friends. Children follow their curiosity and natural impulses to explore. Children are well supervised. They enjoy climbing the trees in the garden and have a clear understanding of the rules and boundaries of the setting, while they manage and assess risk.

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The provision is outstanding

Children take part in outings in the village where they visit the local library and join organised groups for the elderly. They have excellent opportunities to learn about festivals and cultures that are different from their own. Children learn to respect and value the similarities and differences of others and what makes them unique.

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n The very experienced manager and staff work exceptionally well together and there is a real sense of family. The manager is highly knowledgeable and has a clear vision for excellence. She meticulously plans a broad, varied and challenging curriculum that builds on children's knowledge and skills in a sequential way. The manager ensures staff receive focused and effective professional development opportunities that enhance their already superb practice. n Parent partnerships are well established and are highly effective in enhancing children's learning at home and at the setting. The manager seeks the views of parents, which she uses to ensure that she makes continuous improvements at the setting. Parent testimonials are highly complementary. They praise the outstanding care and learning opportunities their children receive.

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7 July 2022 n Staff use their knowledge and skills extremely well in ensuring children receive purposeful learning and high-quality interactions. Staff use sign language and engage children in meaningful conversations, extending their vocabulary and sentence building. n Staff foster children's love of books exceptionally well. They make stories come to life as they read with great animation and intonation. For example, children listen intently to the popular story about a boy and a beanstalk. They actively participate in the story and make predictions on what might happen next. The use of imaginative props and resources further enhances children's enjoyment. n Staff use books to develop all aspects of learning throughout the setting. Older children safely and confidently use a sharp knife to cut up green beans into small pieces. Younger children use their fine motor skills to add blue and yellow powder paint to a large bowl. They carefully add water and mix the colours

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together. Children excitedly exclaim they have 'made the colour green'. They use paint brushes and rollers with dexterity as they work together to paint a picture of a beanstalk, following on from the story. n Staff skilfully introduce mathematics and positional language to the children. For example, they follow instructions, such as stand next to, behind or in front of their friends. Children's learning is consolidated through revisiting activities, ensuring knowledge is embedded. n Staff are extremely nurturing and respond swiftly to children's needs. Staff get to know and appreciate children's individual personalities and their approach to learning. They celebrate children's achievements and special occasions that are important to them. This helps children to feel valued and boosts their self- esteem. n The manager has established extremely strong links with staff from the local schools. She shares key information about the children who are due to attend

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school, to ensure continuity in their care and learning. Children take part in visits to the local school before they start, to further support smooth transitions and ensure they are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff have an excellent understanding of how to keep children safe. They have an in-depth awareness of safeguarding issues that may affect children's well-being and welfare. Staff are extremely confident in the process of reporting child protection concerns and know how to identify possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. Children's safety is paramount. The manager and staff ensure all areas used by the children are safe and secure. Children have a strong understanding of how to keep themselves safe and are developing excellent skills for life.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2612406 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10204751 Type of provision Childcare on 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 24 Number of children on roll 37

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The setting registered in 2020. It is situated near Shrewsbury and operates as childcare on domestic premises. The setting operates all year round, from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The setting employs six members of staff, two of whom hold appropriate qualifications at level 2 and level 6. The manager, who is also registered as a childminder, holds an appropriate teaching qualification. She 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 The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the managers intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact that this is having on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the manager and staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at parents written testimonials during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of the manager, staff and household members.

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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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Inspection activities

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