Rks Brightsparks At Lupset

Inspection of Rks Brightsparks At Lupset Jubilee Hall Community Centre, Townley Road, Wakefield, Yorkshire WF2 8NS

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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 flourish in this exceptionally nurturing and well-resourced environment. Most children rush in, eagerly removing their coats and are excited for their learning to begin. Staff give less-confident children cuddles and reassuring words. This helps children to settle quickly, and to feel safe and secure in this setting. Older children talk about the woodland fires that they have seen on the television. They construct fire engines, talking animatedly about the different parts of the machines they are building. Children know that they need space for the driver and firemen. They attach hoses to the construction, and build ladders for the firemen to climb. This demonstrates children's growing awareness of the world around them.

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The provision is good

Children learn to care for the natural environment. They automatically put waste fruit and peelings from their snack into the compost bin. Children know that the compost will be used to help them to grow more vegetables and flowers. Children of all ages behave exceptionally well. They show high levels of respect for each other and for adults. For example, children happily welcome others into their ongoing play, eager to share resources. This develops children's self-esteem, as they understand that they are valued and their contributions are essential.

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need to do better?

n The management team and staff are exceptionally passionate about their role. They have high ambitions for every child to develop a love of learning and achieve to the best of their abilities. Staff visit children in their homes to help them settle into the nursery quickly. They talk to parents about their children's interests and their development. This enables staff to support children's learning from the very moment they begin in the nursery. n Staff are skilled storytellers. They know to give children time to look at the pictures and ask questions. Children are confident to bring resources into the group, knowing that staff will value their contributions to the story. This supports children's confidence and self-esteem, and fosters their love of books. n Children in receipt of funding are very well supported. Staff target funding to meet children's identified needs. For example, they realised some children had

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never been on public transport. Staff used funding to take children on the local bus. Children re-enact this experience in the nursery, using their imaginations to create their own storyline. They work together to decide where to go on their journey and who will be the driver. n Staff are highly knowledgeable about the needs of children who may need extra support. They work in close partnership with a wide range of other professionals to ensure that children and their families get the targeted help they need. n Parents are exceptionally complimentary of the service which the nursery provides. Parents are delighted with the progress that their children make in

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21 July 2022 their learning and development. They comment that staff 'go above and beyond' to help their children and that 'nothing is too much trouble'. n Staff are mindful of the impact that changes can have on children's development. As such, the management team and staff have developed very strong links with local schools. For example, teachers visit the nursery to meet children and talk about their development. This enables a consistent approach to children's care and learning as children enter the next phase of their development. n The management team and staff have a clear vision for future developments at the nursery. For example, they discuss the recent changes that have been made to the indoor environment to give children more space to move around. n All staff know to speak to children slowly, give them time to respond and use the correct pronunciation. However, staff do not consistently extend children's

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vocabulary when they play or during routines. For example, they do not use all opportunities as they arise to introduce new words into children's vocabulary. n Children show high levels of independence and a good understanding of their own self-care needs. For example, they know to wash their hands before eating and after being outdoors. At snack time, children are determined to pour their own drinks and cut their own fruit. However, while staff provide children with healthy snacks, they do not use this these times to deepen children's understanding of healthy eating.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have a good understanding of the procedures to follow to ensure the welfare of children in their care. The management team ensures that all staff attend regular safeguarding training and are kept up to date with current safeguarding legislation. There are rigorous and robust recruitment procedures in place. The management team has thorough performance management systems in place to identify staff's training needs and review the quality of practice.

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n support children's communication and language skills further, such as by introducing new words into children's vocabulary n develop children's understanding of healthy eating further to help them understand how they can keep themselves fit and well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2552088 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10215763 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person Rksbrightsparks Partnership

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reference number

Telephone number 07838345498 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Rks Brightsparks At Lupset registered in 2019 and is located in Wakefield. The nursery employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, one member of staff holds qualified teacher status, two hold qualifications at level 3 and one at level 2. The nursery opens during term time from 8.45am until 3.15pm, Monday to Friday. It 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 inspector completed a learning walk together. They observed activities in the indoor and outdoor learning environments used by children. n The inspector observed a focused activity and evaluated this with the manager. n The inspector spoke with the management team, staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n Evidence of staff's qualifications and the suitability of all those working in the setting was checked by the inspector. n The verbal and written views and opinions of parents were taken into account by the inspector. n Children's records were looked at by the inspector, along with a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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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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