Little Rascals Day Nursery (Barwick Rd)

Inspection of Little Rascals Day Nursery (Barwick Rd) Barwick Road, Crossgates, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS15 8RQ

p.1

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

p.1

The provision is good

Children arrive happy and eager to start their day. They are welcomed by friendly staff who offer comfort when needed. Children develop close attachments to staff and their key person, which helps children to feel safe and secure. They quickly become engaged in their play and show a positive attitude to their learning. Children are confident to approach staff for reassurance and they enjoy staff's positive interactions with them as they play.

p.2

The provision is good

The babies' environment is interesting and varied. They enjoy opportunities to climb safely on soft play and to crawl in a garden specifically designed for their age group. Toddlers spontaneously use found objects to represent other things. For example, they use a plastic banana as a phone. They place the banana to their ear and say 'hello'. Older children use their developing language to answer questions, express their opinions and share their ideas with their friends. For example, they describe the weather and discuss what they could do to stay cool in the sunshine. Children develop their fine-motor skills. For instance, during snack time they use tongs to pick up the pieces of fruit. As children play with the dough they use different actions, such as rolling, poking and patting. This helps them to gain the physical skills they need for writing.

p.2

need to do better?

n The management team have successfully addressed the action from the last inspection to ensure the safety and welfare of children who attend. They have refreshed safeguarding training for all staff and have reviewed and improved safeguarding procedures. n All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those in receipt of additional funding, receive a good quality of education. Staff plan and provide a broad range of interesting activities and experiences that target what children need to learn next. Children remain engaged and motivated in their play and learning. However, staff occasionally miss chances to extend older children's mathematical knowledge while they play. n Staff skilfully support children, and help them to progress well in their communication and language. Older children instigate and hold conversations with their peers and adults. Babies link action words to objects, such as saying

p.2

need to do better?

'drink' when they offer a cup to an adult. Toddlers copy words and phrases that they hear staff say. They know the sounds that different animals make. n Children are supported well to develop a love of books. They listen attentively as staff enthusiastically read stories to them. Staff provide cosy reading areas, where children handle books with care. However, on occasions, staff mispronounce the sounds of letters. This has the potential to hinder the development of children's future early reading skills.

p.2

need to do better?

25 July 2022 n Children thoroughly enjoy playing in the exciting outdoor area. They practise their physical skills as they learn to use a climbing frame. Children show perseverance as they develop their coordination and balance skills when using hula-hoops and wheeled toys. They learn about healthy lifestyles. Staff introduce discussions on foods that are good and not so good, and the impacts on their bodies and teeth. n Children's behaviour is good. They form respectful relationships with staff and their peers. Staff remind them daily of the nursery golden rules during circle time, and children show an understanding of these. Staff help children to develop their independence skills, as part of their preparation for going to school when the time comes. Children choose freely from toys, resources and books that are accessible in low-level storage units and shelves. They serve themselves at snack time and pour their own drinks.

p.2

need to do better?

n The management team place high priority on staff well-being. The staff team comment that they are happy at work and feel well supported both personally and professionally. The manager monitors staff practice and meets regularly with staff to identify further training needs. Staff access online training tailored around their interests. n Parents are very happy with the service that the nursery offers. They say that their children love attending, and talk about how staff have particularly helped children to become more confident in social situations. Parents compliment staff on the information they receive about what their children are learning and how they can support their learning at home.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The manager and staff understand their responsibilities to help ensure that they protect children from harm. All staff know signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is vulnerable to abuse. They understand the procedures they must follow if concerns arise about the welfare of a child. Staff know the procedures to report concerns about the conduct of a colleague and in the event of an allegation against a member of staff. Vetting and recruitment processes are robust to ensure all adults working with children are suitable. Staff routinely check all areas of the setting to make sure they are safe for children to use.

p.3

should:

n help staff to identify further opportunities to develop older children's understanding of numbers, counting and mathematical concepts as they play n support staff to be more consistent in using good teaching skills, to ensure that older children hear the correct sounds that letters make.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 319370 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10238243 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 60 Number of children on roll 106 Name of registered person Little Rascals Childcare (Leeds) Limited

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 0113 2326858 Date of previous inspection 21 March 2022

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Little Rascals Day Nursery (Barwick Rd) registered in 1994. The nursery employs 22 members of childcare staff. Of these, 16 hold appropriate early years qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 4, including one with qualified teacher status. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.4

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 carried out a learning walk with the manager and discussed how the curriculum is delivered. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She spoke with staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager and provider. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector spoke with parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

p.5

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

25 July 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6