Lynton Childcare

Inspection of Lynton Childcare 85 Shilton Road, Barwell, Leicester, Leicestershire LE9 8BP

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children enjoy attending this homely and welcoming nursery. They settle quickly with the help of warm and encouraging staff and begin to explore resources and activities. Children access a varied, exciting curriculum that builds on their interests. They explore a pestle and mortar, using their fine-motor skills to grind down chalk and mix it with sand. They then use water and wooden spoons to mix it to a paste. Staff use clever questioning techniques to discover what the children already know, and build on their knowledge by suggesting what may happen next. Children discover with delight that by mixing two colours, they can make a different colour.

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The provision is good

Children work well together to create perfumes in the inviting outdoor area. They carefully and safely use their small-motor skills to manipulate scissors to snip a variety of herbs. They smell these and guess which herbs they have cut. Children carefully handle funnels to tip the perfume into the pot. They comment 'I need to be very careful' as they gently push the herbs in first. The children then work out how to use the spray. Staff encourage the children to name their perfume, using their literacy skills to think of letter sounds.

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need to do better?

n The experienced management team is passionate about driving improvements in the nursery. The manager ensures the staff benefit from regular training and supervision to enhance their overall knowledge. However, at times, staff working with younger children rush activities and move them on too quickly. As a result, children fail to understand what is expected of them and occasionally wander off. n Staff encourage children to investigate and experiment. Children create 'volcanoes' from coloured sand. Staff encourage them to predict what will happen when water is added to the sand. Staff support children to learn that the sand will soak up the water. Staff further support learning as they talk to children about how hot a real volcano is. n Children show good levels of independence. Older children confidently use the toilet and wash their hands after. Staff encourage children to serve their own meals. They praise the children for taking care of themselves and being

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independent, which helps to build their self-esteem. n Younger children explore rhythm as they take part in musical activities. Staff encourage them to move their bodies to the music, join in with actions and shake instruments in time to the beat. n Children learn about the natural world. They are encouraged to care for the nursery's pet rabbits and to water the herbs and vegetables they are growing. After noticing insects on the flowers in the garden, children show an interest in

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4 August 2022 bees. Staff nurture this interest by providing information on bees and interesting items such as honeycomb. n Parents talk about the homely, welcoming feel of the nursery. They are happy with the progress their children are making. Parents are kept well informed about what their children are learning. They comment that they appreciate the support the staff have given them if they have had any concerns regarding their child's development. n Staff provide healthy and nutritious meals for the children. Children learn through discussions with staff how to keep their bodies healthy by exercising and eating a well-balanced diet. Staff promote children's understanding of the need for good oral health practices. n Staff have high aspirations for children's behaviour. Children are gently reminded to use their manners and to be kind to their friends. As a result of this, they take turns in their play. Children are aware that certain actions may hurt others and

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are polite and courteous to both visitors and those that attend nursery. n Children gain opportunities to learn about mathematics through play. Staff encourage them to estimate how much fluid they need to fill up containers, and support children to identify written numerals as they play matching games.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The management team ensures that all staff are suitable to work with children, and implements thorough vetting procedures. New staff receive a detailed induction when they first start. Staff have a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and understand how to report concerns. They understand safeguarding issues such as female genital mutilation and how to keep children safe from radicalisation. All staff hold relevant paediatric first-aid qualifications and know how to respond swiftly to accidents. They conduct regular risk assessments to ensure that the environment is secure and free from hazards.

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should:

n strengthen the monitoring of staff practice so that they receive coaching and support that helps them improve the implementation of planned activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY257288 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10138584 Type of provision Childcare on non-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 18 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person Lynton Child Care Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01455 444110 Date of previous inspection 27 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

Lynton Childcare registered in 2003 and is located in Barwell, Leicestershire. It employs eight members of childcare staff. Of these, six hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above, and one holds level 2. One has early years professional status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5.30pm. The nursery 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 joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. 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 inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activities with the manager. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. 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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