Sparkles

Inspection of Sparkles 133 New Village, Ingleton, Carnforth LA6 3DJ

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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

Children arrive happy and are eager to begin their day. They access toys and equipment independently and choose what they would like to do. Children engage in a range of interesting and stimulating activities. For instance, children select different tools for mark making and show good control as they use pencils, crayons and paint brushes. Children have good relationships with staff and seek them out to join in with their play. Staff have high expectations for all children's learning and development. They interact positively with children and demonstrate new skills, such as how to use tools and equipment effectively. Staff introduce colour names as children have a go at mixing paint. Younger children identify what they are drawing, whereas older children give a narrative to their drawings.

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The provision is good

Children are very well behaved and polite. They demonstrate good manners at mealtimes and always say please and thank you when asking for things. Children are supported well to learn about their feelings and emotions though books and conversations. Staff are good role models and teach children about kindness and respect. Older children are considerate towards younger children. They play cooperatively together and share resources well.

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need to do better?

n The curriculum covers all areas of learning. The manager describes the skills that she wants children to learn during their time at the setting. For example, staff teach children to be independent, confident and to have good social and communication skills. n The manager and staff are aware of the learning intent behind the activities that they provide. They work together to reflect on how successful activities are and decide what they can do to further extend children's learning. n Children have access to a wide range of books to support their communication, language and literacy skills. Staff tailor the books on offer to meet children's age and stage of development. Babies enjoy looking at picture books and older children share their favourite stories, such as 'The Gruffalo'. Children are able to recall what happens in the story and excitedly join in with familiar phrases. n Children have good communication skills. They confidently chat to staff about

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their home life and experiences. For example, children describe how they can run fast and what they have been doing at grandma's house. Staff enhance children's language by introducing words like `faster' and `slower'. n Children's independence is promoted well. Children are encouraged to be as independent as possible and carry out age-appropriate tasks. For example, children wash their hands before meals and independently wipe their own hands and faces after eating. n Children are active and receive plenty of opportunities to play outside each day.

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need to do better?

18 August 2022 Older children run around and use ride-on toys as they develop their physical skills. They mix mud and water together as they pretend to make chocolate cake and trifle. However, babies have fewer opportunities to extend their learning outside and are not always as involved as older children in some experiences. n Staff work together well and know all of the children they care for. They share responsibility for observing and assessing children's learning. Staff are responsive to children's physical and emotional needs. For instance, they recognise when younger children are getting tired and take them off for a nap. n Parents are kept informed about what their children are doing and learning each day. Staff complete daily diaries for all children and have thorough discussions with parents. They share information about children's achievements and give parents advice on how they can enhance children's learning at home.

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need to do better?

n The manager and staff have established relationships with local schools that children attend, and transitions into school are supported effectively. However, staff do not share information about what children are learning with additional settings that children attend. This means that continuity in children's learning is not always given. n The manager and staff keep up to date with mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding. However, they do not seek further training opportunities to help them to improve the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff have a good understanding of their role and responsibility in protecting children from harm. They confidently explain the procedures they would follow should they have concerns about a child's welfare or the practice of a colleague. Staff complete regular safeguarding and child protection training to keep their knowledge up to date. Daily checks of the environment are done to make sure that it is safe for children. Staff teach children about keeping themselves safe, including when using the internet. There are effective recruitment and induction procedures in place for new staff.

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should:

n support babies to develop deeper levels of interest, focus and curiosity, especially in the outdoor environment n develop partnerships with other settings that children attend to promote continuity in children's learning and development n strengthen monitoring of staff performance to focus professional development more precisely on raising the quality of teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548493 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10198929 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

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

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inspection

Total number of places 14 Number of children on roll 40 Name of registered person Armstrong, Rebecca Anne

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reference number

Telephone number 07729927174 Date of previous inspection 4 June 2021

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Information about this early years setting

Sparkles registered in 2017. The nursery employs three members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The nursery opens from 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.

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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 manager and the inspector completed a learning walk and discussed how the nursery deliver their curriculum. n The inspector observed interactions between staff and children during activities and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n A joint observation of an activity was conducted by the manager and the inspector. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager and sampled documentation, including suitability checks of staff and first-aid certificates. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection to take account of their views. n Children interacted with the inspector during the inspection.

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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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