Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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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 confidently and staff greet them warmly. Children are active and enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. Older children ably climb, run, cycle, balance and jump outside. Younger children enjoy sensory play and songs with actions to develop their motor skills. Behaviour is good and children follow the rules and expectations of the setting. Older children tidy up the garden before lunch and then say 'teamwork' proudly.

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The provision is good

Staff provide high-quality interactions to develop children's communication and language. Children are confident communicators and use language well. For example, young children use nets to catch 'fish' in the water tray and say, 'I caught a fish; I got another one!' Children solve problems cooperatively, which develops their social skills and creativity. They work together to move cars along a long tube when they are stuck. They say, 'If we put more cars in there, it might push the other one out.'

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The provision is good

Staff skilfully follow children's interests to develop their learning in meaningful ways. When making play dough 'ice cream', children say it will 'melt' and talk about previous experiences of finding a tree for shade. Staff use this as an opportunity to use books to extend learning about the growth and anatomy of trees. Children demonstrate motivation to learn and are happy, safe and secure.

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need to do better?

n Managers and staff provide a broad and well-balanced curriculum with a strong focus on developing children's communication and language skills. Staff have high expectations for all children and adapt teaching to suit their individual needs to ensure they make good progress. n Effective planning and assessment processes ensure any gaps in learning are quickly identified and action is taken to close them. The special educational needs coordinator makes appropriate referrals to external agencies as needed. n Children are proud of their achievements. Older children use tools to open a coconut and excitedly show children and staff in the baby room what they have found inside. This helps to develop their self-esteem and confidence. n Children are well prepared for school. They try on uniforms and learn to recognise local school logos. Children receive school-readiness packs to help them learn to tie shoelaces and use zips. These include stories for parents to

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read with their children about starting school. n Staff expertly weave the teaching of early mathematics throughout the curriculum. Staff support children to draw shapes on the ground, count the cars as they roll down a tube and compare patterns made in play dough. The manager organises for a mathematics specialist to visit the setting regularly to

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28 September 2022 inspire children to enjoy mathematics in creative ways. n Children concentrate well for long periods of time and focus intently. For example, babies watch in wonder as lights move across the wall during sensory play, and they follow them with their fingers. n Children enjoy trips to open spaces, woodland and parks to develop their physical skills and explore new environments. Older children use real knives and tools to cut fruit under the supervision of staff. They learn to take appropriate risks, which helps to build their confidence. n Staff practice is closely monitored by the manager. She identifies and implements training to improve their knowledge. For example, since the last inspection, staff have undertaken training to improve their understanding of the curriculum, especially in relation to literacy and mathematics. n Staff read stories with enthusiasm to nurture children's love of books. Babies

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look at books independently, lifting the flaps to see the pictures underneath. Older children use props to retell stories they know well. n Children learn about festivals from a variety of different cultures and religions. However, staff do not consistently help children learn more about their own similarities and differences to help them feel valued and develop respect for others different to themselves. n Parents say that staff are friendly and approachable and how they feel well informed about their children's progress. Children are full of excitement as they tell their parents what they have been doing during the day when they arrive to collect them. n As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the manager and staff place more emphasis on developing children's communication and language skills to ensure that children are well prepared for their next stage in education.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms that might indicate that a child is at risk of abuse. This includes knowing the correct procedures to follow to report any concerns about a child or allegation about a member of staff. The designated safeguarding lead works effectively with external agencies and makes appropriate referrals to protect children's welfare. Staff signpost parents appropriately for support when needed. The manager follows safer recruitment procedures to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children. Risk assessment procedures are effective in keeping children safe.

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n support children to further understand the similarities and differences between

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28 September 2022 people, cultures and communities different to their own.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2529652 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10214766 Type of provision Childcare on 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 32 Number of children on roll 71

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 29 October 2021

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Information about this early years setting

Little Bugs Childcare registered in 2019. It is located in Bournemouth, Dorset. The setting offers childcare from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. It provides free early education funding for children aged two, three and four years. Nine members of staff work directly with children, including the owner, who holds a relevant level 3 qualification in early years. Four other staff are qualified to level 3, one to level 2 and one is unqualified.

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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 joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. 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 manager and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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