Little Learners Crofton

Inspection of Little Learners Crofton Shaylane Primary School, Crofton, WAKEFIELD, West Yorkshire WF4 1NN

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This provision meets requirements

n The managers explain how they will monitor and assess children's learning and development. They understand the importance of providing a wide range of activities to support children to make good progress. The managers ensure that staff have an excellent understanding of children's needs. n The managers understand their role and responsibilities to effectively safeguard children. They have a clear understanding of the procedure that they will follow should they have a concern regarding a child's welfare. Staff complete regular child protection training to ensure that they are up to date with current information. n The managers demonstrate a good knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies. They talk about providing children with clear explanations and reinforcing boundaries, in order to help children to know what is expected of them. n The managers understand the importance of reflecting on their practice. They

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explain how they will regularly seek the views of staff, parents and children. The managers put plans into place to keep the skills and knowledge of staff up to date. This demonstrates their capacity to further develop the setting. n The managers understand the benefits of promoting healthy eating and the importance of good hygiene. They explain how they would teach children self- care skills and provide them with daily opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air. n The managers discuss their commitment to establishing positive relationships with parents and building links with local primary schools. They explain that they feel this is very important to successfully support the individual needs of children. n The managers explain the procedures they follow to identify hazards. They talk about how they would then take necessary steps to minimise such risks.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491613 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10229379 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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Total number of places 22 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person Butterfield, Nicola Michelle

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reference number

Telephone number 01924 864940 Date of previous inspection 11 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Little Learners Crofton registered in 2015. The nursery employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, six hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, including the nursery manager. The nursery operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. It also currently offers before- and after-school care for children from schools in the local area. 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 nursery received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with leaders and managers and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the nursery. n The managers talked to the inspector about how they intend to deliver the early years foundation stage. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. n The managers talked to the inspector about how they intend to deliver the early years curriculum and plan activities for children. n The managers discussed how they intend to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when caring for children. n The inspector and managers completed a learning walk together. The inspector viewed the environment and the range of resources available for children.

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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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29 September 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.

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