Setting 2646750

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

Children are happy and enjoy their time at the setting. However, the key-person system is not effective. This results in inconsistencies in the level of support that individual children receive. Although children make satisfactory progress overall, the weakness in the key-person arrangements mean that individual children's progress is not always tracked closely enough. This does not support staff to ensure that potential gaps in children's learning are identified at the earliest opportunity. Nonetheless, staff who work with children are warm and show positive interactions with them. They recognise when children need reassurance or help and take the time to build their confidence.

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The provision requires improvement

The activities provided are appealing and plentiful. The curriculum is well planned, and children enjoy resources that are appropriate for their age and stage of development. Throughout the setting, children can be seen talking with staff, who show a genuine interest in, and passion for, what children do. Children enter into conversations with staff and each other. For example, children play with pots filled with 'autumn soup'. They talk about the items they have added, such as pinecones, and the colours of the leaves. Children develop effective social skills and enjoy sharing what they have explored.

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need to do better?

n Staff use opportunities throughout the day to encourage children to talk about how they are feeling. For example, when two children both want the same toy, staff acknowledge how they are feeling and support them to come to a solution. This supports children to begin to manage their own feelings and behaviours. n Although parents are happy with the care that their children receive, they are not all aware who their child's key person is. Not all children have a specific member of staff to offer a thorough and well-tailored approach to meet their needs. This does not help all children to feel settled, through building a secure relationship and ensuring good communication between staff and parents. n Children enjoy spending time in the outdoor area, which provides opportunities to learn about the natural world. They love observing the squirrels and other wildlife. Staff support children well. For example, they are encouraged to explore

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the effect of the seasons on the trees through careful observation and discussion. n All staff complete regular observations and assessments. However, they do not consistently respond to their findings to provide support for children who are falling behind in their learning and development and who may require external support. For example, there are some avoidable delays between identifying concerns about children's development and seeking support or intervention. n Staff promote healthy lifestyles for children, who benefit from a range of

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need to do better?

4 October 2022 healthy, nutritious and organic meals. Staff share with the children how making healthy food choices will benefit their bodies. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active. Within the garden, they have access to a large range of resources and equipment, which allows them to develop the skills of climbing, balancing and negotiating space. n Staff have regular informal meetings with the provider to discuss the environment and some aspects of safeguarding. However, these current arrangements do not focus securely enough on monitoring staff knowledge and performance, to raise the quality of practice and outcomes for children. n Overall, staff plan activities well. For example, they organise daily group times for children to engage in music and movement activities. However, while most children enjoy the session, sometimes the group is too large, and younger children find it difficult to sustain their attention and therefore become

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need to do better?

distracted. n The provider is reflective of the learning environment. She reviews how children access areas of the environment and how to make resources more accessible. She ensures children have room and space to play and explore. Staff organise local outings to help children gain an awareness of the wider world around them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider and staff are clear about the signs and symptoms of abuse and what to do if they have a concern about a child. The provider supports staff to continue to update their understanding of safeguarding issues and their responsibility to protect children. Staff are clear on the procedures to follow should they have concerns about the behaviour of a colleague or the provider. Staff ensure the areas are safe for children to play.

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Due date

review plans for professional development opportunities to increase knowledge and understanding of early identification and support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities 01/11/2022

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Due date

4 October 2022 improve the arrangements for the supervision of staff, to support and monitor their performance, improve their practice, and maintain continuous improvement 01/11/2022

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Due date

make sure that parents know the name and role of their child's key person and ensure that every key person offers each child a settled relationship, builds a relationship with parents and supports parents in guiding their child's development at home. 01/11/2022

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should:

n review the organisation of group activities to help to ensure that all children get the most from the learning experience.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2646750 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10256003 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 31 Number of children on roll 41

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Pea Pod Daycare registered in 2021. It is situated in a private home in Oxted, Surrey. The provider and her staff care for children between 7.30am and 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. The provider receives early education funding for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The provider spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to 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 carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the provider. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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Inspection activities

4 October 2022 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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