Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Hampshire

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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children are happy, settled and behave well. There are high expectations for all children to make the best possible progress. All children develop good communication skills. Very young children often choose to look at books and smile and laugh as they turn the pages. They learn to play 'peek a boo' games with staff, using the toy animals that match the ones they see in the books.

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The provision is good

Children eagerly take part in activities that support their exploration and problem- solving. They transfer items, such as Christmas baubles and tinsel, through holes in a cardboard box and work out which items will fit. Children develop their senses, for instance, while exploring flour. They learn to fill and empty containers and to pick up the flour and sprinkle it, pretending it is snow. Children eagerly explore different textures. They pull themselves to standing to look in a mirror, feel the texture of sequins on a board and enjoy moving small blocks around a magnetic board.

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The provision is good

Children develop good physical skills. They show great excitement as they work as a team to pass rugby balls and throw sponge balls into hoops during group sports activities. Older children thoroughly enjoy the challenge of using large blocks to create towers and 'Christmas trees', and learn to make comparisons in size.

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need to do better?

n The manager has worked closely with local authority advisors to meet the actions and recommendations raised at the last inspection. She has developed policies and procedures to ensure that new staff who are waiting for suitability checks to be completed are never left unsupervised with children. The manager has shared this policy and procedure with all staff to ensure that it is adhered to. n The manager's clear intent for children to learn about life, through activities, outings and experiencing different environments, is successfully achieved. Staff's flexible approach to planning provides children with a broad curriculum that interests them. n Staff have a kind and inclusive approach, which motivates all children to get involved in activities and learn. They support children well to understand what is expected and help them to develop confidence, friendships and social skills. Staff explain the importance of talking nicely to others and how any negative

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need to do better?

behaviour affects others' feelings. As a result, children learn and use good manners and understand that they have to wait for their turn. n Staff skilfully challenge and extend children's learning and help them to develop the skills they need for the future. They ask questions which encourage children to respond, share their ideas and develop their vocabulary. For instance, staff and children talk about the numerous cakes and other objects they make using

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need to do better?

14 December 2022 modelling dough mixed with peppermint essence. n Staff have successfully improved the organisation of activities and routines. They work with children in small groups to achieve tasks and independence, such as putting on their coats and shoes to play outdoors. This helps to prevent all children from having to wait if they need some support. n Staff have reduced the noise level in the older children's learning environment. They make sure that children have space and time to talk and play without disruption. They use rhyming words such as one, two, three, listen to me, to to refocus children's attention. This is an objective that staff are continuing to implement without stifling children's excitement during activities. n The manager supports staff's professional development well. Apprentices speak highly of the coaching and support they receive as they work towards a childcare qualification.

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need to do better?

n Staff support children's interest in books. Each week they take children to rhyme time at the local library. During these outings, children learn to join in with songs and actions, use musical instruments, puppets and look at books. n The manager uses her good knowledge and understanding of children's individual needs to support staff, children and their families, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. However, staff do not consistently communicate with all parents to further improve continuity in children's learning between the setting and home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Managers have greatly improved their understanding of the requirement to notify Ofsted about staff who work at the setting, and they do this promptly. This means that all necessary checks are completed to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children. The manager and staff have completed safeguarding training. They have a good understanding of child protection and their responsibility to keep children safe. Staff know how to recognise different signs of abuse and what to do, including making referrals, if they are concerned about a child's welfare. Staff risk assess the premises, activities and outings to keep children safe.

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should:

n consider ways to further improve communication with all parents to support continuity in children's learning and development between the setting and home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2520044 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10246994 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 37 Number of children on roll 64

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 15 June 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Next Steps Day Care registered in 2019. The setting is open all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. There are nine members of staff, of whom eight hold a relevant qualification: one holds early years teacher status, two hold a level 5 qualification and five hold a level 3. The setting receives funding to provide free early education to children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continuing impact of the pandemic with the provider and taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk and joint observation together. n The inspector talked with children, assistants and parents at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed children's activities, indoors and outdoors. n The inspector observed and discussed improvements that have been made to the setting since the last inspection.

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Inspection activities

14 December 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

14 December 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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