Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Wiltshire

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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in this welcoming 'home-from-home' setting. They become engrossed in the wide range of activities on offer and enthusiastically share their achievements with staff. For example, children excitedly tell staff about the cakes they have made.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and respond confidently to changes in routine. Staff are clear in their expectations for children and give children warning when there will be a change of activity. For example, staff inform children they have one minute before it is time to tidy up. Children are prompt to follow instructions, tidying away and sitting for a story.

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The provision is good

Children's needs are quickly identified, including when they may have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work with parents and with other professionals to identify the needs of children and put support in place. For example, staff identify that children need support in taking turns and developing their language, and they plan activities that give them the opportunity to develop these skills.

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need to do better?

n Staff encourage children to become involved in the setting and choose activities for their day. Children say what they would like to do, and staff incorporate children's chosen activities alongside their planned activities for the day. For example, children ask to have musical instruments, so staff use these to engage children with singing activities and talk about the sounds they can make. n Staff engage children in conversations about what they are doing, extending children's language and thinking. For example, staff talk to children about the toy dinosaurs they are playing with and join in children's imaginative play, encouraging children to extend their ideas and introducing new concepts. n Staff use stories to engage children in conversations about the feelings of the characters in the story. Children listen intently to stories and join in, talking about what happened or what they can see in the pictures.

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need to do better?

n Children connect activities in the setting to experiences they have had at home, and staff encourage them to talk about these. For example, while making cakes, children talk about the baking they have done at home and the utensils they use. n The manager makes effective use of the key-person system, ensuring that key persons are consistently available to the children they support. Staff know the children well and plan activities that will support children to develop the skills they need to progress in their learning. n At times, staff clear activities away before children have finished exploring the

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need to do better?

16 December 2022 activity and without giving children the opportunity to return to embed their learning. For example, children's interest in some activities is not consistently recognised and supported by staff to enhance children's learning further. n Staff frequently praise children for their positive behaviour, such as sharing with their friends. Staff are positive role models in their respectful interactions with children and with each other, and they sensitively remind and support children to share with each other. n The manager uses regular supervisions with staff to identify training that would benefit the team. This has recently identified a need for training around supporting children's literacy development, and the manager is working with a local school to provide staff with access to training. n The manager and staff meet regularly to discuss children's needs. Members of the staff team work together well, ensuring that they are meeting the needs of

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Managers and staff are secure in their knowledge of how to keep children safe. They identify signs and symptoms that might suggest that a child is at risk of harm, and they have processes in place for recording and reporting any concerns. Staff know the process to follow if they have concerns regarding another member of staff. The manager regularly reviews staff suitability to ensure staff continue to be suitable to work with children.

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should:

n ensure opportunities remain available for a suitable length of time for children to return to repeat activities and embed and extend their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2593685 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10251318 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 9 Number of children on roll 6

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Barley Burrow Creative Childcare registered in 2020 as childcare on domestic premises. The setting operates from the owner's home in Warminster, Wiltshire, from 8am to 4pm on Fridays. The setting receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three years. The manager has a level 3 early years qualification. She employs three members of staff, all of whom have an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the 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 their children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a small-group activity with the manager. n The inspector read feedback from parents and considered their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting.

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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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