Setting EY457824

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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are content and settled at this homely and nurturing setting. They build strong bonds with staff, who have high aspirations for every child. Children thoroughly enjoy spending time with staff and their peers. They excitedly welcome visitors and involve them in their play and conversations.

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The provision is good

Children eagerly explore the stimulating learning environments. They benefit from a lovely range of experiences at the setting, in the community and in the surrounding local areas that enthuse and motivate them in their learning. Children are extremely keen to join in with the wide choice of activities available to them. Younger children maintain great levels of engagement as they use a range of tools to break ice cubes and attempt to find what is hidden inside them. Older children delight as they play in the setting's pretend hair salon, 'Sparkle Care'. They talk to staff about their experiences at the hairdresser's and use brushes to style the dolls' hair for a sustained period.

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The provision is good

Children develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. They become independent from an early age. They confidently count that they need 11 plates for their peers at snack time. They relish having responsibilities and managing small tasks for themselves.

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need to do better?

n Staff plan a varied and exciting curriculum for children. They understand what skills children need to learn next. Staff support children's physical skills very well. Children learn how to use scissors correctly and safely. They develop the arm movements and hand control needed to support their early writing skills. Children delight as they practise yoga poses and move to music to help them control their bodies. n The experienced manager and dedicated staff work well together as a team and are passionate about the work they do. Staff benefit from regular supervision meetings with their manager, where they review their performance together, discuss any concerns they may have and identify any training or development needs. However, there is scope to build further on the training and professional development opportunities that staff receive, to elevate their already good teaching skills to an even higher level.

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need to do better?

n Staff frequently observe children and monitor their progress to identify any gaps in learning. In particular, children's communication, language and literacy skills are supported well. Staff interact positively with children. They model language, introduce new vocabulary and ask children questions to promote their language development further. Staff use visual aids to support children's understanding of what is happening now and next. As a result, all children, including those with

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12 January 2023 speech delay, make good progress and receive the necessary support. n Children behave well and understand what is expected of them. They reinforce the rules of the setting to one another during their play. Staff are successful in teaching children to recognise and manage their emotions and resolve conflict. In turn, children are confident to express how they feel. n Overall, teaching is good. Staff plan enjoyable activities that support children's interests and imaginative skills. For instance, children have great fun as they press play dough into moulds and proudly show staff the 'cakes' they have made. However, on occasion, staff are too quick to intervene when children encounter difficulties during their learning. At times, this prevents children from fully exploring their own ideas and finding solutions to problems for themselves. n Staff teach children to develop healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy nutritious snacks

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need to do better?

and meals. They confidently pour their own water or milk when they become thirsty. All children benefit from regular outdoor play and being physically active. Children demonstrate strong self-care skills and understand the importance of regularly washing their hands during the day. n Partnerships with parents are successful. Staff share information about children's daily care and have regular parents' meetings to discuss children's progress. Parents comment that the kind and friendly staff team has hugely supported their children's confidence. They explain that their children benefit from a wide variety of activities and trips that ensure they are ready for the eventual transition to school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have a secure knowledge of a range of child protection issues. They have a good understanding of the signs that may indicate possible abuse to children, including the 'Prevent' duty and female genital mutilation. Staff are aware of the whistle-blowing procedure and understand how to report any concerns they may have about a child or a member of staff. They are aware they must only let children leave with known adults and those authorised to collect them. This assures children's safety. Staff follow robust procedures when children are absent and monitor their attendance closely. This helps them to promote children's welfare.

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should:

n focus training and professional development opportunities even more precisely on enhancing the already good teaching to the highest possible level n maximise opportunities during activities to further extend children's thinking, to enable them to solve their own problems independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457824 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10264908 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 20 Number of children on roll 16

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 29 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Rowney Green Preschool registered in 2013. The pre-school opens from Tuesday to Thursday, during term time only. Sessions are from 9am until 2pm. The pre-school employs three members of childcare staff, who hold relevant early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school 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 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, deputy manager and the inspector carried out a learning walk together of all the areas of the setting, and discussed their curriculum and what they want children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with parents to gather their views and opinions on the setting. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager. He looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting.

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Inspection activities

12 January 2023 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

12 January 2023 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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