Setting EY427979

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 show high levels of confidence in the homely environment. They demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and settle quickly. They move from each room with support from staff and learn how to safely negotiate the stairs. Children smile with delight and clap along to the welcome song. They find their names, talk about the weather and introduce numbers as they talk about the date. Children enjoy sharing things from home with their friends during 'show and tell'. They show curiosity as they ask questions and describe what they see. Staff encourage all children to contribute to conversations. They capture a variety of opportunities to introduce new language in children's play. For example, children learn about spatulas and funnels as they explore sensory activities. This supports their communication development.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They show they understand the rules of the setting. For example, they tidy away their toys when they have finished playing. Staff read to children with enthusiasm. Children excitedly join in with repeated words and phrases from familiar books. Children share story props with their friends. They show kindness as they willingly wait their turn. Staff have created book areas inspired by the stories children enjoy. For example, books are attractively displayed to further ignite children's enjoyment of reading.

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need to do better?

n Leaders have worked extremely hard since the last inspection. The well-thought- out curriculum builds on what children already know and can do. It considers children's interests and what they need to learn next. Leaders have implemented innovative teaching methods that cover a range of 'curriculum aspirations'. However, some staff's understanding of the curriculum is not yet fully embedded. They do not precisely identify what children need to learn next to help them make even better progress. n Children are energetic and keen to learn. They show a positive attitude to playing and exploring as they engage in activities. Staff encourage children to think critically. For example, they help children work out where to place objects on pieces of wood to balance out the weight. Staff offer children lots of encouraging praise. They say 'well done' or 'good job' in most sentences. However, they do not always link this to individual children or an action. This

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means that children do not always know what they are being praised for. n There are many opportunities for children to develop an understanding of how to keep themselves healthy. Staff encourage children to wipe their noses and cough into their elbows. Children understand they need to wash their hands to minimise germs before they eat. They have access to water throughout the day and take their water bottles with them to each room of the nursery. This

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need to do better?

31 March 2023 supports children to develop a deeper understanding of healthy lifestyles. n Leaders and managers have made vast improvements since their last inspection. They have received effective support from the local authority. Staff attend training to enhance their understanding of child development. The manager and staff have made significant improvements to their safeguarding knowledge. This ensures that staff can identify when a child may be at risk of harm and know where to raise their concerns. As a result, the quality of provision has improved significantly. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents comment on the friendly staff team and the 'family feel' they have created. They say that their children have learned a range of skills and are 'well-mannered'. Staff share information with parents through day-to-day discussions and online learning journals. Parents are well informed about the new curriculum.

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need to do better?

n The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with staff and other professionals. They ensure that the right support is in place for children to make positive progress. For example, staff work with a speech and language therapist. They gain knowledge of different strategies and activities to enhance children's confidence in communicating. This supports all children to make good progress in their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have completed safeguarding training and demonstrate good knowledge of safeguarding procedures. They have good knowledge to ensure the safety of children in their care. The provider and staff demonstrate that they can identify children who may need early help or are at risk of neglect, abuse or exploitation. The provider and staff are confident in the procedures to follow if they have a concern about an adult working with children or if an allegation is made against them. They implement effective risk assessments to ensure that children can play safely, indoors and outdoors.

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should:

n develop further staff's understanding of the curriculum intent to ensure that children's next steps can be precisely identified n strengthen how staff use praise to support children's positive behaviour and actions to help children learn more clearly what is expected of them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427979 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10260505 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 22 Number of children on roll 19

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 5 October 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Tree Tops Day Care registered in 2011. The setting employs four members of staff, three of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery is open every weekday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. The nursery provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 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 about their curriculum and what they want children to learn. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. They talked about what they liked doing at nursery. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. They described how they support children's learning and the actions they take to keep children safe. n The SENCo spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoor and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the manager. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took into

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account their views. n The manager showed the inspector key documentation on request, such as confirmation of staff qualifications and suitability checks.

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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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