Lizard C.H.I.L.D Trust

Inspection of Lizard C.H.I.L.D Trust St. Michaels VC C of E Primary School, Penberthy Road, HELSTON, Cornwall TR13 8AR

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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 have a happy time at this friendly and nurturing nursery. Managers are ambitious for all children to succeed, and have designed a well-sequenced curriculum. Children show curiosity as they explore the range of engaging activities available. Children build their knowledge and skills over time. Staff speak in gentle and encouraging voices and support each unique child. They recognise the importance of supporting children to develop and practise becoming more independent. Toddlers smile as they independently put their drawings in their bag to take home. Coat and bag hooks are child height, and toddlers access their belongings easily. Older children confidently pour their drinks and spread butter onto their crackers during snack time.

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The provision is good

Developing social skills is a strong focus of the curriculum. Babies enjoy playing together in a sandpit. Staff support their role play as they pretend to visit the beach with their toy babies. Children eagerly follow suggestions, which develop the play. They mould sand into sea creature shapes, developing their creative skills and learning to share.

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The provision is good

Children of all ages have free access to the outdoors. They run, slide and develop further physical skills, such as balancing and climbing. Older children create an assault course with cones and colourful planks. They develop skills in team work, sharing and creativity as they negotiate balancing on the beams together. Pre- school children develop their senses, exploring cut flowers and citrus fruits in the outdoor kitchen. They mix water with cucumber, lemons and lime, creating fruity juices as staff guide them to explore the different fruit and vegetables.

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need to do better?

n Managers have created an ambitious curriculum, and staff are confident in what they want children to learn and why. Staff create interesting activities that children enjoy. Children concentrate well and are curious learners. Older children engage for a long time in an activity making egg shapes with dough and decorating them. Activities are well sequenced. For example, following the theme of Easter, staff supported children to learn about birds eggs, and children held baby chicks after they were brought to visit the nursery. However, staff do not always ensure that older children receive sufficient challenge to extend their learning and development even further. n Staff in the pre-school room have created a rich and interesting series of activities that support children to celebrate and explore diversity and inclusion. For example, children explore the wider world by looking at a globe and discover

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the different countries around the world. Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported with visual images to help them

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6 April 2023 understand their surroundings and communicate. Staff learn key words in different languages to help children to feel welcome from the first moment and be understood and able to communicate. Staff support older children to explore a diverse range of cultural and religious celebrations. However, younger children's learning experiences are mostly linked to local and regional festivals. Staff do not always support younger children to understand and respect diversity more fully. n Managers and staff have created strong and positive relationships with parents. Managers regularly request formal feedback from parents, and their reflection on the responses influences positive change. For example, the opening hours of the nursery were changed to meet parent need. Parents report that they are happy with the care that their children receive, and that children make good progress in their learning. Military families feel very well supported. Managers go above

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and beyond to support families in need. For example, they have a crisis fund and toy library to help families in financial difficulty. They foster a feeling of community with events such a Easter picnics and festival days, where children and their families spend time together. n The nursery has a good provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The SEND coordinator is experienced and knowledgeable, and confidently guides staff to support children effectively. Children with SEND make good developmental progress, and their families feel well supported. The nursery has notable expertise and skill in communicating with sign language, which is securely embedded throughout the nursery. n Staff support children to become confident communicators. They hold interesting conversations with children and give them time to think and respond to their questions. Children understand that their opinions matter. Staff read books to

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children often. For example, toddlers and babies enjoy sitting outside, cuddling a member of staff while they read a story.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders and managers follow a robust recruitment procedure. Staff inductions are thorough and well planned. Managers have created effective safeguarding arrangements, policies and procedures, and offer regular update training for staff. Staff know how to recognise the signs of possible abuse. They are knowledgeable in the procedures and how to put them into practice. They are confident in how to record concerns and who to contact should they have a concern. Managers conduct regular risk assessments of the premises to ensure that children are safe from harm. Staff support children to develop their understanding of when they might be at risk during their play and where to get support if they need it.

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should:

6 April 2023 n develop activities to consistently provide older children with further challenge n extend opportunities to support younger children to understand and celebrate diversity more fully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY223035 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10279884 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 42 Number of children on roll 150 Name of registered person Lizard C.H.I.L.D. Trust

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reference number

Telephone number 01326 573338 Date of previous inspection 3 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Lizard C.H.I.L.D. Trust registered in 2001. It operates from its own building in the grounds of St Michael's School in Helston, Cornwall. The nursery operates between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The nursery employs 23 staff, including a cook and administrator. There are 19 staff with childcare qualifications, of whom one holds early years professional status, four hold early years qualifications at level 6, and 13 are qualified at level 3. Three staff are unqualified.

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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 inspector observed the quality of the curriculum during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector read feedback from parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the deputy manager. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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