Happy Faces Stourbridge Ltd

Inspection of Happy Faces Stourbridge Ltd Old Children's Library, Church Street, STOURBRIDGE, West Midlands DY8 1LT

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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 happy and form secure attachments with their key person and staff members. As a result, children feel safe and secure. The friendly staff are attentive to children's needs and offer reassuring cuddles to the youngest children. Staff are passionate about all children's learning, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children with SEND benefit from one-to-one support from their key person. As a result, all children make good progress from their starting points.

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The provision is good

All children show high levels of engagement in their play. Staff carefully balance child-initiated play with adult-led activities. Children make independent choices in what they want to do. For example, older children use the painting easel to create their own masterpiece. They share the brushes, take turns and confidently talk to one another. Younger children throw and kick balls and giggle with delight when staff praise them for their efforts with a high five.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from going outdoors and develop excellent physical skills and emotional well-being. For example, children of all ages skilfully use the climbing apparatus and learn to navigate space successfully. Children learn how to take safe risks and develop their independence and resilience.

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need to do better?

n The manager is dedicated and passionate about helping children learn and shares her enthusiasm with the staff. However, staff do not consistently use opportunities that naturally arise during children's play to build on what they already know and can do. At times, they do not fully extend children's learning, particularly around mathematical concepts, to help them make the best possible progress. n Staff provide opportunities to support communication and language for all children, from the youngest to those getting ready to transition to school. For example, children listen attentively to a familiar story and are encouraged to join in with rhyming words and actions. n The manager has developed a solid planning and assessment system. Staff are confident and plan effectively so all children are provided with support that reflects their individual needs. The manager monitors staff practice by way of monthly observations and supervision opportunities.

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need to do better?

n The manager works positively with outside agencies to ensure children with SEND receive individualised support at the earliest opportunity. Staff ensure children with SEND access the same opportunities as other children. The curriculum is tailored to their needs and to suit their learning styles. The manager spends additional funding effectively to further enhance children's

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need to do better?

3 May 2023 learning. n Staff know the children well and provide a range of learning opportunities that support individual next steps. Staff consistently talk to children during their play and become involved in their topic of conversation. Often, staff ask children too many questions and do not give enough time for them to respond before another question is asked. This means that some children miss the chance to develop their critical thinking skills even further. n Staff encourage children to play and explore. They provide ample resources so all children can participate. Children scoop sand and enjoy filling and emptying sand moulds. They enjoy manipulating the dough. They use rolling pins and cutters to help develop their small-muscle skills and their hand-eye coordination. n Staff are good role models and have high expectations for children's behaviour. Staff consistently praise children's achievements, no matter how small, which

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need to do better?

develops children's self-esteem. Children's behaviour is good. n Parent partnerships are strong. Parents speak highly of the setting and staff. They are confident that their children are well cared for. Parents comment on how friendly the staff are and appreciate daily feedback from their child's key person. They talk positively about how children have settled and how happy they are when being dropped off. Parents comment on the progress their children have made. For example, they say how shy and reserved their child was when they first started and how they have grown in confidence in a short time.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities to safeguard children. All staff complete safeguarding and child protection training and are familiar with the setting's policies and procedures. They know the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to report their concerns. Staff have good knowledge of safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation and radicalisation. The manager and staff are confident to whistle-blow regarding any allegations against staff members. The manager has attended safer recruitment training and has developed a secure recruitment process. Staff complete daily risk assessments to ensure the environment is safe for children.

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should:

n support staff to recognise how they can fully extend and build on children's learning so that children make the best possible progress in all areas, including mathematics n give children more time to think about what they have been asked, formulate their reply and respond to questions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470359 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10280139 Type of provision Childcare on non-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 35 Number of children on roll 57 Name of registered person Happy Faces Stourbridge Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01384444610 Date of previous inspection 10 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Happy Faces Stourbridge Ltd registered in 2013. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff. Of these, eight hold early years qualifications at level 2 or above, including one with an early years degree. The nursery receives funding to provide free 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 joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want children to learn. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the manager. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector. n The inspector spoke with the manager about leadership and management of the setting. 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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