Westhoughton Kids Club

Inspection of Westhoughton Kids Club Westhoughton Kids Club, Acorn House, Dams Head Fold, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 3JH

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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

Staff greet children with a warm welcome. As a result, children are happy and confident as they enter the nursery. Staff have created a caring and nurturing environment, and they know the children well. This helps children to settle quickly.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. Routines and expectations are clear for children, so they are able to begin to understand how to manage their own behaviour. Children, particularly in the pre-school room, show a good attitude towards learning. They thrive on positive reinforcement, which helps them to develop a can-do attitude. For example, children are eager to have a go at new challenges and excitedly express to staff when they have learned something new.

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The provision is good

Staff provide a variety of learning experiences for children. For example, babies practise their large-muscle movements on the indoor slide and explore making marks in paint. Toddlers use their imaginations as they create a pretend road using big sheets of paper. Pre-school children develop their understanding of the world as they learn about the king's coronation. Overall, children have many opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills in all areas of their development.

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need to do better?

n The new manager has made significant progress since the previous inspection. The manager and staff have reflected on the actions raised and made improvements. For example, there is now a strong emphasis on supporting staff development through training to achieve better outcomes for children. This has helped to create a more confident and knowledgeable workforce. n The manager has a clear intent for what she wants children to achieve. Staff understand the curriculum and implement it well. They plan interesting experiences for children, which ensures that their individual learning needs are met. As a result, children are making good progress in their development. n Children have some opportunities to problem-solve. For example, they use resources, such as crates, to make steps to help them reach the water tubes. However, at times, staff focus a little too much on directing children's learning. This limits opportunities for children to test their own ideas.

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need to do better?

n Mathematics is embedded throughout the nursery. For example, older children learn about counting in sequence as they engage in outdoor games. Younger children are introduced to mathematical language, such as 'tall' and 'short', as they build with blocks. This purposeful experience helps children to develop their early mathematical knowledge. n The manager has a clear intent for communication and language development. Staff regularly sing songs with children and have a nursery rhyme of the month, which they share with parents. They also introduce new words to children, which

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5 May 2023 helps them to develop a wide vocabulary. However, this is not consistently implemented throughout the nursery. For example, some staff do not focus sharply enough on developing children's communication. As a result, some children have fewer opportunities to develop their conversational skills. n Children enjoy reading books and listening to stories, which supports their early literacy skills. The manager has introduced books into all areas of the nursery. This helps children who would not usually seek out a book in the reading area to become more interested in them. n Staff praise children for their efforts and successes. As a result, children beam with excitement as they express their new knowledge to staff. Staff have also taken on board parents' suggestions. For example, they recently introduced an 'I want to learn' board in the pre-school room. This innovative idea helps children to celebrate their achievements.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from lots of opportunities to learn about oral health. For example, pre-school children receive a weekly call from the 'Tooth Fairy' to talk to them about looking after their teeth. Children demonstrate their understanding as they confidently discuss what foods are bad for their teeth. They are developing a good understanding of healthy practices. n Parent partnership is strong. The manager regularly seeks feedback from parents. This helps parents feel involved in decisions made about their children's education. Parents are complimentary about the care and education their children receive.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have made impressive improvements in their understanding of how to safeguard children. They now demonstrate a secure knowledge of the indicators of abuse. Staff know the procedure to follow if they have a concern about a child. They have undertaken an abundance of training courses, such as training on 'Prevent' duty. As a result, staff are now acutely aware of the different types of abuse. The manager has implemented more robust risk assessments. This ensures that the environment is safe for all children. Staff have also completed training in the care of babies. They have implemented what they have learned into their practice, which helps to ensure that babies' needs are well met. Overall, children's safety is paramount.

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should:

n support staff to consistently implement the intent for communication and language throughout the nursery n provide children with greater opportunities to test out their own ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539538 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10271262 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 110 Number of children on roll 137 Name of registered person Kiddy World Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01942 790528 Date of previous inspection 13 December 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Westhoughton Kids Club registered in 2016 and is located in Bolton. The nursery employs 17 members of childcare staff. Of these, eight hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The club also provides before- and after-school care.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. 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 Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at nursery. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the manager.

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n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed 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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