Scribbles

Inspection of Scribbles St. Gregorys Church, Swarcliffe Drive, LEEDS LS14 5AW

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children settle quickly on arrival at this warm and welcoming nursery. Staff provide a nurturing environment, where children feel safe and secure. Children have access to a well-resourced indoor and outdoor area. They are free to play and explore independently. For example, young children enjoy role playing with baby dolls, feeding them and taking them for a walk.

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The provision is good

All children understand the routines of the day. They receive good levels of support and reassurance from staff. This has a positive effect on children's confidence, behaviour and emotional well-being. Older children show that they are beginning to cooperate with each other and share resources independently. Staff teach children to do things for themselves whenever possible to help promote their independence. For example, children are encouraged to put their own coats on for outdoor play and to zip them independently.

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The provision is good

Older children learn skills in preparation for school. For example, staff weave mathematical development throughout children's play activities. Children count and learn about 'more' and 'less'. They are supported to develop their literacy skills. Children show pride and excitement as they talk about their drawings and write their names. Older children learn about letters and the sounds that they make. Children learn about the wider world. For instance, they explore a range of national and international festivals and celebrations.

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need to do better?

n Staff provide children with an ambitious curriculum that builds on what they know and can do. They use their good knowledge of children's next steps in development to plan activities that keep children motivated to learn. This helps gaps in children's learning to close and to prepare children well for their move on to school. n In general, supervision and appraisal systems are effective. Staff comment that they feel supported and are encouraged to expand their knowledge through training. However, the current methods used to monitor staff's teaching skills are not focused sharply enough on raising the quality of their practice to the highest level. This influences the quality of education that children receive. n Staff support children's communication and language skills well. They ask children appropriate questions and repeat words to younger children. Children enthusiastically join in with familiar songs and rhymes and are confident

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need to do better?

communicators. n Overall, partnerships with parents are good. Parents describe the staff as welcoming and friendly. Staff share information with parents using an online app. They speak to parents on a daily basis about children's development and

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need to do better?

31 May 2023 their day in the nursery. Children spend time with their key person and have good relationships in place. Overall, the key-person system is effective in supporting children's learning and development well. However, some parents are unaware of who their child's key person is. This means that, at times, staff are not able to consistently gather and share information that is tailored to children's care. n Children have a variety of opportunities to support their physical development. For instance, they climb in the outdoor play area and dance to music. Children enjoy playing in the garden. They search for insects using magnifying glasses and pretend to make soup and pasta in the outdoor kitchen. Staff interact well with children and encourage them to use their imaginations. n Overall, care practices are good. Staff provide healthy meals and talk to children about the importance of brushing their teeth. However, staff do not always

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teach children about the importance of following good hygiene practices. For example, staff do not always teach children about the importance of washing their hands thoroughly before snack times. n Staff prepare healthy food on site each day and are aware of children's dietary requirements. Children and staff sit together at mealtimes. Staff support children's lively conversations. Children develop a positive attitude to food, and they behave courteously at the table.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Managers ensure that staff are suitable to work with children. The premises are safe and secure, and staff regularly assess the premises for risks. Children learn how to keep themselves safe by, for example not running inside. Staff attend regular training on how to keep children safe and protected from harm. They have a good understanding of child protection and know the referral procedure. Staff know about a range of safeguarding issues, such as county lines, the 'Prevent' duty and domestic violence. They supervise children with attentiveness and make sure that ratios are met.

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should:

n build on existing good systems for the monitoring of staff's performance to focus even more sharply on raising the practice of all individuals to the highest level n embed methods to keep parents regularly updated about who their children's key person is, to help ensure that every child's care is precisely tailored to meet their individual needs n reflect on the organisation of handwashing routines to ensure that they are fully effective in supporting children to understand about good health.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2636900 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10288899 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 50 Number of children on roll 38 Name of registered person Smith, Sarah

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reference number

Telephone number 07400838483 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Scribbles Nursery registered in 2021 and is located in Leeds. The nursery employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above, and the manager and another member of staff hold qualifications at level 6. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery 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 nursery received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with staff and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the nursery. n The inspector observed staff's practice and their engagement with children throughout the inspection. n The inspector spoke with staff and children during the inspection. She completed a joint observation with the nursery manager and another member of staff. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector checked evidence of the staff's suitability and qualifications. She held a meeting with the nursery manager. n The inspector held discussions with the manager and staff about the design of the curriculum and how it is being implemented.

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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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