Jesters Childcare Ltd

Inspection of Jesters Childcare Ltd Stanhope Primary School, Keyworth Road, Gedling, NOTTINGHAM NG4 4JD

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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

Staff build positive relationships with the children. They join in with children's play, adding ideas and supporting their learning. Because of this, children are happy, engaged and progress in their development. For example, staff sit with children to draw and model how to move pencils up and down the paper to make different marks. This encourages children's early mark-making skills.

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The provision is good

Staff allocate the star of the day to children; they describe what children have done to achieve it. This supports children to respect one another and build a sense of pride for what they achieve. Children happily receive their awards, share them with friends and put them in their bags. They know what staff expect of them and learn to behave well. Staff give children instructions throughout the day. For example, during snack time, the staff model tidying up and ask children to do the same. Children promptly begin to tidy up and get ready for the next part of the day.

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need to do better?

n Staff and managers know what they want children to learn and have a good understanding of child development. They plan the learning environment based on the children's next steps and interests. They identify children who require additional support to ensure that all children have equal access to the curriculum. n Children are encouraged by staff to make their own choices. Children ask staff to set up 'The Show'. Staff provide musical instruments and set up bubble machines for children to perform on stage. Children use musical instruments with the support of staff. They make sounds with the instruments and move their bodies in different ways. This supports children to develop their coordination, physical skills and creativity. n Staff encourage children to engage with the natural environment. They provide an area for children to dig and explore, using spades and rakes, and add water to the soil. Staff talk to children about different insects, why they need to water

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plants and how worms benefit the soil. This supports children to develop an understanding of the world. Children contribute to conversations and learn about animal habitats. n Staff support children to develop their mathematical knowledge. They incorporate the language of size and talk about the big and small items that children are using. Children hold up items to get staff to name if they are bigger or smaller. They enjoy filling and emptying containers as they explore the water tray. Staff model how to fill them up to the top and point out the numbers on the side of the containers. As a result, children talk with each other about numbers and which container is the fullest. n Parents feel staff communicate well and share what their children need to work

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need to do better?

15 May 2023 on next. They say that their children have developed socially since attending the setting. Parents comment on how the staff have supported their children to transition into the setting, and with the move on to school. Parents value the setting's community ethos and like that their children go on outings and engage in different experiences. n Children are generally supported by staff to develop their communication and language. Staff ask questions and model how to communicate. However, quieter children are not as well supported to develop their communication and vocabulary beyond what they already know. For example, during mealtimes, staff supervise quieter children to ensure that they are safe, but they do not encourage them to join in conversations, as they focus on chatting with the children who are confident talkers. n The newly appointed managers recognise areas for improvement and have

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need to do better?

implemented some changes. For example, they have improved how staff communicate with families. This has helped to ensure that parents receive regular and up-to-date information about their children. However, the procedures need to be embedded further to ensure continuous improvement across the setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff and managers are aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. They attend safeguarding training to support their knowledge of local safeguarding concerns, such as domestic violence and families being radicalised. Managers follow processes to ensure that children are safe and their families are well supported. Staff and managers are confident to make a referral to appropriate agencies if required. Staff complete regular risk assessments of the environment and make adaptations where necessary to ensure children's safety. Managers follow a suitable recruitment process to ensure that new staff are suitable to work with children.

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should:

n improve staff skills to support quieter children to extend their vocabulary beyond what they already know n develop how managers review the effectiveness of procedures to ensure that the setting is continuously improving.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407637 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10279887 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 30 Number of children on roll 87 Name of registered person Jester's Childcare Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07932874360 Date of previous inspection 3 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Jesters Childcare Ltd registered in 2003 and is located Gedling, Nottingham. The setting employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and one at level 5. The setting opens Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and the Christmas holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am to 5.30pm. The setting 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 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 and the inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the setting and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation during the afternoon session. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked through a sample of key documentation, including evidence of staff's suitability.

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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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