Ashleigh's Little Angels Childcare

Inspection of Ashleigh's Little Angels Childcare Easthampstead House, Town Square, Bracknell RG12 1BH

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements. She recognises that young children learn well through play, and reports that she plans her curriculum accordingly. This, she states, involves considering children's interests and a balance of adult-led and child-initiated learning opportunities. n The provider has a secure understanding of how to best provide opportunities for children to be physically active when they attend. This is particularly challenging due to the position of the setting. She describes how she provides opportunities for children to develop their gross motor skills and upper-body strength indoors. These include children accessing daily sessions, where they are encouraged to explore large soft-play apparatus. She also explains how she has planned regular occasions for children to be out in the fresh air, and exercise using public outdoor spaces.

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider demonstrates a sound knowledge and understanding of child protection. She talks passionately about how seriously she takes her duty to keep children safe. She has robust policies and procedures in place to help ensure that any concerns about children's safety or welfare are dealt with swiftly and effectively. She attends regular safeguarding training, which supports her knowledge being up to date and dedicates time with employed staff, to ensure that they are well-informed and comply with expected policies and procedures. When employing others, regular checks are also in place to ensure ongoing suitability of staff. n The provider explains the importance of managing behaviour consistently and having high expectations. She explains how in the past she has encouraged older children to become role models by allocating them roles, such as helping to display the day of the week and the weather, and showing younger children

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how to put their coats on. n Through discussion, the provider demonstrates that she understands the importance of teaching children the skills to help them become independent and resilient learners. The provider states that even the youngest children, when ready, are supported in activities, such as learning to sit at tables for mealtimes while gaining confidence in using cutlery and crockery effectively by themselves. n The provider demonstrates an understanding of the importance of fostering close and productive relationships with parents and other professionals. For instance, she explains how in the past she would regularly share key information with professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to best help support children's learning and development.

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This provision meets requirements

6 June 2023 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2634011 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10285530 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 12 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Ashleigh's Little Angels Childcare and Creche Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07795631700 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Ashleigh's Little Angels Childcare registered in 2021. It is located in central Bracknell, Berkshire. It opens Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 6pm, and Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm. The owner is also a registered childminder, who is approved to operate from the same premises under her childminding registration.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider has 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 setting. n The provider showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures those are safe and suitable. The inspector held discussions with the provider about the learning and development requirements. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including first-aid qualifications, policies and risk assessments. n The inspector held discussions with the provider about her safeguarding training, knowledge and procedures. In addition, the inspector found out how this information and knowledge was passed on to other members of staff and how ongoing suitability was checked for anyone working with children at the setting. n The inspector and the provider held discussions about how she evaluates her

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practice and strives for future improvements.

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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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6 June 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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