Spinning Tops Day Nursery

Inspection of Spinning Tops Day Nursery 12, Algitha Road, Skegness PE25 2AG

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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

Children develop extremely close bonds with staff and settle quickly in their care. They arrive smiling and eager to learn in the homely and welcoming environment that staff create. Children rapidly gain confidence in sharing their ideas as they use play dough to make pretend ice creams with staff. They develop their hand muscles as staff encourage them to use a variety of tools, such as rolling pins, to manipulate the dough into pots and cones. Children learn new vocabulary and knowledge from staff, including what a 'Neapolitan' ice cream is and why ice cream drips when it is melting. They use their imagination to add different objects to their play, such as a wooden stick to mimic a 'flake'. Staff praise children for persevering to make their creations. This motivates children to extend their play further, for example feeding ice creams to toy dinosaurs. Staff teach children about ways to stay healthy, suggesting that they might have to brush the dinosaurs' teeth after

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The provision is good

Children behave extremely well and know what staff expect of them from a young age. They all stop, wiggle their fingers and listen so staff can explain instructions to them. Children follow the instructions and put the resources away without needing support. Children show their strong friendships and happily invite their friends into their play, sharing resources willingly. They demonstrate their care of others and imitate the language that staff use to make sure others are alright when they have a minor trip in the garden.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, leaders have made sure that their vetting procedures are appropriate and have re-trained all staff in child protection. n Staff know all the children extremely well and place great emphasis on getting to know their individual personalities. They play alongside children to assess what they already know and can do, and they identify what children need to learn next. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff share this information with the rest of the staffing team so they can support the children consistently. n Staff use what they know about children's interests to plan the activities and resources in the environment. Pre-school children enjoy pushing a variety of vehicles down the outdoor slide, discussing with staff what happens when the vehicles go through a puddle at the bottom of the slide. Staff help the children to develop this play into a race. Children take turns and listen carefully for the

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need to do better?

words 'on your marks, get set, go'. However, some staff do not always focus on what individual children need to learn next during play. Therefore, some children do not always make the most progress they are capable of. n Staff support children to develop their communication from a young age. They

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20 June 2023 repeat simple key words and encourage children under one-year-old to make different 'roar' noises as they explore dinosaur toys and masks. Staff use new language with them as they touch and feel different surfaces such as 'bumpy', children try to repeat these new words. n Staff support older children to learn the importance of stories and songs. They help them to share what they know about the meaning of a title, author and blurb of a book. Staff read stories in extremely engaging ways, including about a dinosaur who hides his peas. They encourage children to make suggestions about what happens next and help them to share their thoughts. Staff remind children how eating peas makes them strong. n Staff help children to develop their independence. They help young children learn how to go down the stairs safely by sitting on every step and taking their time. When a young child tries climbing up a wet small slide, staff remain close

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need to do better?

so they can ensure their safety and offer praise for their determination. n Leaders encourage staff to undertake a variety of online training they might find useful. They hold meetings for staff to support them to work collaboratively and they offer staff general support and guidance during the day. However, some staff find implementing the curriculum challenging, which creates some inconsistencies in teaching. Leaders do not always identify what targeted support individual staff need to be able to help them develop their practice. n Parents and carers are extremely positive about the care, education and support that children receive from staff and leaders at the setting. They say that communication is 'excellent' and helps them consistently support children at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff and leaders ensure the environment is safe for children to play. They assess any risks and put steps in place to minimise potential hazards, particularly when on outings. There is a thorough arrival procedure, including supervising all doors and checking visitors' identification. Leaders and staff demonstrate a thorough understanding of their responsibility to safeguard children. They monitor and identify the signs and symptoms that a child may be at risk of harm. Staff know how and when to record and report their concerns to other professionals, such as the local authority. They understand local safeguarding concerns that affect the community and have a preventative approach to safeguarding vulnerable families. Staff work alongside other professionals to support families when needed.

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should:

n develop staff's ability to focus further on children's individual learning needs

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should:

20 June 2023 during the planning and implementation of activities so that children make the best possible progress n strengthen how leaders identify and provide the necessary support for individual staff to be able to implement the setting's chosen curriculum more effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2654971 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10275280 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 36 Number of children on roll 61 Name of registered person O'Connor, Lucy Ann

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reference number

Telephone number 01754899433 Date of previous inspection 5 January 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Spinning Tops Day Nursery registered in 2021 and is situated in Skegness, Lincolnshire. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff. Of these, seven hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 manager and the inspector conducted a learning walk together, discussing the learning intention for children and how the environment is arranged. n The manager and the inspector observed and evaluated an activity. n The inspector observed staff and children of all ages throughout the setting. n The inspector held discussions with leaders regularly during the inspection. n Parents' and carers' views were taken into consideration. n A sample of documents were reviewed, including paediatric first-aid certificates, suitability checks, and safeguarding policies and procedures.

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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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