Spoonbill Under 3's

Inspection of Spoonbill Under 3's 6 Shackleton Road, GOSPORT, Hampshire PO13 9SG

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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

Children benefit from a warm and friendly staff team who know them well. Staff take the time to settle children in and build strong bonds. This supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Children show they feel secure, holding up their arms for cuddles and smiling broadly as staff play with them. Staff are responsive to children's individual needs, such as settling tired babies to sleep swiftly.

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The provision is good

Children listen to what staff say. Staff share stories, with children climbing on to their knees to snuggle in comfortably. Children keep on trying and show pride in their achievements. For instance, babies beam with delight as they manage to stack blocks. Staff share children's success and offer them plenty of warm praise.

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The provision is good

Children are learning to manage their own feelings and behaviour. Staff are close by to offer children support when they need it. Children benefit from positive role models. Staff teach them to develop good manners and follow simple routines and expectations. For instance, children learn to sit at a table to eat their meals and snacks. They learn a good variety of skills to support them to move on to the next stage in their education.

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need to do better?

n The manager and provider have clear aims for children in the setting. They have a well-thought-out curriculum in place to support children's learning and development. Children benefit from a staff team who all share the same high expectations for them. This supports good levels of continuity for children. n There is a high focus on supporting children's communication skills and children hearing lots of words as they play. For instance, children learn about 'colanders' in the water, watching with interest as water pours through the holes. Staff encourage children to try and catch the water from watering cans. They introduce children to words, such as 'wet' and 'cold'. Children develop to be confident communicators. n Staff encourage children to be independent from a young age. They show babies how to hold their water bottles, for example, and older children try and rub in their sun cream. Babies learn what the parts of their bodies are called as staff

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name them when applying their sun cream. Staff support babies to feed themselves at mealtimes, and older children to wipe their own hands and faces. They learn to manage their personal care skills. n Children thrive in the inviting outdoor environment. They run about, laughing as staff join in with them. Staff help children to climb on to stepping stones, encouraging their physical development well. Staff lead children in stamping and marching as they sing. Children are motivated to join in. n Staff plan activities to support children's learning. For example, children take

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need to do better?

21 June 2023 part in a large-scale group-painting activity. Children learn to play alongside each other as they explore paint with different tools. However, staff do not consistently build on what children already know and can do. For example, older children mix colours to make orange, but staff do not help them to understand fully why this happens. This does not support children's learning to the very highest levels. n Staff generally support children's play and learning well. Occasionally, when children are playing, staff do not sit and interact with them to help them with their learning. Sometimes, staff do not notice when children get distracted and walk away from activities. This does not support their learning consistently. n Children benefit from regular outings, such as to a local music group. This helps them to see different people and different places. They learn about the wider world in which they are growing up.

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need to do better?

n Staff comment on the high levels of support they receive from the provider and the manager. Staff can access training, such as recently around the use of 'treasure baskets'. They talk enthusiastically about the positive impact this has had on children's experiences at the setting. n Parents comment very favourably about the setting. They say that the staff team is exceptional in supporting their children, and 'staff care for me as well as my child'. Staff build very effective partnerships with parents, which supports their children at home and in the setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider has a robust recruitment process in place to ensure that all staff are suitable to work with children. A thorough induction ensures that all staff are well informed about safeguarding from the time they start to work with children. Staff are secure in their understanding to promote children's well-being at all times. They know the signs and indicators of possible abuse. Staff know the actions to take if they have any concerns about children's welfare. They understand what to do if they have any concerns about their colleagues.

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should:

n support staff to clearly understand what they want children to learn and how they can extend learning for each child, so that all children make the best possible progress n improve the effectiveness of staff deployment in all areas of the setting to ensure that all children receive the support they need to gain the most from activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374116 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10295403 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 15 Name of registered person Naval Under Fives (Eastern Area) Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 077 7315 4759 Date of previous inspection 11 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Spoonbill Under 3's registered in 2008. It is a community group that is one of the childcare services operated by the Naval Under Fives organisation. The provision is predominantly open to Tri-Service personnel. However, it also accommodates civilian children from the local community. It is located in Gosport, Hampshire. The provision provides care Monday to Friday, from 8am until 4pm, throughout the year. The nursery employs four members of staff. Three staff hold qualifications at level 3 and above.

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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 this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about the curriculum and what they intend for the children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The inspector talked to the staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager and the provider. n A meeting was held between the inspector, the provider and the manager. The inspector looked at relevant documentation and saw evidence of suitability of staff. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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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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