The Barn Childcare

Inspection of The Barn Childcare Hemlington Hall Farm, Nuneaton Drive, Hemlington, Middlesbrough TS8 9DA

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children love coming to the nursery and enjoy every minute they are there. They arrive bursting with curiosity, ready to explore the activities. Staff ensure that every child feels welcome and valued, and relationships between staff, children and their families are a real strength. They ensure that children receive continuity in their care. For example, they collect detailed information about babies' and young children's routines at home, such as sleep and feeding patterns and comforters. This helps to support children's emotional security.

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The provision is good

The outdoor learning environment is a buzz of excitement. Toddlers squeal with delight at the prospect of going into the garden. They show great curiosity when they spot a grasshopper in the grass and copy the hopping action they make. Older children learn to handle bugs with care, and when holding a worm they say, 'I won't squash it.' Children also share what they know. For instance, they remind their friend to put the worm back in the soil before it dries out.

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The provision is good

Children's core strength and balance are developed as they climb on tree branches, and clamber into the treehouse. They use their imagination as they sit in the boat and pretend to go on journeys to Africa and Turkey.

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need to do better?

n The manager is passionate about creating strong opportunities for every child. She knows exactly what she wants children to learn. The curriculum is relevant and interesting. It helps children to become successful young learners. The use of the nursery's spacious outdoor area is a particular feature in supporting children's learning across a stimulating range of activities, especially their physical development. As a result, children make good progress from their many and varied starting points. n Children's language skills are developing well. All children including babies are introduced to a range of story books. This develops their knowledge of language structure and increases the number of words they know and understand. Pre- school children and toddlers confidently communicate with staff and their peers. Staff model language, talking to children constantly and asking questions to generate conversation. However, occasionally staff do not always help children

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to understand the importance of listening while others are speaking. n Staff continuously support children to develop their number and calculating skills through simple problem-solving, number rhymes and songs. Older children use the correct names for more complex shapes, such as cuboid. They learn how to use a ruler to measure blocks, and use mathematical language, such as more and less. n Many children have had fewer opportunities, prior to starting nursery, to meet

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need to do better?

31 August 2023 and socialise with other children because of the pandemic. Staff recognise that these children need more help to build their confidence and learn to play together. They model regularly for children how to take turns. This helps children to follow routines and instructions well. They reinforce how children should behave, using gentle reminders to guide them in their play. This helps children learn how to manage their behaviour. n Staff teach children the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, children know to wash their hands before lunch. They demonstrate the ability to independently access resources and activities and take a lead in their learning. However, at times, staff do not maximise opportunities for children to further develop their independence skills consistently. n Staff swiftly identify those children who may need additional support. They work closely with parents and a range of outside agencies to ensure that all children

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make the best possible progress. Individual support plans provide clear targets, which identify the small steps of learning for each child. Parents appreciate this. They receive regular reports of their children's progress, are given details of what their children will be learning and their achievements. n The manager and all the staff care passionately about the education and development of all the children who attend. She carries out regular supervision of staff and monitors their teaching practice. During supervision sessions, staff discuss their own learning priorities and set development targets. The manager sources training to support them. This means that staff's knowledge and skills are constantly improving.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff are fully aware of their roles and responsibilities to protect children from harm. They know how to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and understand the procedures to follow to ensure safeguarding concerns are reported correctly. The manager has robust recruitment procedures in place. She makes checks on new and existing staff to ensure they are and remain suitable to work with children. Staff keep children under close supervision as they play and eat and when they sleep. Risk assessments ensure that children are kept safe on the premises and the nursery has stringent security procedures in place.

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should:

n help staff to support older children to understand the importance of listening while others are speaking n maximise opportunities for children to consistently develop their independence skills, such as through daily routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552336 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 10309104 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 60 Number of children on roll 76 Name of registered person The Barn Childcare Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01642587781 Date of previous inspection 30 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The Barn Childcare registered in 2017. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff. Of these, four hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 6, four hold appropriate qualifications at level 2, and two at level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7am 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 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 inspector carried out a learning walk with the manager and discussed how the curriculum is delivered. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She spoke with staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager and provider. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector spoke with parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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