Carmela Coady Childcare

Inspection of Carmela Coady Childcare Suite 2 & 3, 4-6 Shelley Road, Bournemouth BH1 4HY

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children arrive at this welcoming nursery happy and keen to be with their friends. They develop confidence and learn to listen and follow instructions. Kind and caring staff greet them on arrival and quickly comfort children when they need reassurance. Staff use this time to communicate with parents to find out detailed information about their children and to support families.

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The provision is good

Children develop positive relationships with staff. Throughout the nursery, staff sit alongside children as they play. This helps children to feel valued as individuals. Staff implement daily routines for children to follow, helping them to feel safe and secure. For example, children line up when it is time to go outside to play. They know to walk straight through a courtyard to access the outdoor area.

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The provision is good

Staff provide a calm, nurturing environment. Children are keen to explore and investigate the resources and activities staff offer them. They excitedly engage in activities staff plan for them. For instance, staff follow older children's interests in musical instruments. They encourage children to use shakers in time to the nursery rhymes they sing. Management has put in place a coherent curriculum that builds on what children need to know next. The curriculum is ambitious for all children.

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need to do better?

n Staff support children with their communication and language skills well, using various strategies. They use sign language when they say 'please' and 'thank you' to model good manners. Younger children use picture cards to confidently name different emotions, and they engage in conversations with staff during their play. However, less-experienced staff do not always speak slowly or pause conversations to allow younger children, particularly those who speak English as an additional language (EAL), time to think and respond to their questions or help them to join in. n The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) knows children very well, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The SENCo focuses on closing any gaps in children's learning and experiences. She identifies any potential issues early on and seeks external help and advice when necessary. Parents comment that they are fully involved in the process.

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n Children's behaviour is good and appropriate for their age. They are kind to their friends. Older children play alongside each other and share resources during activities. Staff encourage younger children to talk about emotions and how they are feeling. For example, they make good use of colours and stories to teach children about recognising and dealing with their emotions. n Children learn to be independent. In the baby room, babies confidently feed themselves at mealtimes. Younger children learn to tidy up, and older children

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need to do better?

28 September 2023 start to manage their own personal care. All children are confident to lead their own play and learning. n Staff take time to find out about children's individual backgrounds and experiences. They provide opportunities for children that they may not experience at home. Children look forward to their weekly physical education, music, and cookery sessions. They learn about the wider world through outings in the community, such as to the local library and nature walks. However, staff are not always proactive in promoting the cultures and languages of the children who attend the nursery. Therefore, children miss out on opportunities to explore their similarities and differences. n Parents are complimentary about the nursery. They receive regular updates about their children's day and ongoing development. For instance, staff send detailed information about children's experiences and development using an

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need to do better?

online app. Parents appreciate this communication they have with staff. They feel that the management team 'listens and takes action' on the suggestions they make. n The owner/manager and co-manager are dedicated leaders. They involve staff, parents, and children in their ongoing reflection and when planning future improvements to the nursery. The management team works with staff, observing them as they work with children. The team meets with staff to discuss their roles, agree on professional development targets and plan future training.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Management gives high priority to the safety and well-being of all children, and staff undertake regular child protection training. Managers monitor ongoing staff suitability through regular supervision and appraisals. Safeguarding matters are regularly discussed at team meetings to refresh staff's knowledge. The designated safeguarding leads, and staff, are confident in the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about children or adults they encounter. Management works with staff to identify potential hazards. Staff deploy themselves effectively and supervise children well.

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should:

n strengthen support for less-experienced staff to give children, particularly those who speak EAL, more time to think and respond and to help younger children's emerging speech and language skills n build further on the opportunities to celebrate children's backgrounds, cultures, and languages to help children understand their similarities and differences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2665324 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10311124 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 51 Number of children on roll 92 Name of registered person Carmela Coady Childcare Partnership

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reference number

Telephone number 07904864172 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Carmela Coady Childcare registered in 2021. It operates from a converted commercial premises in the Boscombe area of Bournemouth, Dorset. The nursery is privately run. It opens from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. There are 15 staff who work with the children. The owner/manager has an early years teaching qualification. The co-manager holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 5, three staff at level 3 and six staff at level 2. Four staff are currently working towards childcare qualifications. The setting offers funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 owner/manager, co-manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the daily routines and their early years curriculum. n The inspector spoke to several parents and read letters of reference to consider parents' views on the service they receive. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the owner/manager. n The inspector talked to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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