Little Wonders Nursery

Inspection of Little Wonders Nursery Spring Hill Community Centre, Exchange Street, Accrington BB5 0JD

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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 are happy and arrive at the nursery eager to learn. Staff's interactions with children are warm, caring and nurturing. They are enthusiastic and praise children for their efforts, achievements and positive behaviour. This has a positive impact on children's confidence and self-esteem, and their readiness for learning. Staff recognise the uniqueness of each child. The highly effective key-person system helps to ensure that children's emotional well-being is supported effectively. Children who speak English as an additional language quickly develop a strong sense of security and build close attachments to staff.

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The provision is good

Staff have a good understanding of each child's learning needs and tailor activities to help them make good progress. Staff are focused on closing any gaps in children's learning, and they make good use of additional funding to help prevent children from falling behind. Children behave well. Staff encourage children to share and take turns during snack time. Children wait patiently while other children use tongs to pick up pieces of fruit. Then they skilfully handle the tongs to pick up their chosen fruit. This encourages the development of their hand-eye coordination.

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n Staff support children who speak English as an additional language effectively. They work closely with the children's families and other professionals. Achievable targets are set, and strategies are shared to promote the children's ongoing progression in their language development. n The manager and the staff team provide good-quality care and learning experiences. They structure the curriculum to support and build on what the children know and can already do. n The manager values everyone's contribution to the nursery and places a strong emphasis on the staff's well-being. There is a strong team spirit. Staff regularly attend training to enhance their knowledge and are continually looking at ways to improve the nursery. n The learning environment is inviting, and there are lots of exciting resources that are easily accessible to children. Staff plan enjoyable activities that children are keen to take part in. Children delight in playing in the water and sand areas,

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using buckets for filling and pouring. They learn simple words that help to develop their vocabularies, such as 'scoop' and 'pour'. n The staff have developed very close relationships with parents who also speak English as an additional language. They put in place help for children and their families. Parents say that staff are supportive. Parents are delighted and inform the inspector that their children are teaching them English as a result of how well their children learn it in the setting.

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9 October 2023 n The nursery uses signs, symbols and words highly effectively to help children and their families who do not speak fluent English to communicate. n Children have good opportunities to learn about and celebrate the wider world. For example, they learn about Halloween, Guy Fawkes, Diwali, Chinese New Year, Easter, Christmas and Ramadan. This helps them to learn about the diverse community that they live in. n Children demonstrate that they are ready for the next stage of their education. Every opportunity is provided to support children's developing independence and their understanding of the importance of good behaviour. Children confidently access activities. They talk to adults and learn to listen. n The manager does not ensure staff have the required skills and knowledge to deliver the curriculum for literacy. As a result, staff do not consistently support children to develop an accurate understanding of different letters and the

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sounds they represent. n Staff constantly talk to children about what they are doing and ask them questions to help extend their learning. However, at times, they use the wrong words as they talk. For example, they say 'froggy' instead of frog and 'ducky' instead of duck. This does not fully support children to develop the very best communication and language skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Managers and staff complete regular safeguarding training. This helps them to understand their responsibilities. Staff know how to report concerns about a child's welfare or any inappropriate actions of adults working with children. They are aware of safeguarding concerns, such as the risk of extremist views. In response to the recent break-in and vandalisation of the premises, the management team has put in place very effective preventative procedures. This ensures that children are cared for in a safe, protected and secure environment. There are robust recruitment and induction procedures for new staff. This helps to ensure they employ staff who are suitable to work with children. Risk assessments are in place. This helps to keep children safe in the setting. Most staff hold a paediatric first-aid qualification, which means they can act promptly in the event of an accident.

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should:

n support staff to correctly implement the curriculum for literacy, in particular with regard to introducing different letters and the sounds they represent n ensure staff model speech in the correct ways in order to further support children's communication and language development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2647500 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10301485 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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Total number of places 90 Number of children on roll 9 Name of registered person Little Wonders (Early Years) Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07414800038 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Wonders Nursery was registered in 2021. The nursery employs three members of staff, all of whom hold early years qualifications at level 3. It is open Monday to Friday, from 9am until 3pm, term time only.

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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 At appropriate times during the inspection, the inspector spoke to staff. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the manager. n Parents shared their views with the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a meeting with one of the directors and the manager and sampled relevant documentation to help establish their understanding of how to safeguard the children in their care.

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Inspection activities

9 October 2023 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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