Little People Day Nursery Aspull

Inspection of Little People Day Nursery Aspull Holly Road, Aspull, Wigan WN2 1RY

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Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Staff expertly guide children through their development. Each experience is highly sequenced to ensure children have a secure foundation of learning to build upon. The manager has devised a curriculum which focuses precisely on the individual needs of all the children, with communication and language at the heart of everything they do. Children absorb the language-rich environment that surrounds them. As a result, they are exceeding in their language skills. For example, children from a young age use a wide range of vocabulary to describe and explain their understanding.

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The provision is outstanding

Staff ignite children's interests and are developing highly motivated children who are eager to learn. For example, children excitedly run to join in with the 'talking tub' activity. As the member of staff announces the end of the activity, the children eagerly ask for it to be repeated. Children have extremely positive attitudes to learning. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. The clear and consistent approach staff implement helps children to manage their own behaviour with ease.

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The provision is outstanding

Developing children's personal, social and emotional development is a significant strength within this nursery. Children are highly independent and confident to openly express their views. They show they are extremely secure in their surroundings.

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need to do better?

n The manager is passionate about providing children with a high quality of education. Due to the impact of COVID-19, there is a strong focus on supporting communication and language. For example, staff use visual props throughout the nursery to help develop children's understanding. From this, babies show impressive understanding of what is happening next when they are shown a nappy. The coherently planned curriculum helps children make exceptional progress. n All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are thriving. Staff have a comprehensive knowledge of all children. They act swiftly when they find an area of a child's development that may need further support. Staff's extensive understanding of the children is helping to ensure gaps are not forming in their development. n The curriculum for literacy is impeccably sequenced throughout the nursery. Staff go above and beyond expectations to promote and improve children's

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literacy development. For example, from a young age, babies develop their whole-hand grasp with activities such as shredding paper. Toddlers pour water from jugs to strengthen these muscles. Pre-school children are enticed to make

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11 October 2023 large marks in the air and transfer these marks to paper to refine these small- muscle mark-making skills. Children display strong motivation to develop their early writing skills. n Children are exceptionally well behaved. Parents comment on how sharing the nursery's 'golden rules' with them has helped promote consistency with managing behaviour at home. This continuity for children helps them understand exactly what is expected of them. n Immense consideration is given to children's health and well-being. For example, throughout the day, children engage in sensory calming experiences to soothe them and create a relaxing environment. All children excitedly join in with the 'daily mile' to support both physical and mental health. Pre-school children explain about oral health as they brush their teeth. Children have an impressive understanding of what helps them to feel calm and how to support their health

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and well-being. n Promoting individuality and respect is a high priority for this nursery. Children are highly respectful of others. They learn about what makes them unique and develop an understanding of others' differences. The manager ensures staff are highly knowledgeable on supporting children who speak English as an additional language. For example, staff read bilingual books with children to develop language and help children feel included. Children are well prepared for life in modern Britain. n Reflective practice is exemplary. Staff reflect on each area of the curriculum to continuously improve. For example, pre-school staff are aware that not all children have had experiences to develop their core muscles. Therefore, specific apparatus such as a climbing frame and tunnels have been introduced to the outdoor area to embed these skills. Children benefit from a thoughtful and reflective team which strives to achieve the best outcomes for them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders are proactive in ensuring weaknesses are quickly rectified. For example, following a historical incident where staff did not follow procedures in relation to medicine, leaders swiftly put actions into place. All staff now have a strong knowledge of the policy for administering medicine and further robust procedures have been implemented. The manager continually reflects on risk assessments to ensure they are fit for purpose. For example, they have recently updated their lockdown procedure to make this more effective. Staff have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and the procedures to follow should they be concerned about the welfare of a child.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2735304 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 10302203 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 72 Number of children on roll 80 Name of registered person A D & C FARRELL LIMITED

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reference number

Telephone number 01942832662 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little People Day Nursery Aspull registered in 2023 and is located in Wigan. The nursery employs 16 members of childcare staff. Of these, 15 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 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 nursery 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 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager and the nominated individual joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting.

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n The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity with the manager. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. 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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