Chec Mates Day Care

Inspection of Chec Mates Day Care Madeley Baptist Church, High Street, Madeley, Telford TF7 5AH

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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 Good

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The provision is outstanding

The manager's comprehensive curriculum is fully understood by all staff and delivered expertly to the children. The manager and staff tailor the learning programmes specifically to the needs of the children, to build on their experiences at home. Staff use children's interest in nature to extend their knowledge and skills, such as exploring lifecycles and developing subject specific language.

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The provision is outstanding

The children's communication development forms the foundation for the curriculum. Staff focus on supporting children and their families to develop an appreciation of sharing books together as part of their focus on language enrichment. Staff provide children with targeted interventions to help them to make accelerated progress. This includes developing the vocabulary to express their needs, wishes and to manage their feelings and behaviour. This ensures that each child, including those with special educational needs and /or disabilities (SEND), achieves their full potential and has a wide skillset in readiness for school.

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The provision is outstanding

Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with the staff. On children's arrival, staff are immediately attentive and listen with genuine interest as children excitedly share their experiences from home. Staff have established high expectations for children's behaviour. Children are respectful of each other and the resources they access. Staff diligently risk assess so that children can play and explore safely.

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need to do better?

n The provider ensures that the nursery is accessible to the needs of all the children. She shows high levels of integrity for the equality of opportunity for each child and in providing the best start to their education. This includes providing the necessary one-to-one support for children with SEND while the SENDCo starts the formal process with the local authority. The provider makes precise use of additional funding to ensure that it benefits the children it is intended for. n Leader's thorough self-evaluation ensures that the nursery continues to evolve and develop in response to the needs of the children. The provider supports the professional development of all staff who receive purposeful supervision and training. Staff share how the provider looks after them on a professional and personal level. In-line with children's learning priorities post COVID-19, staff have received extensive training in communication and language interventions.

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n Leaders engage in successful partnership with other agencies involved in children's care to support their development and well-being. Staff have an in- depth knowledge of the children and their families. This is established from the onset and during the transition from the sister nursery. Children's communication development is a key part of this process including, the language children speak

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3 April 2024 at home and the best way to communicate with their parents. n Parents speak highly about the service provided and the care their children receive. They appreciate the communication from staff and the guidance they receive to support their child's continued learning at home. Staff provide parents with comprehensive information about their child's learning, such as the key words they are currently exploring in nursery. n The manager and staff value the children's cultural backgrounds and provide opportunities for them to share their important celebrations with their friends. Children have recently been learning how some families celebrate Springtime. Staff create a wide range of opportunities for children to engage with other members of the community to learn about the significant local events. n All staff have an outstanding understanding of how young children learn and the priorities for their development. Staff make excellent use of their observations to

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inform assessment of children's progress and to plan for their learning. n Staff adapt their teaching skilfully and expertly weave children's individual learning targets into their play. Their interactions ensure a focus on learning throughout and consistently supports, critical thinking and reasoning skills. Staff ensure that children have the opportunities to recall and reflect on what they have learnt previously so they can develop a deep understanding. n Staff create exciting invitations to play both indoors and outdoors that challenge each child and captivate their interest. For example, children learn about pollination and use props to pretend they are bees. They transport pollen from the flower to the beehive. Children are then inspired to paint images of the bees. Children access binoculars to observe birds. They use their mathematical knowledge to weigh out the bird food for the feeders. Staff are swift to respond

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to children's imaginative play ideas and encourage their use of exciting vocabulary during sand play. n Through the various daily routines, staff focus on supporting children's understanding about healthy lifestyles and keeping themselves and others safe. Children explore how their heart beats faster after a period of energetic activity. They know about hygiene routines, including hand washing and oral care. Children benefit from the extensive range of physical challenges in the outdoor area. Staff make use of visits out into community to reinforce children's understanding of road safety and about being alert to the potential risks in the natural world, such as poisonous plants. n Staff are excellent role models and provide children with clear guidance for being respectful to their friends and managing conflict. They consistently reinforce good manners. Children develop excellent social skills and demonstrate

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exceptional conversational skills as they engage in lively discussions.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474401 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 10335364 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 38 Number of children on roll 35 Name of registered person Childcare Support on Site Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01952587788 Date of previous inspection 13 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Chec Mates Day Care registered in 2014. The nursery employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 with one at at level 5. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round, except bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for 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 viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Children interacted with the inspector during the inspection. n The manager 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 talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual/registered individual about the leadership and management of the setting. 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.

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n The inspector carried out a joint observation 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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