Happy Kidz Day Care

Inspection of Happy Kidz Day Care Bingley Strengthening Families Hub, Norfolk Road, Wolverhampton WV3 0JE

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Staff provide children with an extremely warm welcome as they arrive. They know every child well and build close and secure relationships with them. As a result, children separate from parents with ease and are excited to start their day. They quickly choose the activities they would like to play with and are eager to engage and have fun as they learn. Staff implement a curriculum that is wholly child centred and based on children's individual interests and needs.

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The provision is good

Staff are adept at helping children to manage their behaviour and understand their emotions. They talk to children calmly and encourage them to consider the impact that their actions have on others. When children become upset because they want a toy another child has, staff remind them about taking turns and sharing. Staff treat children with respect and initiate good manners as they remind them to say please and thank you. Consequently, children's behaviour across the setting is good. All children, including those with special educational need and/or disabilities (SEND), make the best progress they are capable of from their individual starting points. Staff recognise where children are in their learning and adapt activities to ensure that every child learns at their own pace and in a way that suits their individual learning style.

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need to do better?

n The setting benefits from a cohesive and knowledgeable management team. They work well together and provide each other with support. They are forward thinking and continually strive to make changes that will enhance the provision for the children who attend. The management team has a good overview of what they want children to learn. They are knowledgeable about the local area and the impact that COVID-19 has had on children's development, in particular their social and communication skills. n Staff receive regular supervision meetings and team meetings to discuss any concerns and review changes. In addition, staff benefit from away days, such as a yoga retreat, and treat Friday to support their well-being. The management team recognise and work to staff's strengths and are mindful of their workload. Staff have access to an online training app to further their professional development. However, there are times when quieter and less confident staff

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lack the skills needed to support children fully when more experienced staff are away from the room. n Children with SEND are afforded the utmost care and learning, and this is a real strength of this setting. The special educational needs coordinator is inspirational in her approach to these children, and her passion for providing them with the very best support is evident. Staff mirror this passion and dedication. They successfully implement a range of strategies and resources, such as quiet time in

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19 June 2024 sensory areas and one-to-one support. They recognise that achievements may be small but, as with all children who attend, these are celebrated with gusto and excitement. n There is a clear focus throughout the setting on children's communication and language. Staff initiate conversations and children are confident to talk to visitors and share what they are doing. Staff use a screening tool to help them swiftly identify any gaps in communication. They liaise with other professionals to ensure children receive any additional support they may need. However, there are times when staff speak quickly to the children and do not give them the time they need to process their thoughts and respond. n Staff support children's increasing independence. Older children begin to take responsibility for their own care needs. They help to tidy away the toys when they have finished playing with them and can put on their own coats before

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playing outside. However, younger children's independence is not supported as well as it could be, especially at snack time. Staff are often too quick to do things for children that they are capable of doing themselves. n Children are becoming curious and motivated learners. Staff provide them with opportunities to investigate and problem solve for themselves. They encourage children to persevere with small tasks, such as finding which screwdriver fits the screw they are trying to loosen. Staff provide clear expectations to children to further their knowledge. For example, they show children the plus and minus signs on a battery and how it fits into a toy to make it work. n Staff build very positive relationships with parents. They are aware of home circumstances and endeavour to provide appropriate help and support. Staff share information with parents about their child and how they can continue to

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need to do better?

support them at home. Parents speak highly of the setting and say that their children have made progress since attending.

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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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should:

n provide staff with more access to professional development opportunities that help to improve their knowledge and confidence n help staff to recognise when to give children more time to process their thoughts and respond to questions n provide younger children with more opportunities to develop their independence and do things for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2541518 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 10352984 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 28 Number of children on roll 52 Name of registered person Khan, Afzel

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reference number

Telephone number 07411759962 Date of previous inspection 8 September 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Happy Kidz Day Care registered in 2019 and is situated in Wolverhampton. A team of eight staff are employed to work with the children, seven of whom hold early years qualifications that range from level 2 to level 6. One member of staff is working towards level 2. The nursery is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am until 3.30pm, term time only. Funded early education is provided for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued 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 The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation during snack time. 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 special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The inspector talked to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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