Abkats Ltd

Inspection of Abkats Ltd The Bungalow, Catherton, Cleobury Mortimer, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY14 0JH

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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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The manager's curriculum has clear progression which supports children to reach their development milestones. Children under the age of two have daily access to an age-appropriate learning space. Babies are keen to play and explore and show curiosity in the resources available to them. They also benefit from regular opportunities to interact with older children. For example, staff bring the children together so they can all enjoy the singing sessions. Older babies enthusiastically join in with the action songs and staff sit with the younger babies to provide support so they can also benefit. This helps babies to link words with actions.

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The provision is good

The manager makes effective use of community projects to enthuse children and support their understanding of the world. Staff plan exciting learning experiences so that children can understand about life cycles, including growing plants and the role of insects in pollination. Children are proud to share their achievements and knowledge after winning a local competition related to their pollination project.

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The provision is good

Staff understand the emotional needs of each child and use this to help them to feel safe, secure and form close bonds with them. They have high expectations for children's behaviour. Children understand what is expected from them.

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need to do better?

n The manager reflects well on the service they provide. She works closely with the local authority to review staff practice and identify further ways to improve. She has a clear vision for continuing to make targeted improvements which include enhancements to the learning environment. n The manager monitors staff practice and identify ways to further improve. She supports apprentices well as they work towards their level 3 qualification and provides staff with personally tailored professional development opportunities. Recent training has focused on helping staff understand about brain development in children and supporting their language skills. n Partnership working is strong. Staff keep parents well informed of the progress their children are making and provide guidance to support their continued learning at home. Parents share how the language intervention programmes have supported their children in their communication skills. They say that the

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staff are amazing and their children love attending. Staff also link closely with other settings where children attend. n Overall, staff make effective use of their observations and assessments to plan individual educational programmes for each child. However, staff do not use this information as well as possible to match the planned adult-led learning experiences to the needs of each child in the group. n Staff provide children with a variety of valuable learning experiences. However,

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need to do better?

17 July 2024 the organisation of the daily routines does not ensure that children's learning is maximised throughout the day. n Staff make good use of children's two-year-old progress check to identify where children need additional support, including making referrals to outside agencies for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They implement successful, targeted support to help children who need additional help with their communication and language. This has been effective in ensuring that all children are confident communicators in readiness for their move to school. n Staff are skilled teachers and recognise how they can use children's spontaneous play interests to support their learning. For example, they make good use of opportunities to support children's problem solving and critical thinking skills. This encourages children to be independent learners and to persevere as they

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find their own solutions to problems. For example, children find ways to create blockages in cardboard tubes to stop the pasta from falling out. They decide that drawing flowers outdoors will attract insects to the garden to aid pollination. n Staff plan the learning environment so that children are well motivated to play and learn. Children sustain their interest for extended periods of time on activities that challenge them in their learning. Older children are especially motivated to use writing for a purpose, such as to write notes while they are pretending to be doctors and patients. n The manager's curriculum clearly identifies how they will help children to regulate their feelings and behaviour. Staff skilfully support babies to learn to understand about simple boundaries. They help older children to develop strategies to manage conflict, such as sharing and taking turns. n Staff promote children's independence well throughout the daily routines. Babies

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need to do better?

learn to feed themselves. Older children learn how to open packets from their lunch box. Two-year-old children take themselves to the toilet and require minimal support. Staff identify progressive guidance for children so they can feel proud of their achievements when managing their personal care routines.

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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 plan learning experiences that are matched precisely to their specific stage of development to maximise their progress n review and enhance daily routines to maximise learning for children across the curriculum.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 224025 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10318505 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 20 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person Abkats Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01746 718400 Date of previous inspection 17 October 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Abkats Ltd registered in 2000 and is located in Catherton Common, Shropshire. The nursery employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold relevant early years qualifications at level 5 and level 6. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday during school term time, and a holiday club is available according to demand. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5.30pm. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education 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 joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n Children interacted with the inspector during the inspection. 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. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.

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n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. 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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