The Fun Factory

Inspection of The Fun Factory 104 London Road, Camberley, Surrey GU15 3TJ

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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

Children settle quickly and feel secure in this warm, friendly and family-oriented environment. Children show that they enjoy their time at nursery. For example, they giggle, smile and talk excitedly with staff and other children about their day. Children separate confidently from parents and carers. They form strong bonds with staff. Babies clap their hands in excitement and seek staff out for cuddles as soon as they arrive.

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The provision is good

Children show positive attitudes to their learning and make good progress. Staff skilfully organise the environment to promote children's natural curiosity and eagerness to learn. Children benefit from a good range of experiences, which prepare them well for their future success. For example, babies use spoons, scoops and containers to explore, empty and fill containers with rice. Older children squeeze oranges and lemons to make their own juice, and toddlers build towers and homes for their superheroes.

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The provision is good

The curriculum is exciting and well planned to meet the needs and interests of the children. Staff use their secure knowledge of the children to provide an environment that inspires and engages them. All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), progress well in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The support for children with SEND and children who have possible speech delays is a strength of the nursery. Staff quickly identify children who need additional support. They work effectively with parents and other professionals to put targeted strategies in place, tailored to children's needs and preferences. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development. n Partnership with parents is effective. Staff make good use of settling-in arrangements to build strong relationships with families and children. Parents appreciate the verbal feedback about their child's day, weekly photos and the activities given to them to support children's learning at home. n Children develop good communication and language skills. Staff engage in conversation with children as they play, introducing new words to increase their vocabulary. For example, staff introduce the words 'anchor', and 'telescope' as

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children excitedly act out their imaginary stories in a tray set up with a pirate ship and treasure. Staff skilfully correct children's pronunciation of words as they play, which supports children's speech and language skills well. n Children develop a good understanding of mathematical concepts. Staff have worked hard to develop their own professional knowledge of how to bring the teaching of mathematics into everyday activities. For example, as children enjoy playing with sand and use containers, staff use language such as 'full' and

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28 June 2024 'empty'. In addition, children are encouraged to count during activities as they cut and add fresh herbs and leaves to malleable mixtures. This supports children's understanding of mathematics well. n The management team evaluates the provision effectively. It carries out supervision sessions with staff and checks in on their well-being in regular team meetings. Staff comment that they feel valued and respected in their role. Staff are supported to use resources such as online training to support their ongoing professional development. The manager values the individual skills of her team and rewards staff's good practice. Effective systems are in place to recruit and induct new members. n Overall, staff support children to develop good levels of independence. For example, they encourage children to find their own shoes, wipe their own noses and wash their own hands. However, at times, staff are too quick to step in to

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need to do better?

complete tasks for children and are not consistent in implementing their aims to encourage children to master new skills. Occasionally, some staff do not consistently extend children's understanding of how to follow a healthy lifestyle during daily activities so children fully understand the importance of healthy eating and taking regular exercise. n Children have many opportunities to play and enjoy exploring outside. Older children's coordination and fine motor skills are supported well. For instance, older children enjoy making 'magic potions' in the mud kitchen using real kitchen utensils and ingredients. Meanwhile, younger children enjoy kicking footballs and playing on see-saws.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is a open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interest first.

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should:

n support staff to develop a more consistent approach to encouraging children to be more independent in their daily activities and routines n build on children's awareness of why it is important to make healthy choices and live a healthy lifestyle.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349517 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10347007 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 56 Number of children on roll 79 Name of registered person The Fun Factory (Childcare) Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01276 469 469 Date of previous inspection 8 August 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The Fun Factory registered in 2007. It is located in Camberley, Surrey. The nursery is open each weekday from 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The nursery employs 19 members of staff, 15 of whom hold relevant early years qualifications between level 2 and level 6. The manager holds a relevant qualification at level 6.

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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 discussed the intent of the curriculum, observed its implementation during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n A joint observation was completed and discussed with the manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector spoke with staff and children at suitable times throughout the inspection. n Parents were invited to share their views with the inspector. Parents discussed their views during the inspection, and the inspector took account of all feedback received.

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Inspection activities

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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