Little Angels Uppingham LTD

Inspection of Little Angels Uppingham LTD 4-5 Ayston House, Ayston Road, Uppingham, OAKHAM, Rutland LE15 9RL

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children arrive at the nursery happily and are greeted enthusiastically by the nurturing and caring staff team. All children settle quickly into their chosen play. The management team and staff create a stimulating environment which ignites children's curiosity and exploration, during indoors and outdoor play. Staff understand child development and quickly identify what children need to learn next. Children enjoy developing new skills and knowledge. During a mathematical activity, older children are supported by staff to gain an understanding of pairs. Children practise matching socks and name shapes and patterns.

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The provision is good

Staff who work with younger children make sure they create a safe and secure environment which enables babies to develop their physical, emotional and language skills. Babies practise using their small muscle skills as they pick up objects and bang them together. They learn new words and sounds as staff sing and speak clearly, often providing a running commentary for babies as they play. Babies build secure attachments with staff. They clap and giggle as staff pass the soft cube to them during a passing game.

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The provision is good

Staff are positive role-models, which promotes children's good behaviour. Staff recognise and value children's achievements, and regularly offer praise and encouragement. This contributes positively towards building on children's self- esteem and confidence, and enables children's positive attitude to learning.

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need to do better?

n The management team and staff are highly reflective and strive to ensure children receive excellent quality care and education. They understand the importance of addressing the improvements required following their previous inspection. For example, staff astutely reflect on how they can help children to learn about and manage their own safety during play, while climbing on apparatus outside. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have good support from staff. Staff build strong links with external professionals who are involved in children's care. They make sure that children have individualised learning plans which help to close gaps in children's learning. This supports high levels of continuity for children's care and learning. n The provider and her management team ensure staff implement a well- sequenced curriculum. They complete regular observations and assessments to

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track children's progress. Children, in the main, remain engaged and focused during these activities and experiences. However, not all staff use spontaneous opportunities to develop children's play and extend their learning. n Staff help build on children's imaginative skills. For example, they recognise the

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28 August 2024 interest children have about dinosaurs. They ask open-ended questions to find out what children think dinosaurs like to eat. Children respond quickly and say, 'leaves'. They excitedly explore the outdoor play area and gather up the leaves. Children place the leaves in the water, mix the contents together with a spoon and then feed the pretend dinosaurs, saying 'mmm, yum'. n Staff help children to make a smooth transition to school. Links with teachers and how information is shared between the staff and teachers is effective. Staff teach children to be independent, self-assured and resilient. Children have grasped key skills and knowledge in readiness for school. However, the provider has not thought carefully enough about how to continue to deliver the curriculum at the same pace for these children until they leave. n Staff make sure children's independence skills are developing well. Older children

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are provided with opportunities for extending their self-care, such as pouring their water out of tea pots for their drinks at lunch time. Children are encouraged to manage the stairs independently. They recognise that holding onto the banisters as they use the stairs helps to keep them safe. n Staff help children understand what is expected of them and as a result, behave well. Children take turns in organised group activities and share toys during their own play. Staff regularly use positive words and phrases as they help children learn to understand and manage their own feelings in a safe way. n Staff help children build secure attachments. Babies lift up their arms to be picked up by staff they feel comfortable with. Older children seek out familiar staff and visitors to share their creations such as pretend strawberry and lemonade chocolates made from wet sand.

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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 support all staff to more consistently identify when there are opportunities to challenge and extend children's learning as they play n review and extend the delivery of the curriculum for the older children until they transition to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404939 Local authority Rutland Council Inspection number 10339699 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 85 Number of children on roll 80 Name of registered person Little Angels (Uppingham) Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01572 823680 Date of previous inspection 12 March 2024

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Information about this early years setting

Little Angels Uppingham Ltd is based in Rutland, Leicestershire. It registered in 2010. The setting employs 17 members of childcare staff. Of these, 13 hold appropriate early years qualifications above level 2, including one with Early Years Teacher Status, four with a degree in Education Studies, one with a Foundation Degree, four with a level 3 qualification, and three with a level 2 qualification. The setting opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am till 6pm. The setting provides funded 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 COVID-19 pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. 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 manager and inspector completed an evaluation of an observation of an activity together. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection. n The inspector spoke with the manager, deputy manager, the nominated individual, staff and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The manager provided the inspector with relevant documentation.

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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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