Little Grove childcare

Inspection of Little Grove childcare 26 Wrington Road, Congresbury, BRISTOL BS49 5AR

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The provider and staff spend as long as needed with families to help children settle and to gain a thorough knowledge of their individual needs. They seek extensive information on babies' routines and how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. As a result, from their first day of being without their parents, all children are happy and emotionally secure.

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The provision is good

Staff plan an ambitious curriculum for all children, helping them to develop a positive attitude to learning and become independent. For example, babies make choices, exploring resources that fascinate them. Young children find their own belongings, and staff provide just the right amount of support for children to manage their coat and shoes. Older children set the table, serve meals, pour drinks and manage their personal needs, preparing them well for school.

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The provision is good

Recent changes to the provision ensure all children, including babies, have secure, free access to the outdoors. This enables them to learn where they prefer to and be physically active. For example, babies pull themselves up to an activity tray, strengthening their legs for walking. Young children get in and out of ride-in cars and propel themselves around, developing control and coordination. Older children have extra opportunities, such as going swimming, which builds muscle development and their confidence in water, providing an important skill for life.

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need to do better?

n Leaders have a focused vision for ensuring the highest quality provision for all children and their families. Newly implemented procedures have a highly positive impact on children's experiences. Through regular observation, evaluation and mentoring by the leadership team, staff are becoming empowered to use their knowledge. They already provide consistently good-quality teaching, although they do not always make full use of children's play, to further support their mathematical development. n Staff confirm they receive dedicated support, training and opportunities to gain higher qualifications. The highly qualified and experienced provider is often in the rooms, being an excellent role model for staff to develop their own practice. Staff work well as a team, ensuring children receive good supervision, care and support for their learning and development. n Children become confident communicators. Staff consistently implement the

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need to do better?

curriculum for children's communication and language skills well. For example, they role model the effective use of language, adding vocabulary to extend children's knowledge. They give context to the meaning of words and use singing, stories and repetition so children remember more. n Children develop a good awareness of the importance of a safe and healthy

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25 September 2024 lifestyle. For example, they learn about oral hygiene through fun activities. They access tissues to wipe their nose, drink water to stay hydrated and enjoy nutritional meals. Staff sensitively support young children in making safe decisions, such as how far to climb, building their confidence to challenge themselves further. n Staff show children respect and listen and respond well to them. They are gentle and caring, so children develop positive relationships with adults and each other. Regular praise and encouragement from staff help children to feel good about their achievements and want to persevere with new skills. n Children receive good support to manage their behaviour and feelings. Staff role model with babies and help young children to find alternative resources and older children to consider how to resolve any conflict. However, on occasions, staff do not organise lunchtime effectively, and older children sit waiting too long

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need to do better?

at the tables. Staff notice that children become restless and engage them in singing, but not all children stay focused. n The provider meets regularly with senior staff and the whole team to discuss, evaluate and develop their planning. The effective use of observation and assessment means the staff quickly identify where children are not doing as well as they might and take appropriate action to help them to catch up. The provider successfully targets funding to have the greatest impact on children's development. n This highly inclusive setting keeps parents central to all decisions and ensures parents know how to support their children at home. Parents confirm that the provider goes beyond expectations to support families, particularly those who may face added challenges, to ensure children have the best outcomes.

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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 review the organisation of mealtimes for older children to further support positive behaviour n focus staff development on providing stronger support for children's understanding and use of numbers as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2795850 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 10361222 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 53 Number of children on roll 65 Name of registered person Stars childcare limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01934876674 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Grove Childcare registered 2024. It is situated in Congresbury, Bristol. The setting opens Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, all year, except for one week at Christmas and bank holidays. There are 13 members of staff, plus a cook. Of these, one holds qualified teacher status, and three staff hold early years qualifications at level 6. Three staff hold appropriate qualifications at level 3 and four at level 2. The setting provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years and for those who receive disability access funding.

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Inspection activities

n The provider and inspector carried out a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector talked to staff at convenient times and observed the quality of teaching, assessing the impact this was having on children's learning. n The provider and manager conducted a joint observation in the babies' outdoor area. n The inspector spoke with parents, read written feedback left for the inspection and spoke with children, taking account of all their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and 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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