Thurgoland Childcare

Inspection of Thurgoland Childcare The Kids Centre, Halifax Road, Thurgoland, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S35 7AL

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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 arrive happily and are greeted by enthusiastic leaders and staff, who care for children well. Staff follow children's interests and create a wide range of activities and experiences for children to enjoy. Older children enjoy baking together. Staff organise activities so that all children have an active role. Children follow the recipe cards to identify what ingredients to add to the mixture. Staff are patient, they sit or kneel at children's height so that they are available to support children. Children concentrate and staff challenge them to try new tasks, such as cracking eggs. As a result, children learn to be confident and have a go during real experiences.

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The provision is good

Staff focus the curriculum on developing key areas of children's independence, including being healthy, creative, active, exploring the world and preparing for the future. They introduce babies to creative activities so that they can develop fine motor skills, enjoy sensory experiences and get messy. For example, babies manipulate the texture of crispy cereals. Staff have high expectations of children and offer lots of opportunities to develop their independence. Younger children help to tidy up outside and learn to take off their coats and shoes. As a result, children are engaged, interested and make excellent progress.

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The provision is good

Staff develop children's literacy skills. They encourage older children to gather together on the mat to share a story. Children are excited and engaged as they vote for a favourite story. They join in with familiar words and phrases. Staff create family photobooks for children. This ignites children's interest in language, communication and oracy. Children relish opportunities to explain about their families and pets.

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need to do better?

n Staff prepare a nutritious home-cooked lunch for children each day. Children and staff sit together at the table. Babies learn to feed themselves and older children learn to serve themselves. Children serve water from the dispenser, clear their plates and older children help to wash up. Staff encourage children to talk about healthy eating and explain that vegetables are good for them. Children enjoy the buns that they have baked as part of their lunch. n Children start the day in small groups. Staff focus on musical interaction to develop children's language. Staff sit on the floor among babies and use sign language to support their communication. They sing with babies as they learn to wave and clap. However, there are some distractions during group times which, on occasions, make it more difficult for babies to settle and engage in their learning. n Staff provide time for children to spend outside each day. Children have

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need to do better?

7 October 2024 opportunities to climb, ride scooters and enjoy sensory experiences, such as sand and water. Children make regular visits to natural environments, such as the weekly 'wellie' walk. Staff encourage children to explore the natural environment and collect seasonal resources. n Younger children explore conkers and leaves. Staff encourage more reluctant children to touch and explore the textures. They encourage children to use language and introduce new vocabulary, such as 'spikey' and 'smooth'. However, on occasions, staff ask closed questions which do not allow children to extend their language and explain their understanding. n The setting is well equipped with staff carefully choose resources for children to explore. Children are engaged, playful and learning. Staff promote diversity and inclusion. For instance, they provide resources and activities for children that reflect a wide variety of cultures, ethnicities and religions.

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need to do better?

n Staff are knowledgeable about child development. They observe and identify children's interests and needs and create learning plans to support children's progress. Leaders are dedicated and work hard to constantly improve practice. They work with other professionals to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). n Leaders have developed a good relationship with the local school. Older children visit school and teachers visit the nursery so that transitions are smooth. Leaders have created the curriculum in collaboration with the local school. They sequence and adapt the curriculum for each age range of children. n Leaders share information with parents in daily conversations, newsletters, a closed social media page and at parent's evenings. Staff complete a daily diary for babies and very young children. Leaders share information about the curriculum with parents. n Parents say that children are making good progress, especially in their speech

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need to do better?

and language. They say that staff are a 'great team' and that they offer fantastic support for families. Parents appreciate the support offered to children with SEND. They say that staff help with assessments and make referrals to find more support.

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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 explore ways to enhance babies' and very young children's engagement during welcome activities, such as by reducing distractions

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should:

7 October 2024 n support staff to further extend children's understanding and thinking skills, such as by asking more effective questions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302870 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 10364057 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 35 Number of children on roll 35 Name of registered person Thurgoland Pre-School

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reference number

Telephone number 0114 2883848 Date of previous inspection 23 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Thurgoland Childcare registered in 2000 and is located in Barnsley. The nursery employs nine childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications between level 2 and level 6. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides government-funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n Leaders showed the inspector the areas used by the nursery. They explained how the provision is organised and how the curriculum is designed and implemented. n The inspector held a number of discussions with leaders and staff. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector observed interactions between children and staff. n Leaders participated in a joint observation of staff with the inspector. n The inspector observed planned activities and play, indoors and outside. n Parents spoke to the inspector during the inspection. The inspector took account of views and written feedback from parents.

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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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