Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Shropshire

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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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

Leaders, managers and staff successfully create a warm, friendly and safe environment, both indoors and outdoors, in which the focus is on children developing key skills and making memories. Staff are incredibly good role models, and they support children's good behaviour effectively. Staff teach children to share, take turns and consider the needs of others.

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The provision is good

Children who attend this setting benefit from a curriculum that is designed to provide them with rich and varied learning experiences that are new to them. Staff support children to develop the skills and confidence they will need throughout their education and into their adult lives. They regularly introduce children to unfamiliar words, often incorporating interactive activities. For instance, during a group activity, children are encouraged to discuss the animals that hibernate during the winter and those that are nocturnal, expanding their vocabulary and communication skills.

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The provision is good

Children are happy, secure and developing positive relationships. They separate from their parents with ease and quickly settle into this warm and nurturing environment. Well-thought-out teaching and interactions help to build children's resilience and confidence. All children make good progress from their individual starting points.

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need to do better?

n The curriculum for all children is ambitious and clear and builds on what children already know. Children enjoy a wide variety of activities that keep them engaged and interested in what they are learning. The environment is carefully thought out, and staff provide lots of inviting play spaces for children. Staff take account of children's individual preferences and what they need to learn next. This helps to ensure that children achieve well. n Staff use plenty of available opportunities to sit and read to children. They read with excitement and enthusiasm and pauses at key points for children to join in with repeated phrases. However, staff do not consistently encourage a deeper exploration of stories to help children further develop their early literacy skills, such as making predictions, examining illustrations and talking about characters' actions. n Parents are highly complementary about the setting and the care staff give their

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children. Staff share information with parents about their child's learning and daily experiences. They send photos home and talk to parents at drop-off and collection times. This helps to keep parents up to date about their child's learning. Parents are extremely happy with the service provided. n The manager supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities

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need to do better?

17 October 2024 (SEND) well. She responds quickly to assess any concerns she has about children's development, in order to devise support plans. The manager regularly communicates and works closely with parents and other professionals involved with children to consistently meet children's care and learning needs. All children, including those with SEND, make good progress from their starting points. Children are well prepared for their future learning. n Children thrive in their physical health as they experience plenty of fresh air and exercise in the large well-resourced garden. They engage in safe, supervised risk-taking by negotiating large, deep puddles, climbing frames and swings. They delight in petting the resident ponies and learn why they need to hold their hand flat to feed them. Staff are skilled when encouraging children to explore freely and become confident and physically strong. Children enjoy a range of healthy

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snacks and meals. n Leaders and managers provide coaching to staff while they work with children. This means that they can address and model good practice immediately, ensuring that improvements to practice are rapid. Newer and less-experienced staff develop good teaching skills quickly.

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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 improve the organisation of some group activities to support children's consistent engagement and participation more effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453798 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10361997 Type of provision Childcare on 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 18

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 21 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Julie's Family Daycare registered in 2012. It opens Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7am to 6pm. The setting employs five members of childcare staff. Of whom, one member of staff has qualified teacher status, one holds a relevant qualification at level 6 and one holds a qualification at level 3. It provides funded early education for any eligible child attending.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the 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 of an activity with a manager. n The inspector reviewed written feedback from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

17 October 2024 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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Inspection activities

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